Allergic to hickory

[fitzdawg79]

So the last two times I've smoked my forearms have broken out in a rash, and had me really scratching my head (no pun intended). I've known for years that I have a really strong allergic reaction to pecan pollen and sap, but didn't know until tonight that pecan and hickory are actually very closely related. I guess I'll be looking for other wood blends for smoking from now on.

 

[rdknb]

Well that is a bummer

 

[desertlites]

yes pecan and hickory are in the same family-we often mix in the cabinet buss. so sorry to hear-I love useing hickory alot.maybe try oak.

 

[pit 4 brains]

Try long-sleeved shirts and gloves.. Bummer

 

[fitzdawg79]

I might just try some cheap kitchen gloves too. Of course as GI Joe taught me when I was little, knowing is half the battle.

 

[davidmcg]

Apple, cherry, mesquite are three favorites. The wife doesn't like hickory and we don't use pecan that often.