Apricot wood for smoking?

[wehill]

I have never used apricot wood for smoking.  A neighbor cut down an apricot tree that had been severely damaged by wind.  I picked up a couple hundred pounds of the wood.  In my research I have discovered that many compare apricot to hickory, but not quite as strong.  Some say they use it on poultry and pork which is usually what I do with hickory.  Anyone have any experience with apricot?  I would appreciate any ideas/suggestions or experiences with Apricot wood.

 

[SuperDave]

I used to have an apricot tree and would use the limbs that I pruned in the smoker.  Since I typically use wood blends, my use was with other wood to make a more complete flavor profile like apricot, hickory and pecan.  I don't think you will be disappointed using it in a blended way.  It is milder so if you used it straight you might think that the smoke flavor wasn't strong enough. 

 

[wehill]

I used to have an apricot tree and would use the limbs that I pruned in the smoker.  Since I typically use wood blends, my use was with other wood to make a more complete flavor profile like apricot, hickory and pecan.  I don't think you will be disappointed using it in a blended way.  It is milder so if you used it straight you might think that the smoke flavor wasn't strong enough.

Think I will try half apricot and half hickory with my next rib smoke.