Red oak

[hooked on smoke]

After I got my Trailmaster LE a while back I bought 3 bags of logs from The Wood Shed in Anaheim. Alder, peach and red oak. I've burned through some of the peach, would red oak work for brisket?

 

[bmudd14474]

yes it will work. Oak doesn't give a strong flavor but its nice and I use it all the time and its a great heat source.

 

[SmokinAl]

I use it all the time too.

Red oak & hickory is what I use the most.

It's very easy to get around here.

Al

 

[dstar26t]

Red Oak works great for brisket.  Not too strong for a long cook.  I like it seasoned for at least 6 months after splitting, up to a year.  After a year, it burns up too fast and you have to feed the fire more often.  Too fresh and it smokes and doesn't get hot enough unless you build a bigger fire with more stacking.

http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/245331/classic-brisket