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Plum wood??

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BB1857
BB1857 Posts: 131
edited November -1 in EggHead Forum
Hey everyone. We just cut down a purple plum tree in our front yard and I am wondering how it would be for smoking. Anyone have any experience with this? Sure would make clean up a heck of a lot easier if I can use it in the Egg. Thanks.
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  • loco_engr
    loco_engr Posts: 5,765
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    Did a real quick search, this is from the first hit:

    APRICOT, PLUM, PEACH, NECTARINE - All have a flavor similar to hickory, but with a milder smoke and fruit notes, these wood are perfect with most lighter meats, such as chicken, turkey, pork and fish. The flavor of sweet woods, once cut, will dissipate and become lost over time, so older supplies may not be as effective at flavoring your meats. When dealing with plum wood, make sure that it is of the fruit bearing varieties.

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  • Capt Frank
    Capt Frank Posts: 2,578
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    Send me some! :) :P :)
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  • ranger ray
    ranger ray Posts: 812
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    i save mine for smoking pecans.... and almonds......it's very rare.... don';t waste it !.........rr
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    ranger ray Posts: 812
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    i save mine for smoking pecans.... and almonds......it's very rare.... don';t waste it !.........rr
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  • BB1857
    BB1857 Posts: 131
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    Thanks everyone for the replies. I feel even better about cutting down that crappy tree now! Love this forum! :woohoo: B)
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  • Hoss
    Hoss Posts: 14,600
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    Yep.Good stuff. ;)
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  • Hoss
    Hoss Posts: 14,600
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    I smoke pecans with pecon wood. :)
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