I split up some cherry wood this weekend and was wondering if I need to take the bark off? Seems like I read something about that but cant find it now.
bark on wood?
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10-4, thanks. Most of it was falling off anyways.
Hey, wait a minute! You're from Michigan, not sure if I can trust you or not!
Hey, wait a minute! You're from Michigan, not sure if I can trust you or not!
I'll second what Bubba said...........although my wife is from Michigan so I might be tainted. LOL
When you are getting around to using the wood, put the pieces you are planning to use on top of the firebox as you are cooking, before you throw them in the box, give them a whack on the ground or something and quite often the bark will fall right off.
When you are getting around to using the wood, put the pieces you are planning to use on top of the firebox as you are cooking, before you throw them in the box, give them a whack on the ground or something and quite often the bark will fall right off.
wavector
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From what I've read on another forum (I'm not cheating on you....just looking....I never touched!) the only time bark is really an issue is when the trees have been sprayed with pestasides; common with fruit wood. If you're sure they haven't, or the know the wood to be well seasoned, I'd leave it on. As far as flavor goes, I've tried it with and without and can't tell a difference. I'm sure the EPA would have a more strict line than mine.
Your right Twister, remove the bark, toss the wood and just smoke the bark (a little Michigan secret)...........lol
greazy
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