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Woods => What type of tree do you use? => Topic started by: ibbones on July 24, 2017, 12:38:37 PM

Title: Persimmon Tree
Post by: ibbones on July 24, 2017, 12:38:37 PM

Hey guys, I just cut down a small Persimmon tree in my yard.  Anyone know if I can use the wood for smoking?  I have seen different fruit trees but never persimmon.

Title: Re: Persimmon Tree
Post by: Durangosmoker on July 26, 2017, 05:41:50 PM

I have no idea where I got it, but I just looked up Persimmon on a smoking wood spreadsheet that I have printed out, and it says that Persimmon is, "Medium smoke - great for Boston butt & ribs".  Further comments say "Excellent with beef, pork, and poultry.

HTH. Let us know what you think if you use it.

Title: Re: Persimmon Tree
Post by: old sarge on August 04, 2017, 09:17:37 PM

We have a persimmon tree in our yard.  Produces about 60 fruits per year. The wood is off limits. Still, I may have to do some selective priming😁