crabapple wood for smoking

mudduck

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Original poster

Dec 28, 2009

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nettleton ms.

• May 1, 2010

• #1

has anyone ever used crabapple to smoke with.
it said crabapple is similiar to apple
does anyone know if you can tell the difference beteen them in smell or taste or should i try to just get apple wood?

 

smokin' dick

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Jun 25, 2008

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N. Andover, MA

• May 1, 2010

• #2

"You say Apple and I say Crab Apple"
Sung to the old tune about tomato's and tomahtoes.

One and the same in my book.

 

smokingd

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Apr 2, 2009

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Vegreville, AB, Canada

• May 1, 2010

• #3

I use alot of crab apple and I really can't tell the dif. An apple is an apple.

 

rbranstner

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Oct 18, 2007

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West Fargo, ND / Northern MN

• May 1, 2010

• #4

Yep I have used crab apple before. It works just fine.

 

Bearcarver

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Sep 12, 2009

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Macungie, PA

• May 1, 2010

• #5

Yup----The wood is good, but don't eat the fruit!

BC

 

bustintires

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Dec 31, 2009

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Mckenna, WA

• May 1, 2010

• #6

crabapple is great when mixed with alder, it is one of my staples.