Pallet Wood for smoking

[old sarge]

Just don't.  Treated for bugs, rot, fungus, and may have toxic tropical hardwoods resembling more familiar bbq friendly wood mixed in. Free is not always good. 'nuff said.

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[bigbassnutt]

With as little wood as these units use, the cost of wood shouldn't be a factor in what to use. I used the wood that came with mine and then tried some different kinds from the local big box stores. I have had good luck with the chips from walmart, especially the cherry, and one bag lasts a very long time.

[es1025]

I agree only the best for my #3.

Going to place and order for some wood at maine grilling woods.

I want to get some cherry, hickory.

[old sarge]

I would hope no one would use wood from a pallet.   I regularly used it in years gone by to build things for around the house.  The, in Wood Magazine, I read an article about the toxicity of certain species, either sawdust (wear a mask) and in the smoke should you burn it in a fireplace.   So I though I would pass along.  Just in case!