Oak Wood

[1ray]

What is the best oak wood to cook with? I have some red oak is that good?

 

[pc farmer]

I use red and white oak. Love the oak flavor.

 

[oldschoolbbq]

Even Scrub Oak is good...

 

[b-one]

I just ordered some post oak to try out its supposed to be good.

 

[gary s]

Lots of Oak used here in East Texas

 

[kapdon]

I like a mix of mesquite and hickory but I have to admit that some good oak smoked into my brisket is mighty tasty. I have been using a lot of red oak lately, but I can't tell much difference in taste between red and white oak.

 

[bigred77]

I have heard bbq places always state what type of oak they use as if it makes a difference, but in my experience all Oak's seem to give the same flavor and burn pretty much the same

 

[gary s]

I've seen some that do and some that don't if you ask they should tell you. I know on guy (just a small BBQ place ) that only uses red oak another place uses hickory most of the franchise places use a mix of oak

Gary