Smoking BBQ, question about pecan wood.?

Question

I know hickory is a popular choice for smoking food.

Does anyone have any experience with pecan tree wood? I believe it is in the hickory family. I want to build a smoker, and I have an abundance of this wood available to me. Will it work well. How about the flavor?

Thanks

Answer 1

I live in the BBQ capital of the world!! The Midwest. Lots of folks out here in the KC region use Pecan wood. I like it mixed with Apple wood for Pork ribs & Brisket. It's not as overwhelming as using Mesquite or Hickory.

Just remember, when smoking ( ribs,brisket or whatever..)
low & slow!! Keep your smoker around 165-185 degrees.

Answer 2

PECAN - A cool burner. Nutty and sweet. Tasty with a subtle character. Good with steaks, ribs, and cheese.
http://www.eaglequest.com/~bbq/faq/8.html

PECAN - Sweet and mild with a flavor similar to hickory. Tasty with a subtle character. Good with poultry, beef, pork and cheese. Pecan is an all-around superior smoking wood.
http://www.bbq-porch.org/faq/08-1.asp

As for chicken, when competing I'll use a 50/50 mix of apple and pecan wood. Found that straight pecan can be too strong a flavor for chicken, but cut it down a little with apple and it's great. In the past I have used only apple and found it to my liking as well. Just think the added little flavor from the pecan helps. When cooking at home, I'll even use orange wood for poultry.
http://www.bbqnfools.com/bbq_with_wood.htm

PECAN WOOD CHIPS Use with trout, pork, lamb and duck
http://www.thehomechef.net/wood_chips.htm

Answer 3

Any kind of nut or fruit bearing tree is suitable for using as a source of smoke. Try a little in a barbecue first. Use green or soaked chunks in foil laid on the embers, and it will give you an idea of the flavor of the smoke. It is said to be very similar to hickory, but not as strong. I've never used it though.

Answer 4

Will I get good result from pecan wood if I sock it in water before BBQiing?

Answer 5

Try a few pieces before you take all the wood. It has a strange odor that many people don't care for. It's also very smokey, so don't use a lot of it. Might try soaking a few pieces and using it with regular coals first.

Answer 6

pecan is good wood for bbq-ing. I usually use oak and throw a few sticks of pecan on as the day goes on.

Answer 7

http://www.thehomechef.net/wood_chips.htm