Thoughts on almond wood?

bicktrav

Anyone here smoked with almond wood? I live in California, and it's pretty abundant, but I've never smoked with it. I had been under the impression that it's very transparent, with high-heat and minimal flavor (hence its use in pizza ovens), but recently someone told me that that's not the case--that it has a really nice smoke flavor when burned properly. Now I'm considering picking some up. Anyone here used it before? How was it? I'd also love to hear your thoughts on olive wood. I've been considering that, too.

northGAcock

Brother @Dyal_SC turned me onto some olive wood a while back. I have used it very successfully, though in small amounts. Its worth a try.....sorry, no help on the almond. I do like me smoked almonds though.

tcmagee

I use almond wood frequently when grilling.  I really like it paired with lamb.  A few chunks gets the job done.  Give it try.

lkapigian

One if my sons is a Nut broker and brought me some almond pellets, I tri

northGAcock

lkapigian said:

One if my sons is a Nut broker and brought me some almond pellets, I tri

Wonder who had dibs on his sausage freezer?