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Maple OK?

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QDude
QDude Posts: 1,052
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I have quite a bit of leftover 3/4" thick maple planks from a kitchen cabinet project.  I am thinking about cutting these pieces up into small 6" long pieces by 2" wide.  Do you think this smoke would be OK for smoking pork and chicken?  Thanks for any advice you can offer.

Northern Colorado Egghead since 2012.

XL BGE and a KBQ.

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  • Black_Badger
    Black_Badger Posts: 1,182
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    Was the wood treated in any way? Vanished? Strained? Etc? If not, if it's just raw wood I'd think it should be fine...

    B_B
    Finally back in the Badger State!

    Middleton, WI
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  • td66snrf
    td66snrf Posts: 1,822
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    Maple has an extremely strong flavor. Use it sparingly. IMHO if you were to cook only with maple the food may be inedible.
    XLBGE, LBGE, MBGE, SMALL, MINI, 2 Kubs, Fire Magic Gasser
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  • QDude
    QDude Posts: 1,052
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    Black_Badger said:
    Was the wood treated in any way? Vanished? Strained? Etc? If not, if it's just raw wood I'd think it should be fine...

    B_B
    No, it is plain maple boards.

    Northern Colorado Egghead since 2012.

    XL BGE and a KBQ.

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  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831
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    My yard is full of maples. Use it all the time. I don't find it strong at all.

    I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

    Michael 
    Central Connecticut 

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  • Chubbs
    Chubbs Posts: 6,929
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    I have used maple on cheese and bacon and didnt find it strong.
    Columbia, SC --- LBGE 2011 -- MINI BGE 2013
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  • stlcharcoal
    stlcharcoal Posts: 4,684
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    Maple is AWESOME.......I use it all the time on pork butts, sometimes on Salmon.

    As long as those boards haven't been treated with anything, cut them up and enjoy!

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