Smoking with English Walnut

[stu]

Hi

I may have a source of English Walnut that I could use to smoke with. Does anybody know what meats are most suitable to smoke with Walnut ? Would it suit my streaky bacon for example.

Cheers
Stu

[Spuddy]

Stu
Walnut on it's own is more suited to darker meats and game.
If your streaky bacon is from a wild boar then you might get away with it.
If not then try blending with some lighter woods and it can add character BR

[vinner]

Stu:

I would not hesitate to smoke whole joints with walnut- pork loins or ribs, beef brisket, etc. It will be hot enough for diect grilling as well, burgers, steaks, chickens.

[vinner]

One more thing... make sure it is well seasoned wood. One year of drying is good, 2 is better.

[stu]

Hi Spuddy & Vinner

Thanks for the info. I would be getting the wood green therefore maybe using it this time next year just in time for Christmas. Some further hunting arount the internet found this site http://www.oscarenterprises.f2s.com/main_page_wood_and_chips.html looks to have a nice summary for both the UK and US woods to smoke with.

Cheers
Stu

[Hobbitfeet]

Hi, Is the wood in shavings or chips? I have several kilos of oak shavings if you fancy a swap...though maybe Bedforshire is a bit of a long way to travel!

[georgebaker]

Hi
as much as I hate the Post Office (or whatever its called today) you will find if you get the parcle size right then the price is OK
George

[stu]

Hi Hobbitfeet

It's neither at the moment because it's still attached to next doors tree. We where discussing giving the tree a bit of a trim. Not too sure when this will actually happen. I thought if you can use the walnut to smoke with then give it a try as something different.

Cheer
Stu