Wood?

[Mike M.]

There was a post some time back that said not to use wild cherry wood. I have been give a whole truck load of wild cherry wood to burn in my wood burner. Does wild cherry wood have to strong a smoke for smoking purposes. Thanks for the info.

 

[Jim Minion]

I know of a number of good competition teams that have or are using wild cherry with great results.
Letting the wood age for at least 6 mos from the time is cut is a good idea. The amount of wood and the condition of the wood is important. Wood that has rot or fungus should be kept out of the cooker.
Jim

 

[Mike M.]

Thanks This wood was cut down about 6mo. ago because it was dead. It just seemed like a waste to just burn it up. Might have to try a mix of the wild cherry and hickory on some ribs and chickens this week end.