Reusing wood?

[nomorecoop]

I typically use wood chunks in my smoker. On a short smoke, such as country style ribs, I have a significant part of the chunk remaining.

Can you reuse the unused wood?

Thanks!!!!!

 

[richtee]

Sure! Bet you get the thinnest blue ya ever seen with it too :{)

 

[crewdawg52]

Gots to agree w/ Mr Richtee. I do it all the time. After the smoke, use some tongs to get the chunk out and up it in some water to kill the embers. Let it dry out, then reuse.

 

[domn8_ion]

Worse situation is that you have homemade lump coal.

 

[crewdawg52]

Excellent point!

And you still get the "flavor" of the wood.

 

[travcoman45]

Shouldn't hurt a thing! Just did a good preburn is all!

 

[kookie]

I always reuse my coals of wood all the time...............nice thin blue smoke............

 

[master_dman]

Yep.

I use fireplace tongs.. dip it into a bucket of water, and save it for later.

 

[navionjim]

TH<:
I just know I'm going to regret this, but I have to ask, what is a "Homer Bucket"?
Jimbo

 

[nomorecoop]

Homer Bucket = Home Depot 5 gallon bucket