Pin Cherry Wood?

[efincoop]

I have a Pin Cherry tree in my yard that will need to come down. Is anyone familiar with the species? Since it produces an edible fruit (the pits and leaves are toxic) I was wondering if it could safely be used as a smoke wood? I believe the wood is softer & ,ore porous than typical cherry wood.

[997cab]

Here is some info but it may not fully answer your question:

https://flyingtnh.wordpress.com/2011/10/18/cherry/

[Danjohnston949]

efincoop, I think if you do a Search for Smoking Wood Species you will find some helpful info! As all Smoke is Poisonous per Dr. Blonder but worth the Risk for the Flavor! I firmly believe You will be OK using the Wood in Your Smoker!
Eat Well and Prosper! From a Backyard Cremator in Fargo ND, Dan

[Spinaker]

Dan, do you guys even have trees up there?

[Spinaker]

efincoop Burn it. I burn cherry all the time in my smokers. Flavor is out of this world. Just don't eat the leaves.

[Danjohnston949]

Guest, Hell No there are No Trees in ND, We Clearcut them Long Ago, Sold the Wood and had one Hell'ava Big Party! BYOB of Course? From Fargo ND, Dan

[Spinaker]

Hahaha Danjohnston949

[Craigar]

efincoop check this site out: http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/1...-cherry-curing You are good to go.

[efincoop]

Thank you everyone. I appreciate the info in your replies!