Wood question

[garmoni]

I have a side firebox smoker and have been good success utilizing charcoal and hickory.  I'm out of hickory and want to smoke some turkey this weekend.  Is there any downside to using oak or walnut in the firebox?  

 

[roadkill cafe]

Oak is an excellent smoking wood. I prefer it to hickory. Burns hot.

Oak

The second most popular wood to use. Heavy smoke flavor. Red Oak is considered the best by many pitmasters.

Good with red meat, pork, fish and heavy game.

Walnut

Very heavy smoke flavor. Usually mixed with lighter woods like pecan or apple. Can be bitter if used alone.

Good with red meats and game.

 

[cactuskid]

Try some apple wood. It works good for turkey and chicken.

 

[trailfndr]

For poultry I find a mixture of Apple, cherry and pecan work very well.  not a heavy smoke flavor, but delicious

 

[garmoni]

What about Ash.  The only reason I ask is that I have a ton of that on hand.

 

[fishwrestler]

ASH - Fast burner, light but distinctive flavor. Good with fish and red meats.