Anyone ever tried Ash?

[bobbydrake]

I was just given some Ash that I cn use to make some nice wood chunks. It is already dried and it smells pretty good when I cut it with my saw. Anyone ever tried smoking with it?

 

[fire it up]

Never used it but it is safe to smoke with.

Found several sites that sell or use ash wood.

"Ash, an exceptional hardwood that is a fast burner, has a light flavor which allows it to easily mix with other hardwoods."

 

[Bearcarver]

NO---NO----Don't burn your old Louisville Slugger !!!!!

Just kidding, Ash should be about like Oak. Made 3 kitchens out of Ash. Worked just like Oak, except it was a little more "stringy".

I would think it would be a pretty good wood to smoke with.


Bearcarver

 

[got14u]

My grandpa used to use ash from what I was told to smoke fish.

 

[bobbydrake]

Thanks for the info. I haven't gotten my smoker out for the season yet, but as soon as I do I will try the ash and let you all know how it goes.

 

[olecrosseyes]

Being a trim carpenter myself, I would think Ash would also be a lot like oak as well, though I have not used it as well.
Give it a go! Let us know.

 

[chevyjared]

SURE HAVE HAS A GOOD SMOKE AND A MILD FLAVOR.
i LIVE IN THE MOUNTIANS OF SOUTHERN CALI AND I OFTEN USE VELVET ASH.

 

[grizandizz]

That's good to know, I have about 100 board ft of 8/4 Ash I was looking use on something. Might as well be a brisket this weekend!

 

[rfarris150]

Just make sure you watch your temperatures. Ash burns hot, hotter than hickory. It will give you a lighter smoke taste as compared to oak.