Where do you guys find bulk wood for your smokers ? I’m in So Cal and can only seem to find just the small chunks in bags like at Home Depot or LOWES .. I really like to find some larger pieces .. any advice is greatly appreciated.. thanks guys
Do you have any orchards in the area. I get some of my apple wood from the local orchard when they prune their trees.
Chris
Here's a place that says they have " wood for smoking "Thanks guys.nobody seems to have wood for smoking like Hickory, Apple,Mesquite stuff like that. Just firewood like pine , oak , some eucalyptus and for woods for heating is all I seem to find. I guess it’s lowes or HD for now. Thanks again
Anybody still here?
When looking for wood, do I have to be concerned if it was cut with a chainsaw? Does the blade oil do anything to the wood/affect the flavor? I thought I remembered hearing something a while ago about being able to taste the oil in the meat.
True or not?
Thanks!!!!!
Most of the Federal and Minnesota State lands require veggie oil for the bar (not bear ...) lube. Plus side is you can save the chips, too.Some Chainsaws are real hogs when it comes to Bar & Chain Oil.
I recommend you drain your reservoir, and fill it with cooking oil.
Just because you can't taste it doesn't mean it's not there.
Some Parks make you do that if you cut in the Park.
Bear
I'm a charcoal and stick burner. Quality charcoal adds a great flavor and nice bark when combined with stick to add more flavor.That's what I was hoping to hear. I'm torn between a pellet smoker and a stick burner. That makes it a lot easier to find wood for the stick burner.
Thanks!