Freshly cut wild cherry and apple wood

[danuk]

Cut up some fresh wild cherry and apple wood today. What's the best way of drying this so that I can use it for smoking?

Is it just a case of cutting up into small chunks and leave somewhere inside for a few months to dry?

Appreciate any advice!
Thanks
Dan

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• danuk
• Jan 28, 2017

 

[ab canuck]

 What we did in the past was cut and split ours then left it out to season, I think we 6 months ish

 

[danuk]

Kinda like this? :)

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• danuk
• Jan 28, 2017

 

[gr0uch0]

Someone had suggested (once split) using a mesh bag and hanging it in a dry place--supposed to expedite the drying process since it's exposing the wood from all directions vs. stacking it.

 

[ab canuck]

That will expedite the process for sure, even in box/ tub with air flow. 

 

[joe black]

Stack it in a plastic milk crate or bread crate. This allows the air to go straight through. From the looks of a couple of those pieces, I would split them one more time.(to the size of a pop can)