can i use ebony for smoking?

[jakeseddon]

can i use any hardwood for smoking as my brother makes snooker cues and has alot of mixed hardwood shavings such as ebony, ash, tulipwood etc.all the wood is seasoned and untreated.

 

[rivet]

I wouldn't think so as it has a unique and pungent odor. Now if you have shavings, burn them and see if you like them. I have never heard of anyone ever using ebony to cook or smoke food with.

 

[lcruzen]

Jet works better.

 

[bigsteve]

As stated, burn some and see if it smells okay. If so, you may want to start with something small, like a hamburger to see how it tastes.

If you do try it, please let us know how it goes.

 

[bigsteve]

I just did a google search. Couldn't find any links about cooking with Ebony. Either it's a poor choice, or no one else has tried it..........

 

[jakeseddon]

thanks for the advice, i will try a small bit and post my results.

 

[jakeseddon]

i think its its not used because of the price, so a bit of me hopes its not great cause itll cost me a fortune!

 

[bigsteve]

See, this is where you share your smoked food with your brother, to get free or cheap wood.

Unless of course you're not a good cook, then all bets are off.