oak wood differences in smoking fuel

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bayourouge

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Jul 8, 2015
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I have heard that in Texas post oak is "The Wood" of choice. I am in Louisiana and post oak is not available locally. Is our live oak and/or other oaks acceptable smoking woods in an offset smoker?

Does anyone know the advantages of various oak species?

Can you use other oaks by mixing or supplementing with other woods?

Any oaks that should be avoided?
 
They are all in the same family. I have red and white oak here. Both great for smoking
 
I was always told red had more BTU's, but checking the charts, it's white, post then red, who'd have thunk it?
Either way, Oak is a good, long burning wood that imparts a nice flavor. I honestly haven't noticed much flavor when smoking with it. But when I throw on a few chunks grilling good steaks, man is the flavor there!
 
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