How long a season

[tbakko]

How long does Pear wood need to season before it should be used in a smoke? I was just given some fresh cut pear wood today & was wondering if it was ok to use for mixing with my seasoned birch for smoking my turkey & ham for Thanksgiving.

 

[eman]

For wood to properly season it mneeds around 6 months of air drying.

 I have seen post where folks have used green wood for cooking / smoking.

You would just have to be SURE that you have good  air circulation so that the smoke is not staying in the smoker to long

 

[mballi3011]

I'm with Bob on this one and say about 6 monthes or so. If you keep an eye on the ends of the your chunks of pear and when they start to crack that is a good way to check if it ready.