Wood

[MrBlue]

I have been given a sample of Oak by a friend of mine to do a trial smoke with. It’s been seasoned, so that’s a good start – but there is bark on it.
If I was to leave this on, I guess it could add something nasty to the flavour?............ or would it really make no difference at all?

I’m inclined to remove it, but if it really makes no difference I will leave it on.................I vaguely recall Steve telling me at the cooking class that it really makes no difference at all.............although don’t hold me to that Steve!

[MrBlue]

the bark aint in bad shape, but I would abviously remove any manky an flakey bits.......mould etc.
The timber itself, is solid and of good colour and appears to be bug free............will just try it I guess......
oh and we have the good old PRO-Q Excel

[MrBlue]

so, a bit of bark aint gonna hurt anyone then?

[MrBlue]

cool, thanks Doc - I'll remove what I can easliy and any food I smoke I'll give to the neighbours - if they complain of a bad taste then I know not to do it next time!