I have cuts and off fall oak , cherry , maple and others in 30 gallon totes in my shop .Can oak lumber (like Home Depot stuff) be used for smoking meat?
I was wondering if you had access to cuts or if you wanted to go buy lengths of oak .OK, thanks for the info. I ask because Oak is less common out here in the Pacific NW than Alder, Cherry & Apple. I'm looking for a good wood for smoking some Lockhart-style sausage.
Just for flavor. I've done some searching, and a nearby ACE Hardware has bagged post oak chunks, so I'll run down there tomorrow. I'm trying to keep this batch close to the Lockhart stuff as far as wood goes.A lot would also depend on if you are using it just as flavor wood or actual fuel. Splits (even what they sell at Lowe's or HD) will be bigger pieces than that milled for lumber.
That's what you want . Ace has a great outdoor cooking section . That's probably B&B brand .ACE Hardware has bagged post oak chunks,
ACE can order in, at no shipping cost to you, bagged B+B post oak splits.Just for flavor. I've done some searching, and a nearby ACE Hardware has bagged post oak chunks, so I'll run down there tomorrow. I'm trying to keep this batch close to the Lockhart stuff as far as wood goes.
I’ve been in that store many times. Nice folks there. I actually bought my Yoder 640 from them.It can be pricey, but Fruita Wood, https://fruitawoodchunks.com sells/ships many kinds of smoking wood. I have not purchased from them, but have heard good things.
I have ordered from them before when I wanted to try peach wood. Ended up getting a box of chunks. It was a little spendy at the time but not too bad. I was very satisfied with the product.It can be pricey, but Fruita Wood, https://fruitawoodchunks.com sells/ships many kinds of smoking wood. I have not purchased from them, but have heard good things.