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Oak smoking wood

MOvikingsfan
MOvikingsfan Posts: 80
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Didn't want to hijack one of the brisket threads. For you guys that like oak wood for briskets, Do you like the Jack Daniel's oak chips

or just regular oak.

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  • The Cen-Tex Smoker
    The Cen-Tex Smoker Posts: 23,132
    I use regular but the JD chips are good for all kinds of things. Can't hurt to have both


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  • chris123stock
    chris123stock Posts: 664
    I use regular the JD gets me all jacked up and I dress my egg. Na not really I just perfer the regular oak. I do dress my egg tho.
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  • billyray
    billyray Posts: 1,276
    If you can get red oak, try it with beef, it's outstanding.
    Felton, Ca. 2-LBGE, 1-Small, PBC, PK360, Genesis Summit, Camp Chef Flattop, Smokefire 24, Traeger Pro Series 22 Pellet with a Smoke Daddy insert, Gateway 55 Gal. drum, SNS Kettle w/acc.
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  • MOvikingsfan
    MOvikingsfan Posts: 80
    I guess I just need to look around a little more for a regular/red oak. I use the JD chips all the time since they are readily available around here. I just wasn't sure if there was a noticable difference. Love the way the JD chips smell tho!!
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  • Z_Eggineer
    Z_Eggineer Posts: 576

    We LOVE the JD wood

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  • The Cen-Tex Smoker
    The Cen-Tex Smoker Posts: 23,132
    we use post oak down here for BBQ which is in the white oak family. Red oak is awesome too and legendary for the Santa Maria Tri-Tip flavor that is so popular in CA. Get both if you can. 
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  • Springram
    Springram Posts: 430
    The Cen-Tex Smoker said:
    we use post oak down here for BBQ which is in the white oak family. Red oak is awesome too and legendary for the Santa Maria Tri-Tip flavor that is so popular in CA. Get both if you can. 
    Where have you found the red oak in Texas?  I use Post Oak for brisket but i would like to try Red Oak for things like Tri-Tip,etc.

    Springram
    LBGE and Mini
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  • MOvikingsfan
    MOvikingsfan Posts: 80

    OK ...I'm feelin pretty dumb. I said "I need to look around a little more for regular oak" when I have two of the biggest oak trees I have ever seen right in my front yard. Not sure what kind they are but my whole front yard gets covered with acorns. If I cut some up do I need to let it cure/dry first or burn it right away? 

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  • nolaegghead
    nolaegghead Posts: 42,109
    You can burn it right away.
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  • The Cen-Tex Smoker
    The Cen-Tex Smoker Posts: 23,132
    Springram said:
    The Cen-Tex Smoker said:
    we use post oak down here for BBQ which is in the white oak family. Red oak is awesome too and legendary for the Santa Maria Tri-Tip flavor that is so popular in CA. Get both if you can. 
    Where have you found the red oak in Texas?  I use Post Oak for brisket but i would like to try Red Oak for things like Tri-Tip,etc.

    Springram
    I haven't looked for it. I only use post oak at home. I'm out in CA a lot and they use red oak for everything beef. It's great. has more of a bite than white oak but I like it.


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  • Springram
    Springram Posts: 430
    Thanks, Cen-Tex. I have a supply of really nice and large post oak chunks. I will be content with such. Using post oak in the past, my Tri-Tips have been fine.

    Springram
    LBGE and Mini
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  • billyray
    billyray Posts: 1,276

    These guys do a great job.

    http://www.fruitawoodchunks.com/redoak.html

    Felton, Ca. 2-LBGE, 1-Small, PBC, PK360, Genesis Summit, Camp Chef Flattop, Smokefire 24, Traeger Pro Series 22 Pellet with a Smoke Daddy insert, Gateway 55 Gal. drum, SNS Kettle w/acc.
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  • hornhonk
    hornhonk Posts: 3,841
    Springram, I can get red oak for you. Let me know how to contact you.

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  • The Cen-Tex Smoker
    The Cen-Tex Smoker Posts: 23,132
    Springram said:
    Thanks, Cen-Tex. I have a supply of really nice and large post oak chunks. I will be content with such. Using post oak in the past, my Tri-Tips have been fine.

    Springram

    Same. It's so easy to get I really don't press to find the red. But now that Billy Ray brought it up.................guess it's time to call Fruita....again :)


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  • nolaegghead
    nolaegghead Posts: 42,109
    It's easy.  Put chainsaw in truck.  Drive to green area.  Identify and "prune" red oak.  Drive back.  Tri-tip.

    BTW - @hornhonk - got the Death Wish Coffee...good stuff - I think my co-workers and I won't be sleeping for a few days - thanks brothah!

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  • FanOfFanboys
    FanOfFanboys Posts: 2,615
    I love the JD chips. My absolute favorite.
    Slightly off topic: anyone know if wood from a Bradford pear tree be any good? HOA is cutting like 50 of them down this week.
    Boom
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  • Botch
    Botch Posts: 16,200
    MOvikingsfan said:

    OK ...I'm feelin pretty dumb. I said "I need to look around a little more for regular oak" when I have two of the biggest oak trees I have ever seen right in my front yard. Not sure what kind they are but my whole front yard gets covered with acorns.

    Wonder what acorn smoke would taste like?   :|
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  • Charlie tuna
    Charlie tuna Posts: 2,191
    They say any fruit wood is good for smoking.  I have ten acres of oaks, different varieties, but the resturants around here use the "blackjack" oak wood.  I have tried it and it is strong compared to the store bought oak chips.  I am stuck on "pecan chunks" over anything else i have tried.  It is mild.
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  • Fred19Flintstone
    Fred19Flintstone Posts: 8,173
    FanOfFanboys said:
    I love the JD chips. My absolute favorite. Slightly off topic: anyone know if wood from a Bradford pear tree be any good? HOA is cutting like 50 of them down this week.

    I was curious about this because a lady down the road told me she's having her pear tree removed.  I just searched it and right off the bat I found an add selling pear wood.  I'm inserting the link just for illustration.  I have no clue about their product or anything about them.

    http://bbqsmokingwood.com/proddetail.asp?prod=PearChunks 

    I wood grab as much wood as you can!

    Flint, Michigan
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  • FanOfFanboys
    FanOfFanboys Posts: 2,615
    Fred19Flintstone said:


    FanOfFanboys said:

    I love the JD chips. My absolute favorite.
    Slightly off topic: anyone know if wood from a Bradford pear tree be any good? HOA is cutting like 50 of them down this week.



    I was curious about this because a lady down the road told me she's having her pear tree removed.  I just searched it and right off the bat I found an add selling pear wood.  I'm inserting the link just for illustration.  I have no clue about their product or anything about them.

    http://bbqsmokingwood.com/proddetail.asp?prod=PearChunks 

    I wood grab as much wood as you can!

    Ha well I could literally grab more than my yard is big enough to hold.
    But I think I'll load bed of truck up and put in back yard under cover. What doesn't go on grill will go in fire pit.
    And I know it's been answered hundred times but I've never paid attention: smoking fresh cut wood is ok? Do I need to let it smoke a bit longer before throwing food on?
    Boom
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  • hornhonk
    hornhonk Posts: 3,841
    Nola, drink an entire pot! I DARE ya. lol
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  • The Cen-Tex Smoker
    The Cen-Tex Smoker Posts: 23,132
    Fred19Flintstone said:
    FanOfFanboys said:
    I love the JD chips. My absolute favorite. Slightly off topic: anyone know if wood from a Bradford pear tree be any good? HOA is cutting like 50 of them down this week.

    I was curious about this because a lady down the road told me she's having her pear tree removed.  I just searched it and right off the bat I found an add selling pear wood.  I'm inserting the link just for illustration.  I have no clue about their product or anything about them.

    http://bbqsmokingwood.com/proddetail.asp?prod=PearChunks 

    I wood grab as much wood as you can!

    Bradfords don't fruit though and if they cook up anything like they smell when they flower.....no thanks (I have 2 in my yard). Whew!
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  • FanOfFanboys
    FanOfFanboys Posts: 2,615
    The Cen-Tex Smoker said:


    Fred19Flintstone said:


    FanOfFanboys said:

    I love the JD chips. My absolute favorite.
    Slightly off topic: anyone know if wood from a Bradford pear tree be any good? HOA is cutting like 50 of them down this week.



    I was curious about this because a lady down the road told me she's having her pear tree removed.  I just searched it and right off the bat I found an add selling pear wood.  I'm inserting the link just for illustration.  I have no clue about their product or anything about them.

    http://bbqsmokingwood.com/proddetail.asp?prod=PearChunks 

    I wood grab as much wood as you can!


    Bradfords don't fruit though and if they cook up anything like they smell when they flower.....no thanks (I have 2 in my yard). Whew!

    That's what I was worried about! The bloom scent is terrible.
    Boom
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  • The Cen-Tex Smoker
    The Cen-Tex Smoker Posts: 23,132
    FanOfFanboys said:
    Fred19Flintstone said:
    FanOfFanboys said:
    I love the JD chips. My absolute favorite. Slightly off topic: anyone know if wood from a Bradford pear tree be any good? HOA is cutting like 50 of them down this week.

    I was curious about this because a lady down the road told me she's having her pear tree removed.  I just searched it and right off the bat I found an add selling pear wood.  I'm inserting the link just for illustration.  I have no clue about their product or anything about them.

    http://bbqsmokingwood.com/proddetail.asp?prod=PearChunks 

    I wood grab as much wood as you can!

    Bradfords don't fruit though and if they cook up anything like they smell when they flower.....no thanks (I have 2 in my yard). Whew!
    That's what I was worried about! The bloom scent is terrible.
    I won't even tell you what we call it at home but it's not good......
    Keepin' It Weird in The ATX FBTX
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  • FanOfFanboys
    FanOfFanboys Posts: 2,615
    The Cen-Tex Smoker said:


    FanOfFanboys said:

    The Cen-Tex Smoker said:


    Fred19Flintstone said:


    FanOfFanboys said:

    I love the JD chips. My absolute favorite.
    Slightly off topic: anyone know if wood from a Bradford pear tree be any good? HOA is cutting like 50 of them down this week.



    I was curious about this because a lady down the road told me she's having her pear tree removed.  I just searched it and right off the bat I found an add selling pear wood.  I'm inserting the link just for illustration.  I have no clue about their product or anything about them.

    http://bbqsmokingwood.com/proddetail.asp?prod=PearChunks 

    I wood grab as much wood as you can!


    Bradfords don't fruit though and if they cook up anything like they smell when they flower.....no thanks (I have 2 in my yard). Whew!
    That's what I was worried about! The bloom scent is terrible.


    I won't even tell you what we call it at home but it's not good......

    I have one in front yard. Every house in neighborhood does plus another 40-50 in common area. I know the smell all to well ha.
    May just use wood for fire place outside.
    Getting almost everyone in neighborhood cut down this week and next.
    Boom
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