Finding Wood in SW Florida

[tekjr1]

Greeting to all,

I live in Ft Myers, FL and have a Klose pit with 20x20 offset firebox. I usually burn lump charcoal/split logs. I have been buying the logs from my local Publix but they get expensive quick. I was hoping someone on the forum lives in my part of the country and could offer advice on sources for wood and lump charcoal. Thanks in advance.

Tom

 

[naplesroo]

Tom, Welcome to the forum. I live in Naples and am new to this site also. I have learned a lot from this site. Sorry I can't help you on wood. I use a Big Green Egg ceramic grill/smoker for smoking and it uses very little lump charcoal or wood for a long smoke. There are other Floridians on this site so hopefully they will have some insight for you.

All the best and good smokin :)

 

[naplesroo]

Tom, As I was driving today...all day...and had maybe a lightbulb moment :idea: . Anyway, have you thought about going by a Carabbas or Sonny's BBQ or any other local eating joint that uses wood in abundance in their cooking. Maybe they can turn you on to a local source or even better line them up to supply you with some. If you pursue let me know if it works out.

Good Smokin

 

[tekjr1]

Thanks, I will go by Sonnys and ask where they get their wood. I think there is a possibility it could be local. I don't think they like to pay shipping either.

Thanks again,

 

[gunslinger]

I have been searching high and low for a post that came from SoFlaQer about where he collects wood and can't find it. Seems it was something that washed up on the beach? I don't know. PM him, maybe he can help.

 

[ultramag]

SoFlaQuer had posted before about wood being abundant after the hurricanes were so bad last season. Like Gunny said, send SoFlaQuer a PM. If he can help I'm sure he will. If he can't no harm done. Good Luck on the hunt!

 

[crawdaddy]

Sorry this isn't an answer (espicially from NW Florida) but just be glad you have some place to use actual wood....my firebox seems to only accept twigs its so small.....

 

[gunslinger]

If it does what it's supposed to do, that's all that matters.

 

[naplesroo]

Hey tedjr1, any luck on finding the wood in SW FL :?: Have you had a chance to make it by Sonny's yet? BTW, I stopped by a Sonny's this week in north Florida while travelling. I now realize while I haven't been there in years. I got some spareribs and they were terrible!! :shock: Tough, no flavor and had to rely on sauce to give em anything. Now I know why we do our own smokin, because it is Goooooood :!:

Good hunting for wood and good smokin :D

 

[tekjr1]

No, haven't been to Sonnys or Carrabas yet. Busy at work. I'm still keeping my eyes open though.

Thanks,

 

[squeezy]

Have you considered converting to propane? I did and use a lot less wood this way. You can look at the custom conversions at:
http://www.gassmoker.com/
Let me know what you think.

Squeezy