Oak wood

[Ryan P.K.]

Fellow smokers, do you think you could use this wood for smoking?

http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ank/for/5027762170.html

 

[JamieLamb]

Sounds like the most expensive way to smoke with oak possible.

 

[ChuckO]

Long as that wood isn't chemically treated, it would be fine.

 

[Shawn Gardner]

If you are buying this lumber to build something and want to use the left over scraps it would work fine. It might be a bit dry though so could cook a bit hot and fast on you. Lots of places here in the Twin Cities sell oak smoke would though for a lot cheaper.

 

[JRAiona]

Not the most cost effective source.

 

[James Lake]

I agree, as long as the wood has not been treated it's good to go. I use oak wine barrels for a lot of cooks.

 

[Matt Rector]

There are cheaper options available.

 

[Jerry N.]

Besides the cost, do you really want Oak? I much prefer hickory and fruit woods (apple, cherry . . .). If you're looking for something on that end of the spectrum, you might want to try pecan.