Oak types

[damascusmaker]

Just had a load of fire wood logs delivered, going to pick some to chunk for the UDS. It is all oak, mostly red and a little white. I'm still new at this and have only used hickory and apple. I see a lot about people in Texas using post oak. In Tennessee I've only heard of red, white and chestnut oak. Is there a noticeable difference, smoker-wise?

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• damascusmaker
• Sep 24, 2015

 

[noboundaries]

Can't talk about the differences between the oaks, but I've used white oak quite a bit and find it is between hickory and apple for smoke intensity, with a more neutral type flavor than hickory. 

 

[b-one]

I got some post oak and it seemed strong in my experience unless they sent the wrong wood! I used a few two or three chunks on a packer and haven't been back to it yet! Maybe I can get some tri tip and give it a shot again 1 chunk this time. The wood itself even smells strongly.

 

[damascusmaker]

Thanks, I'll try some of each and report back, when I have more experience.

 

[cedar eater]

I use Red Oak, which grows locally. It's especially good on ribs. It's a little strong for delicate meats, but for beef and pork, it works very well.