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Title: Black walnut for smoking
Post by: LostArrow on January 04, 2012, 05:11:58 PM

A work friend who had a 100+ year old walnut blow down recently brought me a box of mini logs.
Any one smoked with this?

Title: Re: Black walnut for smoking
Post by: Pit Boss Mike Hedrick on January 04, 2012, 05:21:23 PM

Nope. Try it in small amounts until see how powerful the smoke flavor is.

Should be good! I mean Pecan is a Nut Wood Tree too and it very good.

Title: Re: Black walnut for smoking
Post by: Ka Honu on January 04, 2012, 05:42:06 PM

Black walnut is a pretty intense smoke - can impart a bitter taste if used alone.  Recommend mixing it with something lighter (e.g., apple) and using it on meats than can take the strength (beef, pork, venison, other game).

Title: Re: Black walnut for smoking
Post by: squirtthecat on January 04, 2012, 06:38:23 PM

I've used Black Walnut pellets (30% BW mixed with 70% Oak).   It is pretty strong, but works great with the larger cuts of meat KH has listed.