Bark or no bark

[gmebey]

I have a few logs and wish to chunk them for smoking.

Is it normal to remove the bark?

 

[meateater]

If the wood wasn't sprayed with pesticides as far as known, I would leave the bark on, no problems.

 

[gmebey]

Well since I don't know the history I will start pealing bark!

 

[richoso1]

Well since I don't know the history I will start pealing bark!

Good call, no sense in putting your Q in jeopardy.

 

[erain]

i like using just the heartwood as well, i used some apple tree trimmings, small branches etc last year and with the bark they gave off excessive smoke i thought.