Twigs

dc_x

Newbie

Original poster

Apr 7, 2008

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• Mar 24, 2009

• #1

I have an apple tree and spent the weekend clearing a bunch of twigs that fell off it. The twigs are about the thickness of my pinky.

My question is can I use twigs in my electric smoker? I have only used commerically sold wood chips in the past.

If so, what should I do to prepare the twigs (besides letting them dry out)? Do I need to shave the bark off?

 

scubadoo97

Smoking Fanatic

Sep 28, 2008

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Florida

• Mar 24, 2009

• #2

I've used twigs of cuttings from my grapefruit tree. No problems in the smoker as long as they are dry. I would leave the bark on

 

uncle_lar

Smoking Fanatic

OTBS Member

Feb 4, 2009

903

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Hennepin, Illinois

• Mar 24, 2009

• #3

use em! came from the apple tree, its apple wood!

 

tntxajun

Smoke Blower

Feb 11, 2009

101

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Tennessee

• Mar 24, 2009

• #4

I use a fistful of the smaller twigs like chips and/or mix 'em with the
larger chunks for some flavorful combos for smoking or grilling. The
smallest pieces I let dry out for about 3-4 months and use 'em semi-green.
The larger they are the longer the drying time. I use bark and all. Fantastic
for fish and poultry and mixed with maple makes a smooth smoke flavor.
I mix with hickory or mesquite for pork.

Jack~

 

travcoman45

Master of the Pit

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Jan 19, 2008

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A Holler in North Iowa

• Mar 28, 2009

• #5

I got a gas powered chipper that I run everthin smaller then 1 1/2 inchs through. But ifin ya ain't got one a them, just chop em up with a hatchet an let em dry good. Great fer them low temp smokes er any other one ta boot.