Food safe wood treatment

[churchill]

Hello All,

I would like to know what is the safest wood treatment what I can get in stores? Also what food safe wood treats there are? I was considering to use Beeswax or Walnut oil - are they okay with smoke and high t*?

 

[cliffcarter]

Are you treating wood handles and shelves on your smoker?

 

[churchill]

I am planning to treat the whole smoke house, except inside bit.

 

[dirtsailor2003]

For treating the outside I wouldn't be super concerned. Your food isn't in direct contact. Most metal smokers and BBQ's have an exterior finished with paint.

I'd go with a good water based polyurethane if you're looking for a clear finish. For a paint grade finish use bbq paint, or high temp. That will be overkill as a wood smoke house shouldn't reach high temps anyways.  

For the interior the smoke will take care of protecting the wood.

 

[cliffcarter]

Ah... a smoke house, that is outside and exposed to the elements I assume. In that case I recommend a good quality spar varnish, it is made to stand up to the elements. 

 

[chef jimmyj]

There is no safety issue with outside finishes and the meat inside...JJ