Toggle sidebar

Recent content by g8ersrule

  • Some of the links on this forum allow SMF, at no cost to you, to earn a small commission when you click through and make a purchase. Let me know if you have any questions about this.
  1. g8ersrule

    Smoking with Mimosa wood (Silk Tree)?

    I guess the only way to know is to give it a try.  I have a very large mimosa tree, about 25 ft high with a 18" trunk, in my yard that dropped a limb about eight months ago so it is nice and seasoned and ready for the smoker.   I am having a St. Patrick's Day party at my house this weekend so I...
  2. g8ersrule

    Smoking with Mimosa wood (Silk Tree)?

    Here is the link that shows what family the tree belongs to.  It's from the USDA Forest Service. http://www.na.fs.fed.us/fhp/invasive_plants/weeds/silk-tree-mimosa_.pdf Here is the link that references the acacia family of trees. http://www.eaglequest.com/~bbq/faq2/8.html Here is the link...
  3. g8ersrule

    Smoking with Mimosa wood (Silk Tree)?

    I am in Florida and they are everywhere here too.  They are an invasive species that I am clearing from my property I just bought but I figure why waste a good thing.  If they are indeed similar to mesquite but milder I would think they would be great for smoking.
  4. g8ersrule

    Smoking with Mimosa wood (Silk Tree)?

  5. g8ersrule

    Smoking with Mimosa wood (Silk Tree)?

    I wanted to add that the flowers of the mimosa tree are edible and are often used in salads.  Not sure if that matters but wanted to provide all the info I have :)
  6. g8ersrule

    Smoking with Mimosa wood (Silk Tree)?

    Hi.  I am new to the site and somewhat new to smoking food as well.  Let me start by saying how great this site has been as both a learning tool and entertainment.  You guys are great and I appreciate how open you all are to sharing your ideas, tips and tricks. I have searched the site and was...
See more
Top Bottom
Back
Clicky