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Fishing in British Columbia => The Fish Kitchen => Topic started by: golfnut23 on November 24, 2005, 02:13:04 AM

Title: best wood
Post by: golfnut23 on November 24, 2005, 02:13:04 AM

if it my fish i prefer cherry cause i like more of a sweet smoked fish than smoky and salty

Title: Re: best wood
Post by: Fish Assassin on November 24, 2005, 02:15:55 AM

Generall speaking, chips from fruit trees are best for smoking salmon ie. cherry, apple, etc.

Title: Re: best wood
Post by: newsman on November 24, 2005, 07:51:20 PM

Anything but Alder unless you like the taste of creosote.

Title: Re: best wood
Post by: Eagleye on November 25, 2005, 11:38:55 AM

I use cherry, apple, maple and sometimes I even mix in some alder.

Title: Re: best wood
Post by: Rieber on November 25, 2005, 12:45:49 PM

I use Alder for the inherent curing properties. Something to do with the Tannins? I don't know exactly but I prefer the stronger/smoke flavour.

Title: Re: best wood
Post by: IronNoggin on November 25, 2005, 03:52:03 PM

1/2 Apple 1/2 Alder. My standard mix. Very velvety taste  ;)

Cheers,
Nog