Smooth vs Shag bark Hickory. Any Difference?

jaysun

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Jul 18, 2008

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Plymouth, Wisconsin

• Jul 23, 2008

• #1

I have a bunch of shag bark hickory that I would like to smoke with but all of the hickory I've ever purchased has been smooth bark. Is there any difference between the two? Also, should I be removing the bark on these chunks or is it OK to leave it on?

 

yankeerob

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Jun 9, 2008

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Colchester, VT

• Jul 23, 2008

• #2

it has a different flavor. If you can remove it do so.

-rob

 

bbq bubba

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Feb 12, 2007

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new baltimore, mi

• Jul 23, 2008

• #3

Shagbark is absolutely the best hickory you can get for smoking.Nice score!
If the bark falls off, fine, but don't go out of your way to remove it.

 

moltenone

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Jan 27, 2007

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the"ville" ky

• Jul 23, 2008

• #4

shag bark will smoke just fine,i use it.


mark

p.s. bark included.

 

smoke freak

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Jul 14, 2007

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Kansas

• Jul 23, 2008

• #5

After seasoning for 6-8 months the shag bark will fall off when you split it.
The other doesnt seem to do that for me.

 

travcoman45

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A Holler in North Iowa

• Jul 23, 2008

• #6

I've got shagbark round here, talked with the state forester, it works as good as the smooth bark hick, his words, I used it with the bark an like it just fine. Yall can try it both ways an see which ya prefer.

 

jaysun

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Jul 18, 2008

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Plymouth, Wisconsin

• Jul 24, 2008

• #7

Thanks all! I have a friend that's in the tree trimming/removal field so I get my pick of all the hardwood he chops down. Got a pretty good supply of cherry, apple, and hickory right now, but I guess I need to let it sit for a while before using it.