HERE I AM AGAIN. I NOW HAVE SOME WALNUT WOOD I CAME ACROSS AND AM WONDERING IF ANYONE OUT THERE HAS USED IT FOR SMOKING AND IF IT AS VERY GOOD. I CAN'T SEEM TO FIND ANYONE AROUND HERE WHO HAS USED IT.
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Norman,
I wouldn't smoke anything with that stuff, unless it would be a nest of bees. IMHO the only redeeming factors of a walnut tree are those delicious nuts, a gorgeous stain and they make for a "mean" gun cabinet. For goodness sake, don't plant a garden near one of them. The roots put off a toxin that is lethal to tomato and potato plants and it doesn't do anything good for the other plants.
Happy Trails
I wouldn't smoke anything with that stuff, unless it would be a nest of bees. IMHO the only redeeming factors of a walnut tree are those delicious nuts, a gorgeous stain and they make for a "mean" gun cabinet. For goodness sake, don't plant a garden near one of them. The roots put off a toxin that is lethal to tomato and potato plants and it doesn't do anything good for the other plants.
Happy Trails
Mornin'
My experience jives with Happy Trails.
Years ago I got a pickup load of black branches and overpowered a bunch of stuff,before I ceased using it.
From the FAQ
WALNUT - ENGLISH and BLACK - Very heavy smoke flavor, usually mixed with lighter woods like almond, pear or apple. Can be bitter if used alone. Good with red meats and game.
My experience jives with Happy Trails.
Years ago I got a pickup load of black branches and overpowered a bunch of stuff,before I ceased using it.
From the FAQ
WALNUT - ENGLISH and BLACK - Very heavy smoke flavor, usually mixed with lighter woods like almond, pear or apple. Can be bitter if used alone. Good with red meats and game.
Hi Norman,
I would agree with everyone else on this board. I have 14 acres of black walnut trees, so I cut a few branches several years ago and tried it out. That was some of the worst food I have cooked...
I would agree with everyone else on this board. I have 14 acres of black walnut trees, so I cut a few branches several years ago and tried it out. That was some of the worst food I have cooked...
THANKS FOR THE INFO, I GUESS I WILL BE THROWING THAT WALNUT WOOD IN THE FIREPLACE.