Beautiful Apple wood

[septemberelk]

A good friend of mine took down some Apple trees that did not produce fruit any longer. He brought some by the house the other day. I think i have enough apple for a few smokes ;D I cut a round off one of the longer pieces and it split up real well. Happy smoking to everyone.

 

[SuperDave]

That's what I'm talking about!  Nice score!

 

[smokeasaurus]

Love apple wood...nice score

 

[SconnieQ]

I think you need to age fresh-cut wood for a while, or you will get off flavors in the smoke, but others on this forum are more knowledgeable about that.

 

[elkins20]

+1 on seasoning the wood, as using green wood will give off a sour taste.

 

[smokeasaurus]

Yup, let it set a season and you are stocked for a while.......

 

[SuperDave]

It would be interesting to know the natural moisture content of the "green" wood. 

 

[septemberelk]

It is very green and heavy with moisture. I planned on seasoning it until next year at this time, give or take a month or two. Ive been using apple that i seasoned for about a year right now  and it has worked well.  Thanks for the input. Thats whats good about this site.

 

[gregbooras]

Nice score on the fresh wood.

Since I live in Florida I am looking for some orange wood, but no luck so far.

Greg

 

[elkins20]

Hey Greg, try some of the orange and grapefruit orchards as they prune the trees. And ask if you can have some of the wood.

 

[gregbooras]

Hey Greg, try some of the orange and grapefruit orchards as they prune the trees. And ask if you can have some of the wood.

Good thought Bill,

I will have to keep an eye open as I drive by them.

Greg

 

[DivotMaker]

Nice!  If you are curing green wood, you should pick up a cheap moisture meter off of Amazon.  Once it gets in the 30% range, it's perfect!  Can't just go by time, or you may actually over-dry it, depending on ambient moisture.

 

[elkins20]

Hey Greg, try some of the orange and grapefruit orchards as they prune the trees. And ask if you can have some of the wood.

Good thought Bill,

I will have to keep an eye open as I drive by them.

Also Greg if you have any thunderstorms you might just call some of the orchards and ask if any trees were damaged or when they prune them. I know in my area the farmers prune after the 1st freeze. But, in Fl you all don't get that too often. But, they should have a period where the trees are trimmed.
Greg

 

[gregbooras]

If you are looking for a inexpensive but a good meter check out the Dr.Meter MD-812 LCD Display Digital Wood Moisture Meter. I bought one off of Amazon last month for $19.00 and it works great.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008V6I840?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00

Greg

 

[DivotMaker]

Great link, Greg!  I just ordered one.  Good reviews, too!

 

[NDKoze]

Just added to my Amazon wish list. Thanks Greg!