How long does everyone season their wood before using in the smoker ?
I have some hickory that I cut last Feb. Last weekend I used a couple 4" diameter pieces with bark on it in my charcoal smoker and I could detect just the slightest bitter flavor . Should it be split . Is Bark on OK ?
I have some hickory that I cut last Feb. Last weekend I used a couple 4" diameter pieces with bark on it in my charcoal smoker and I could detect just the slightest bitter flavor . Should it be split . Is Bark on OK ?