Smoke With Ash Wood. There are three types of ash that were common near me, black, green, and white ash and all of them got wiped out by the emerald ash borer. Always give ash wood time to season and dry out, before you start using it for smoking meat.
I haven't smoked with it, but i have burned plenty and it has a good smelling smoke. I have several options to dispose of the wood, once it's been disconnected from the ground. Burn it in the fireplace.
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Ash wood is strong, durable, and generally light in color. I haven't smoked with it, but i have burned plenty and it has a good smelling smoke. When it comes to smoking meat, ash is the most commonly used wood so if you’re just starting off it could be the one to try first.
I Have Several Options To Dispose Of The Wood, Once It's Been Disconnected From The Ground.
The best meats for ash wood are red meats and fish. Of the three, black ash has the darkest colored wood and the most odor when cut. This wood has a very strong flavor so a little goes.
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It is coarse, but the grain is pretty straight. You can mix ash wood with other mild smoking woods, such as peach, and apple wood. Always give ash wood time to season and dry out, before you start using it for smoking meat.
Ash Wood Gives Meat A Mild Smoky Flavor.
As a result of its strength and durability, ash wood has an array of uses but is commonly used in making tools, furniture, and frames. Burn it in the fire pit. Just use as fuel after the first few hours of normal smoke.
And It Pairs Well With Red Meat, Pork, And Even Fish.
By lindellprostaf, june 16, 2012 in cooking and sharing recipes. Burn it in the fireplace. It has a unique flavor that isn’t too overpowering, making it the perfect wood for any meat.