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Is wood from a water oak suitable for use as smoker fuel?
Posted on 8/27/21 at 8:37 am
Posted on 8/27/21 at 8:37 am
If this storm dumps some of the water oaks on my property, can I keep the wood and use it in my smoker?
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Posted on 8/27/21 at 8:39 am to Grillades
You'd want to dry them out a good bit first. If they are too wet they'll produce nasty smoke
Posted on 8/27/21 at 8:40 am to Grillades
I would not, water oak is good for outdoor fires at the deer camp or in the fire pit in the back yard.
Posted on 8/27/21 at 8:44 am to Grillades
A general rule is if it's a plentiful type of tree and not already used for smoking foods, it probably isn't a good choice. People have likely already tried it with not good results.
Posted on 8/27/21 at 8:46 am to The Spleen
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A general rule is if it's a plentiful type of tree and not already used for smoking foods
Water Oak is fine for smoking as long as you let it dry out. It's just not used as often because it's more difficult to harvest and has a higher moisture content.
This post was edited on 8/27/21 at 8:48 am
Posted on 8/27/21 at 8:51 am to The Spleen
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general rule is if it's a plentiful type of tree and not already used for smoking foods, it probably isn't a good choice. People have likely already tried it with not good results.
Lmao. Water Oak is a red oak and damn fine for smoking. As mentioned it just needs to properly dry/season.
Posted on 8/27/21 at 8:57 am to Grillades
Should let it season for at least a year after it comes down and you chop it up. Then you'll be good to go.
Posted on 8/27/21 at 9:01 am to Grillades
Any fruit or nut bearing tree works, including water oak. Some people do use green oak which pushes things more in a mesquite direction. I've had this in north MS, not bad at all.
Posted on 8/27/21 at 9:06 am to xXLSUXx
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Should let it season for at least a year after it comes down and you chop it up. Then you'll be good to go.
Yep. I 've used oak before after a large limb fell on my back yard. Cut it into manageable length, let it dry maybe 6 weeks, then split it and stack it up to fully dry. From there I usually cut it into 4 inch chunks for smoking.
Posted on 8/27/21 at 9:12 am to TU Rob
Thanks for all of your replies. I will probably have smoking wood for decades to come. Stay safe, everyone.
Posted on 8/27/21 at 9:37 am to LSUballs
I am just proud no one said pin oak yet.
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