In the past, I've always purchased hickory wood in big bags and stored it outside in a plastic storage bin (and still in the bag).
Last summer, for the first time, I got some fresh maple wood. I cut it into chunks and let it sit outside to dry in the sun for a month or so. Then, to store it, I put it all in a plastic bin and left it outside.
I did't get to do any smoking this winter (sorry
)...but just yesterday I opened up the bin to find the wood discolored, moldy (the white AND the green) and littered with small bugs. Lots of condensation in the bin as well.
I have access to some fresh apple wood and don't want to make the same mistakes. Where did I go wrong? What is the best way to store the wood?
Thanks ... this my first post here, by the way!
-BRIAN
Last summer, for the first time, I got some fresh maple wood. I cut it into chunks and let it sit outside to dry in the sun for a month or so. Then, to store it, I put it all in a plastic bin and left it outside.
I did't get to do any smoking this winter (sorry
I have access to some fresh apple wood and don't want to make the same mistakes. Where did I go wrong? What is the best way to store the wood?
Thanks ... this my first post here, by the way!
-BRIAN