Oak or Red Oak

[beer and ribs]

Has anybody smoked any meat using red oak?I have used oak but never red oak.,i was just wanted to now if red oak gave  meat a good smoke flavor?

 

[ecto1]

Red Oak is a great smoking wood.

 

[graystratcat]

X2 on the red oak.  Great smoking wood especially for beef.

 

[cliffcarter]

Which red oak are you asking about? There are 3 different oaks that go by that name- Northern Red Oak, Southern Red Oak and the red oak used in Santa Maria style BBQ whose proper name is Coast Live Oak.

I will not use Northern Red Oak for anything but grilling but others do, just make certain that it is well seasoned, if not it gives off a nasty odor when burned.

 

[venture]

As previously stated, if you are looking for that Santa Maria flavor on a tri tip?

What they call red oak is different from other parts of the country.

Having said that, I have had good luck with oak, pecan, and the old standby hickory for tri tips.

Good luck and good smoking.