Mountain ash (a.k.a rowan) as a smoke wood?

[Mark R-S]

Mountain ash is a very common tree where I am, and I wondered if it would be a good smoke wood. Despite the name, it isn't related to ash. I wondered if anybody has tried using it? If not I may try burning a bit to see how it smells.

-Mark.

 

[Wolgast]

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Well look at this: http://www.bbq-brethren.com/fo...p=492877&postcount=2

Bless

 

[Wolgast]

Oh the "Ash" is not the same i guess

 

[Mark R-S]

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Yep, they are different - Ash is a well known smoke wood, but I haven't seen any discussion on mountain ash before.

I guess mountain ash is common in your neck of the woods as well, Wolgast, so it would be good to know if it's useable.

-Mark.

 

[TravisH]

General Rule of Thumb - If it's an evergreen and stays green year-round, especially in cold climates, don't use it for cooking.

I don't find any reference saying that Rowan is an everygreen.

The only reference I find about using Rowan for smoking food is at - Woodlandantics Blog: Shavings - what are yours worth?
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I would not go by just "smell". Pine doesn't smell 'bad' when it burns but the chemicals in its smoke are poisonous.

 

[Mark R-S]

Interesting article. Rowan is deciduous, so it might be ok as a smoke wood.

-Mark.