SDSBBQ - FAQ 2 - What Type of Wood Do I Use?

[@TomCat777]

Great video Dash, Around me wood goes for $90 a half cord and $180 a cord. Usually oak here too. You can get hickory, apple, maple

[@SDSBBQs]

Yeah I pay $175 delivered for a mixed cord

[@bowlingnut17]

We are now playing the wood game with our business project. Sunday we go pick up an ole hickory rotisserie pit and plan on running whole log 95% of the time as these bigger pits do not like splits and most of the wood we are going to need should be fairly green (6mo or less season). I have two sources around and I'm trying to convey that we will need 2-3 cords per month of green log 8" dia. and 24" long, definitely not a normal order for them lol.

[@SDSBBQs]

But being that you'll need logs it should be FAR less work. Good luck!

[@markn2904]

Good job Dash. Short, concise, and to the point. One minor thing to consider is how often you use nonetheless.

[@SDSBBQs]

Thanks... I'll keep it in mind... nonetheless, I appreciate your feedback. LOL... I had to.

[@markn2904]

I would do it too, nonetheless.... LOL

[@SDSBBQs]

I'm glad you guys get me. Thanks!

[@wilg3415]

Thanks bro I use red wood most of the time

[@SDSBBQs]

Sure thing!

[@brettschoenfeldt6976]

Love your videos. The advice is all much appreciated.

[@SDSBBQs]

Well thanks, it makes it worth it when you guys let me know you enjoy the videos.

[@paulcooley515]

Great video

[@SDSBBQs]

Thank you Sir!

[@cxkelley]

Great video, I appreciate you for responding to my comment with this video!

[@SDSBBQs]

Not a problem... I figured it was better than just replying mainly Oak. Thank you for watching!

[@cxkelley]

SDSBBQ Definitely, thank you so much for the content you produce. Looking forward to the next upload.

[@SDSBBQs]

Well there are PLENTY of older videos to keep you busy until the a new one goes up.

[@johngreno6464]

Also, Thank you very much for the stickers. Need to get the shirts out there for purchase>>>>

[@SDSBBQs]

John Greno But of course... working on shirts

[@richardbohlingsr3490]

My heat comes from propane. (OMG) My smoke comes from wood chips, Apple and Hickory. I will also add chunks of oak as I can get it locally in my area. I have used maple but don't like the flavor it gives off. I usually stock up when I see a sale and keep a lot on hand so I don't run out. Keep on smoking.

[@SDSBBQs]

I have a new propane grill I have yet to put together for my wife... I am about propane as it serves a purpose (ready in an instant and consistent heat) I don't knock propane users at all.

[@mdspider]

I get my wood from Craigslist. People have trees cut down and will give it to you for free so they don't have to pay to get it hauled away. My investment is a used chainsaw I bought for $20 and the cost to rent a splitter in the fall $45 for 6 hours. I usually get oak and maple. Prime time to get free wood is after thunderstorms and when trees fall because of too much rain. I stack my wood on free pallets cut in half. Great video. Thank you.

[@mdspider]

SDSBBQ I use propane in the winter. When it gets 20 below I'm not fighting the cold to nurse a fire. I just add my wood chunks and you can't tell the difference.

[@kevinwill8542]

Kansas,we have access to lots different smoking wood...we use mesquite for beef,hickory and apple for everything eles,one of thr reasons k.c has best bbq in the u.s.a....

[@SDSBBQs]

Thanks for watching... I don't like to say who/where the best bbq is but I'll say there are some of the best things in a particular area.

[@SDSBBQs]

lol...

[@kevinwill8542]

someday,is on my bucketlist,ate bbq around dallas,was awesome

[@SDSBBQs]

Austin.... go to Austin!

[@kevinwill8542]

and lockhart

[@ShanThurman1978]

What's up dash here in Kentucky wood is ready available. Some of the fruit woods are a little bit harder to find. Myself I just have a medium sized Oklahoma Joe grill so I mostly use charcoal and wood chunks.. Looking to get a Weber Smokey mountain here in a couple weeks... Anyhow great video bro

[@SDSBBQs]

Thank you Sir...

[@johngreno6464]

Dash nice video. As you know I could throw some tongue and cheek questions in here like "what do you charge" however, I will refrain.....LOL. Thanks again for educating those of out here that have a passion for BBQ and possibly making some money along the way. I will try and check myself moving forward from the smart a@@ remarks.

[@SDSBBQs]

Ask away... I may or may not have smart ass retorts! Thanks for watching.

[@darongrant189]

would you recommend using regular fire wood for a fuel source?

[@SDSBBQs]

Depends on if it is a hardwood. But most firewood is fine for cooking in a smoker

[@darongrant189]

thanks, I'm currently looking to find some local wood in my area.

[@SDSBBQs]

Talk to an Arborist/ Tree service in your area about getting wood.

[@wilg3415]

I had my co worker watching the video he want to know do u have a video about how to stop the fire from the fire box coming in where the meat at because it burn some of his meat on that end.

[@SDSBBQs]

If that's the case he can add a pan of water or he needs to make a smaller fire.

[@jwr223]

I live in WVa.. I didn't know people paid for wood...LOL

[@SDSBBQs]

If you have access to it for free I wouldn't pay for it either. Thanks for watching.

[@GROB410]

Sup bro? I have a crabapple tree in my yard. I was wondering if you had any experience with it, since where in the same area. Thanks bro.

[@SDSBBQs]

I have 2 crab apple trees... I've seen and heard you can bake with those apples it you like. I have a few neighbors that come and get some of mine... But I have never done anything with them.

[@GROB410]

SDSBBQ thanks dash,I’ll stick with that good ol oak & hickory .

[@SDSBBQs]

Sounds like a plan

[@johnknapp6328]

That's not wood honey that's part of the cash machine.

[@SDSBBQs]

She's much smarter than that. If only it were that easy!

[@deborasagnelli735]

Nice video my friend!!! like for you ! Stay connected!!!

[@SDSBBQs]

Thanks for watching!

[@jameslemon51]

Omg $200a cord

[@SDSBBQs]

Yeppers indeed. It may be different where you live.

[@brisketninja]

Great video man, here in Ft Worth area I can get Hickory,Pecan,Mesquite,Oak in splits or logs and all those plush apple And Cherry in chunks, like the series and all the videos you put out can’t wait for the live stream tonight

[@SDSBBQs]

Thanks every now and then I have hit a series out of the park!

[@johnknapp6328]

Great Video but I watched weed killer video, That looks like 10 cord fence row. Then there's the indoor smoking emporium, I'll bet you could hide 10 cords and still not be tight on space. Smoke on!

[@SDSBBQs]

I also have a wife that wouldn't want to see wood piles EVERYWHERE... LOL

[@Nextbesthing81]

Unfortunately i have not been able to catch a live stream yet since i work the hours you live stream. My question is about wood seasoning. Is your wood seasoned or do you build a fire so hot that it doesnt matter ? I have an offset cooker and i am trying to learn my cooker and wood at the same time. Kiln dried wood works the best for me, so far. Whats your take on seasoned vs kiln dried ?

[@SDSBBQs]

So this might end of being a long reply... Seasoning wood has a few purposes from my experience. The more seasoned it is the easier it is to get burning... but just as your said when you get the fire going the unseasoned wood will burn, albeit a little dirty. It may put off a little bit more of a bitter flavor as well. You can cheat by using a warning box to help dry the wood out a little by warming it up before using it in your fire.

[@jameslemon51]

Stay away from elm. Ewwwww

[@SDSBBQs]

Ok, I'll keep that in mind. Thanks.