bitternut hickory questions

grease · Apr 2, 2014

i just received some bitternut hickory for my smokers, i have not used this type of wood yet and have a few questions in regards to the wood. i know that it is a good wood to use but some of the logs i have look to have some moldy looking stuff on the outside of it along with moss. is this OK to use? do i need to get rid of the bark? anyone that can assist me with these questions would be great!!! thanks!!!!!

diggingdogfarm · Apr 2, 2014

@grease

Is it lichens rather than mold?
Do you have pics?

Regardless, in my opinion, it's best to remove the bark.

smoking b · Apr 2, 2014

I agree with Martin ^^^ get rid of the bark

& yes post some pics so we can see for sure what you have.

grease · Apr 5, 2014

grease said:
i just received some bitternut hickory for my smokers, i have not used this type of wood yet and have a few questions in regards to the wood. i know that it is a good wood to use but some of the logs i have look to have some moldy looking stuff on the outside of it along with moss. is this OK to use? do i need to get rid of the bark? anyone that can assist me with these questions would be great!!! thanks!!!!!

diggingdogfarm · Apr 5, 2014

@grease,
Yeah, It's mostly lichens with a bit of algae and moss.

~Martin

grease · Apr 5, 2014

SO SHOULD I NOT USE THE BARK?

diggingdogfarm · Apr 5, 2014

As I said above, I'd remove the bark...it can give off-flavors.

grease · Apr 6, 2014

thanks!!!!

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