Cherry Fruit Tree wood for smoking.

[ribrat]

I have friends that will be removing there Cherry fruit tree orchard in the spring due to it being unprofitable. my question is. Is the wood from a cherry fruit tree safe for smoking use. or is it mostly cherry wood hardwood is used?

 

[venture]

Grab it!

Season it!

Enjoy it!

Good luck and good smoking.

 

[flash]

Our black cherry in Florida is a huge tree, probably not the same as the one you are speaking of. It is one of my main woods to use when smoking. I like to mix it with oak and pecan.

 

[mdboatbum]

I'd think it would be good stuff. I've used fallen branches from ornamental cherry trees here in DC and gotten great flavor and color.

 

[ak1]

Don't even think about it. Go get that Cherry!!!! It's great smoking wood.

 

[jaybaks]

I use a lot of cherry, pear, and apple wood.  Get all that you can.  It is a great wood

 

[colt black]

I use cherry then finish the last few hours with pecan. Time depends on what im smoking. Tastes great.

 

[bear55]

Cherry=Outstanding

 

[specificimpulse]

Cherry is my favorite wood for poultry and ribs. Can't go wrong with that.