Help young wood!!

[carnivor]

I had cut down a Maple tree May 2007 and cut it up into 18" logs. I want to smoke with it but it is to young. So, I split some into small pieces about 4" thick. I put them on my gas grill on low about 250 degrees. If I leave them there for several hours do you guys think it will be OK to smoke with??

 

[ajthepoolman]

There are those who say you can smoke with the green stuff but I think I would let it dry out a few months.

BTW, welcome to the forum! Swing over to the Roll Call section and introduce yourself!

 

[db bbq]

First of all...Welcome to SMF...I would let the wood dry awhile maybe a few more months or it may give the meat a bitter unpleasent smoke flavor..Im not sure if your method of drying in the grill will cure the wood so you don't get a bad flavor in the meat....Just my 2 cents...Have fun... Enjoy the smoke....DB BBQ

 

[flash]

Agree with the above. Best to let is season. But you do learn lessons from trying, so give it a shot with something cheap. In the meantime, hit the stores and pick up a bag of hickory for awhile.