Persimmon Wood for Smoking?

[txflyguy]

Had to cut down one persimmon tree. Lots of good wood, don’t want to waste it.

Can this be used for smoking?

 

[mike243]

Everything I have seen sez yes, it bears fruit so I aint afraid of it, I would let dry good though. 6-8 months of dry storage

 

[Blues1]

That's a hard wood to split. I agree, let it dry really good before splitting

 

[gary s]

I would use a little and see if you like it.

Gary

 

[HalfSmoked]

Yup it should be fine if you like the flavor. Splitting while green will be easier than when dry. Just my $.02.

Warren

 

[73saint]

Just seeing this. I’ve used it for years, our deer camp is loaded with persimmon. Matter of fact I even have a thread on here for persimmon smoked chicken. I like it just fine, still have a little bit left matter of fact.

 

[sawhorseray]

That's what they used to make drivers and fairway woods from back in the days I began swinging a golf club, it's a real hard wood (no pun intended). I'd try it out once dried. RAY

 

[txflyguy]

Great! Thanks for the info.

 

[Moonshinedave]

I've used it a couple times, produces a mild smoke IMO. Says it's good for chicken and fish, although I think I used mine on pork.