Woods ... Apple, cherry, walnut or hickory ??

[Old Frenchie]

Another newbie question ....

I have a large supply of "free" apple, cherry, and black walnut woods (from trees on my property). I have read about these wood's characteristics on this forum but am still uncertain about what to use.

My first project will be smoking some sausages and Kielbasa.

Would one of of the above woods be okay (or a combination) or should I just go out and buy some hickory ??

Thanks ....
Roger

[mikecorn.1]

PECAN  ;D ;)

[devo]

The black walnut sounds very interesting for sausage, I'm a hickory man myself. Just wondering how you plan on burning the wood in a Bradley if thats what your using?

[Old Frenchie]

The black walnut sounds very interesting for sausage, I'm a hickory man myself. Just wondering how you plan on burning the wood in a Bradley if thats what your using?

Wish I could say I have a Bradley but as a newbie I have not yet acquired one ... just using a cheap Brinkman.

As addictive as this hobby seems to be I would imagine I will have a bradley as soon as I convince myself that I can make good sausage.

Roger

[mikecorn.1]

RUBISH, NONSENSE, ;) ;D. I got mine in 2009 and never smoked a thing. ;D :o


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[pikeman_95]

I would suggest that you try the Apple first. I my self almost exclusively use apple that I chip my self. I have used hickory for special projects but did not think it was worth the cost.

[Habanero Smoker]

There is nothing wrong with a Brinkman. I used a Brinkman Gourmet for many years. Be careful with the Black Walnut. I have used it and I feel the flavor is stronger then hickory, and even if you apply just a little too much you will get a very strong bitter taste.

[NePaSmoKer]

hickory, apple, pecan and sassafras.

[Old Frenchie]

Thanks everyone !!! :)

I can't get over how great this site is ....  The vast knowledge & experience ... friendly ... and the willingness to share and help !!!

A really appreciative newbie,
Roger

[slowpoke]

Not to ruffle feathers,but,youtube has the bbq pitt boys,they use what looks like a brinkman.I had one for years too.Worked great.
Might be brinkman hints on youtube too.All the best.Apple wood or hickory wood.

[Old Frenchie]

Thanks Slowpoke, for the YouTube reference ... lots of good info there for a newbie.

Sounds like I'll try the apple for now, and maybe buy a small amount of hickory later to compare to.

[rajzer]

Not speaking from experience, but from reading an exchange agout different woods for smoking on the Polish wedlininy domowe site, the consensus there is that walnut is to be avoided.  Horse chestnut is even worse.

[Habanero Smoker]

Not speaking from experience, but from reading an exchange agout different woods for smoking on the Polish wedlininy domowe site, the consensus there is that walnut is to be avoided.  Horse chestnut is even worse.

You do have to be careful with black walnut, but if used properly it like a stronger version of hickory. When I have used it, I always removed any bark that was remaining on the wood.

[Stickbowcrafter]

I find myself using apple for just about everything anymore.

-Brian

[Old Frenchie]

Thanks guys .... !!!

I will stay away from the walnut for sure.

The apple, which I have plenty of (2 very old "summer" apple trees that I do not like ... prefer the Fall varieties), sounds like the way to go.

Thanks again,
Roger