Bradford Pear for Smoke??

I have used it successfully on my offset smoker. I never expect a flavor off it and compliment with apple or cherry. I personally wouldn't use it in an egg

theyolksonyou said:

I'm no expert, but when I cut that stuff for my dad, man it stunk. I'd burn some on the side first and smell the smoke. 

It needs to dry, I wouldn't use it green

Crimsongator said:

theyolksonyou said:

I'm no expert, but when I cut that stuff for my dad, man it stunk. I'd burn some on the side first and smell the smoke. 

It needs to dry, I wouldn't use it green

I'm not sure how dry it was, but it'd been down for awhile. He was going to turn some bowls with it, but mom doesn't trust him with the chainsaw anymore. 

Thats td the extent of my knowledge, but I'm interested in what others say. After the winds last night there should be plenty around. 

Hunter1881 said:

Thanks guys. We had 2 blow down in a storm last night so I got to thinking. May just use as a bonfire. Again thanks

I would cut it into logs now.

Cookinbob said:

I have some that came from a neighbors tree that lost some limbs.  It is fully dried.  To be honest, I don't think it adds any smoke flavor at all.

It doesn't!

Bradford pear is like a sweetgum tree     Really not good for anything except littering the yard.