American Elm wood

I looked for a while and didn't see anyone talking about using Elm for smoking meats. You might try looking through the Google Search for more information.

 

Hey Brian,
Great question. I'm still looking but I have not yet found anything about elm. Fact is that I have a load of it my self from a tree that I had to take down. I've used it in the fireplace (last year) and of course, all was well. I just don't know why it did not occur to me to use it with smoking meat. If I find something I'll definitely let you know.

Bill

 

Well, guys, here's my two cents worth. And not necessarily from the point of a smoker. Elm is an exceptionally dense wood and has a very high moisture content. Even though the wood may appear to be fairly dry the very close capillary system of the wood holds moisture in. The surface may appear to be dry but the interior is not.
I have been looking into every source I can find and have come to the conclusion that there are no references to using elm in smoking because it just isn't.
Some possible reasons would be its much higher ignition point which might not encourage smoke, the fact that it is an ornery wood to deal with, hell on a chainsaw and miserable to split.
I heat my place with wood and pass on free elm for those very reasons. I have tried elm in the past for heat and it is just not worth the effort.
In my job I remove fallen trees from the roads. When we get a batch of elm we just dump it. Even the state prison, which heats with wood, does not want it.
While I really have not totally addressed the subject of smoking I hope I have provided a bit of insight into the use of elm.
Monty

 

yo, 8)
if the i wanna try it bug is still with you.
try the elm with cheapo chichen leg quarters.

about one week a month they are
29 cents a lb.
in frozen ten lb bags.
at a local super markets.

the bad point here is its in stock only.
if you want a bag of them you better go mon-wed.

 

Just an added note to the elm thingy. In some areas, due to the Dutch Elm Disease, it is actually illegal to store or to transport the downed trees to any location other than a chipping facility for incineration. That would really put a damper on commercial profitability. So I guess the best way to get rid of elm is to burn it hot.
As for walnut I cannot add any info. Have not dealt with it except to appreciate its beauty on a few of my finer firearms.
Best of luck, all!
Monty

 

Brian,I have seen in several different publications that Elm is not sutiable for use as a smoking wood.I have not seen a reason it should not be used,only that it should not be used.

 

Thanks for the file, Dave! What a lot of info in such a small piece. Been sort of piddling around a good part of the day trying to come up with more info and found none. Hats off to ya!
Monty

 

Brian,I just found another link about not using Elm.It claims that Elm,when burned puts off a toxin that is harmfull.For some reason I could not post the link here but that is the reason it gave.

 

Go here for info about Elm.http://www.ltbx.com/jamestown/read/p.../2003-06-16.01

 

Dacdots,
Great job!! I went to the site that you mentioned and thought it to be so good that I printed the sheet on woods and will post it in my Q book. Thanks for the research and hopefully nobody will be using elm for smoking.

Bill

 

Well, Brian, I learned that lesson many years ago when my father accepted a great deal of "free" wood. We heated our home with wood then. Of course you know who was reasponsible for firewood.
Darned near got whupped for slacking because I was not getting through the pile. Told Dad if he could do better I would accept punishment. If not I needed ten bucks for the weekend.
I got the ten bucks which was a small fortune then. Good luck with your elm and keep the saw sharp!
Monty

 

i have uest rock elm for smocking it gives the same flavor as oak but more mellow

 

I have never used Elm for smoking, see:

http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/50439/woods-for-smoking

You could always try it.

I sometimes just go by the wisdom of those who went before me?

Good luck and good smoking.

 

I was browsing the interwebs and came across this on the Green Mountain grills page.  Their "Premium Texas Blend" pellets contain elm.

https://greenmountaingrills.com/products/pellets/premium-texas-blend/

This aromatic blend of black oak, hickory, elm, and a hint of mesquite to offer a consistent flavorful smoke throughout the cook.