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Post by Keniom on May 12, 2006 7:45:54 GMT -5
Does anyone know where I can obtain sawdust suitable for use in a hot smoker?
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Post by The Famous Grouse on May 12, 2006 8:03:26 GMT -5
With a little social engineering, it's free.
Know anyone with an apple, pear, or plum tree in their garden? Ask them if they'd lend you that low hanging branch they've been meaing to prune off in exchange for some smoked trout.
If you happen to live near a commercial orchard, so much the better. They'll have a big old junk pile of downed limbs.
Don't get hung up on having sawdust. Cut whatever you can get into the smallest pieces you can. Soak them in water before using.
Grouse
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Post by JohnH on May 12, 2006 8:06:29 GMT -5
Many fishing tackle shops sell the oak or other hardwood dust in bags. Abu is a popular supplier.
Or you could be radical and see if you can get small quantities of oak, apple or other suitable hardwood sawdust from a commercial sawmill.
Absolutely NOT pine or other similar woods - their smoke has a nasty taste and aroma and it's supposedly a carcinogen.
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Post by The Otter Startler on May 12, 2006 9:42:11 GMT -5
Does anyone know where I can obtain sawdust suitable for use in a hot smoker? No you don't want that - you need the thread below. It's vaseline you need for a hot smoker I find, or KY. |
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Post by wigger01 on May 13, 2006 7:23:50 GMT -5
keniom look on e-bay, i do a lot of smoking now and i find this to be the cheapest and best option..
i have a regular supplier that i use if you pm me i will give you he's e-mail addy
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Post by Keniom on May 13, 2006 7:37:43 GMT -5
Wigger01, I tried ebay but failed to find anything suitable.
I have sent you a PM as requested, thanks.
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Post by 3lbgrayling on May 13, 2006 7:46:08 GMT -5
dont know if it's true, but was told do not use sawdust thats been cut by a chainsaw ,as the blade has oil on it ?
jim
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Post by troutline on May 13, 2006 8:07:41 GMT -5
I can get you some wood chips from Snowbee, they are spot on apparently! £3 per box
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Post by The Famous Grouse on May 13, 2006 9:31:02 GMT -5
dont know if it's true, but was told do not use sawdust thats been cut by a chainsaw ,as the blade has oil on it ? jim This is absolutely true. A chainsaw uses bar and chain oil to lubricate the moving chain. The sawdust absorbs quite a quantity of this thick oil. Honetly, I've got a stack of apple tree prunings sitting behind the garage now. This time of year it should be easy to spot the apple trees. Find the owner and usually they've got a pile of branches they'll let you have. Grouse |
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