Wood for Smoking

[raypeel]

I was at Wally World about a week ago and saw bags of chopped up JD wiskey barrels (made of Oak). Has anyone used any of this or have an opinion of good or bad?

 

[fatback joe]

Never used them personally, but they are ok from what I have heard.........nothing terribly special, but alright.

 

[vlap]

I gave them a shot and it was interesting. I wouldn't pay more for them but the scent is interesting. You can smell the whiskey in them and during the smoke.

 

[phil s]

I have never used them for smoking, but I have used them for grilling steaks.

They make an EXCELLENT bourban steak!

I usually let the steaks soak in a good bourbon for 20 minutes or so first too.