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Pin oak...any reason not to use?

itsmce
itsmce Posts: 410
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A friend just took a couple large limbs off of a big pin oak tree.  I asked for a few slices off the limb.  Is any kind of oak about the same for smoking?  Has anyone had experience with pin oak?
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  • nolaegghead
    nolaegghead Posts: 42,109
    Pin oak is fine to use.  Try it and if you like it, keep using it.
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  • luckyboy
    luckyboy Posts: 284
    It could be a bit strong if green but use it.
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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,988
    itsmce said:
     Has anyone had experience with pin oak?
    Yes sir, I have. First let me say this. What we call "pin oaks" falls into the red oak category, not white oaks. If you are accustom to using any of the various white oaks, you may find the pin oak to be a tad more pronounced in profile. But with that said, pin oak is a excellent smoking wood. I'm real fond of its stronger flavor on beef primals. 

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