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Blueberry wood for smoking?

YukonRon
YukonRon Posts: 17,261
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My wonderful neighbor pulled up a massive blueberry bush and was going to toss it. I stopped her from doing so, at least until I asked this forum if it had any value for smoking on the BGE.
Anyone try this wood before on a cook? Should I direct to the fire pit as a fire starter?
Thank you in advance.
"Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

XL and MM
Louisville, Kentucky
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  • Darby_Crenshaw
    Darby_Crenshaw Posts: 2,657
    Toss some in the next cook as the fire is coming up to temp and you'll have yer answer. :)

    can't think of a reason why not. 


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  • RedSkip
    RedSkip Posts: 1,400
    Shouldn't be an issue, lot like a grape vine.  If you are worried about off flavored, try a WSM or Offset and not the egg - if you can.  I've never used BB, sorry I can't be of more help.
    Large BGE - McDonald, PA
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  • Wolfpack
    Wolfpack Posts: 3,552
    Haven't tried my self but looks like you can go for it:

    http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=84562


    Greensboro, NC
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  • shtgunal3
    shtgunal3 Posts: 6,134
    I'd use it.

    If it bares fruit or nuts you can smoke with it.

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  • Tjcoley
    Tjcoley Posts: 3,551
    Here's a great reference to different woods and the flavors they impart.  Blueberry not listed, but blackberry is.
    http://www.deejayssmokepit.net/Downloads_files/SmokingFlavorChart.pdf

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  • XC242
    XC242 Posts: 1,208
    Sounds interesting. Looking forward to your report on how it works out. 
    LBGE (still waitin' for my free T-Shirt), DIgiQ DX2 (In Blue, cause it's the fastest), Heavy Duty Kick Ash Basket, Mc Farland, WI. :glasses:  B)
    If it wasn't for my BGE I'd have no use for my backyard...
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  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 17,261
    I am doing some wings tonight for the weekly nèighborhood party. I usually will do them with pecan. I will try it tonight, if it works out, and nobody dies, a full report will follow. Think it will be kind of cool to serve up and see.
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
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  • mrs_story
    mrs_story Posts: 136
    You should definitely report if someone dies, too.  ;)  

    But seriously, this sounds interesting.  Please update! 
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  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 17,261
    edited July 2016
    Thinking I would be the one that dies, since being the selfish person I am, the majority of those wings will likely be consumed prior to delivery to the event this evening.......I love wings off the big green egg.
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
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  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 17,261
    edited July 2016
    Did the blueberry smoke with wings for tonights party. Personaly, pecan, peach, amongst others, is my go to, by far are my faves, however the smoked wings, tonight, were gone, within minutes. Less than 5, no BS.
    Very soft, smoke favor,a bit nutty,a bit sweet. Everyone asked what they were smoked with.
    I give it a 7 of 10.
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
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  • bgebrent
    bgebrent Posts: 19,636
    Nice to know my friend 
    Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
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  • tgs2401
    tgs2401 Posts: 424
    Interesting.
    One large BGE in Louisville, KY.
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