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Woods => What type of tree do you use? => Topic started by: gregbooras on July 25, 2015, 12:42:00 PM
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I really like the flavor or mesquite, but it can be over powering, so I ordered a batch of Kiawe wood from Hawaii earlier this week.
Kiawe wood (prosopis pallidia) is a slightly "sweeter" Hawaiian mesquite. This is a different species than mesquite in the western USA. This variety naturalized in Hawaii over 170 years ago.
The wood has a nice deep brown/red color and I am really looking forward to trying this on Huli-Huli chicken and some brisket in a few weeks.
Cost of the wood was $29.00 which included priority shipping (total weight of wood 12 lbs.). They also sell Guava.
If you have interested, here is where I bought it from:
http://www.hawaiiguava.com/kiawe-smoking-wood.html
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Greg
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Man that looks awesome. Have you smoked with it yet?
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No I just received the wood today, it was a bit funny the postman asked did you have rocks shipped in this box!
I told him it was wood from the islands for my smoker, which he replied, wow, cool!
Greg
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I'll be highly interested to hear how you like it when you do use it!
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I'll be highly interested to hear how you like it when you do use it!
I am back on the road for a few days next week, but will give it a go by next weekend and let you know.
Most likely I will try it on some baby back ribs.
Greg
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I tried my new Kiawe wood on ribs last night and it was a huge success. It had a great smell while smoking and the ribs were excellent.
Greg
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Just ordered some via site and paypal. I bet they are wondering, what the heck is going on here............................
I figured if I can't find it cheaper on ebay, its gotta be a deal!
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FYI, interesting they don't ship or sell to HI addresses.
Most of us won't have that issue!
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John,
I think you will really like it.
Greg
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Arrived today, didn't even have time to open the box. Did you zip lock it just like any other wood?
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Arrived today, didn't even have time to open the box. Did you zip lock it just like any other wood?
John,
Yes I cut up a couple of pounds and the zip locked the rest.
Greg
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Guess I'll be shopping for another saw. What did you use to cut these beasts?
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Guess I'll be shopping for another saw. What did you use to cut these beasts?
John,
I just used an electrician chisel that I bought at Homedepot.
Greg
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For splitting chunks, a hatchet and hammer works great! Set the hatchet on the line you want to split, and hit with the hammer. Works better than a chisel, imo.
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Divot,
Just curious, did you get Smokinlicious to cut your chunks smaller? If not, I'm now without a bandsaw and have been having a hard time cutting them down with a chisel and a hammer. I guess I could use longer but thinner chunks but would rather have little squares.
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Divot,
Just curious, did you get Smokinlicious to cut your chunks smaller? If not, I'm now without a bandsaw and have been having a hard time cutting them down with a chisel and a hammer. I guess I could use longer but thinner chunks but would rather have little squares.
Since most of the chunks seem to average about 4 oz, I only split them lengthwise, with the grain (very easy). I see no need to shorten the length. I like to keep it simple. ;)
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For splitting chunks, a hatchet and hammer works great! Set the hatchet on the line you want to split, and hit with the hammer. Works better than a chisel, imo.
+1 The above is the way to go!
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Divot,
Just curious, did you get Smokinlicious to cut your chunks smaller? If not, I'm now without a bandsaw and have been having a hard time cutting them down with a chisel and a hammer. I guess I could use longer but thinner chunks but would rather have little squares.
This is what I do.....If you have chunks use a hatchet and hammer to split the chunks along the grain. I like to use chunks that are about 1/2 " thick.I shoot for about 1 1/2" square. I use a hatchet and 3 pound hammer to split the chunks.If I have chunks that are longer than the target length I them split them across the grain. At 1/2" thick it's a piece of cake!
The hammer and hatchet can be had for about $15.00 at Harbor Freight, slightly more at Home Depot and more still at Sears.
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First full cook with these. Good flavor, slow to ramp up? I never did really get a "billowing" smoke. Took 1/2 hour to see smoke.
Pics are after a 3 hr cook.
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First full cook with these. Good flavor, slow to ramp up? I never did really get a "billowing" smoke. Took 1/2 hour to see smoke.
Pics are after a 3 hr cook.
John,
What did you smoke with the Kiawe?
My friend and neighbor next store used this with a mix of two other woods and he said his Pork Butt turned out great.
Greg
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The stuffed meatloaf I just posted.
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I'm on Maui now and just emailed the company, which is very near to my hotel (Waimea). If they can sell me some Kiawe wood, I wonder if I'll have issues getting it back? Anyone have any idea?
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I wonder if I'll have issues getting it back? Anyone have any idea?
No way! I mean, what could possibly go wrong? You have it in a big plastic bag in your carry-on, and tell the TSA agent it's wood for "smoking"; he/she takes that as it's going to smoke in the aircraft, which translates into "it might be a smoldering bomb!" Next thing you know, you're spread-eagle on the floor, and they're pulling out handcuffs and rubber gloves.... no problem, just a "slight" delay. :o
I'd throw it in a UPS box and send it home. ;) ;D
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+1 Mail it back, dont fight the man. Or hassle.
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Thanks for tip. I was just about to order some new wood & now I know what I'll try.
Doug from Indiana
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I did speak with them. They are awesome. They did recommend I just have it shipped as usual. But did special cut it for me in smaller pieces! Great people!
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Gotta love small companies like that, Libo! :)
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Kiawe wood has arrived! Smells great!! I think I'll try it on shrimp tomorrow.
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Greg, thanks for the link. Just ordered the kiawe and guava. It's now $32 per order.
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Received the goods today. Thank u Greg for the recommendation. Is everyone smoking this wood with the bark on or how ya doing it? I can't even imagine how to remove all this bark. I guess Smokinlicious got me spoiled.
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You don't need to remove the bark. It won't change the flavor.
I smoked a pork butt last weekend with Kiawe wood and it turned out fantastic. Love the smell of it.