Oak wood ???

[tjoff]

I live in Sacramento CA. I have a friend that has some property in the Sierra that has some Black Oak trees on it. He wants to take a few out. has anyone somked with Black Oak and if so is there much difference that White or Red oak. I buy white oak online from New York and have it shipped to me, but thought if Black Oak is just as good the wood is free, I would give it a try.

 

[rickw]

Never used it but I have read that all oak is great for smoking. My main wood is red oak. I'd grab all I could if I were in the same spot.

 

[meat hunter]

Should be no problem there as it is a hardwood. The wood from this tree is often sold under the name of red oak, and I use red oak every now and then and its great. You get if for free, I'd get all you can.

 

[mballi3011]

I would definatly get all I could get my hands on. I would think oak is oak and that it will be just fine. That my pennies.

 

[bbqhead]

I would get it oak is a good heat source and good flavor.

 

[treegje]

go for it