Silver Oak

[putuguk]

Is silver Oak suitable for bbq?

[Frozen Smoke]

Never heard of silver oak. Maybe you mean silver maple in which case yes but I would say it's not preferable. Maples produce way too much ash for my liking. Oak is my go to wood. Burns hot and long and not much ash and a good mild smoke.

[Frozen Smoke]

It's been wet for sure Spinaker been cooking for grad parties every weekend this month. Haven't even had the chance to get in on the walleye bite at LOTW.

[Spinaker]

Good thing is the parties should be winding down, maybe you can make it up there now to grab a few! @Froze Smoke

[Gary81158]

Or he lives in California where it is readily available. I just got some but didn't know it was silver oak until today. Haven't tried it yet though.

[RonB]

Only with gold label meats...

It's native to Australia, but is not a true oak - it's in a different family. I didn't see any references to it's safety as a smoking wood.

[SierraBBQGuy]

Silver Oak is one of the best Napa Valley Cabs....suitable for any BBQ!

[Troutman]

That is a good wine !!

[Troutman]

Unless you are from Australia or New Zealand (are you?) you probably don’t have Silver Oak. It’s not a member of the Quercus family of true oaks. I really can’t find any reference to it’s suitability as a bbq wood. Dry some out and give it a try.

[putuguk]

I live in Hawaii, and I found a bunch of it for free on craigslist.

[Troutman]

I should have included Hawaii. My understanding is that it’s somewhat of an intrusive tree. But as long as it’s a hard wood I’d still give it a go.