Maple Wood for smoking???

[cjm7171]

Gentlemen,

The city cut down a maple tree in my front yard this summer.  Looking at different types online, I believe that it is a Norway Maple.  Has anyone ever used maple for smoking?  I know that Norway maples aren't as good for syrup as sugar maple trees.   I'm wondering if the Norway will make a good tasting smoke.  Any advice would be appreciated.  Otherwise, I'll just throw some sacrificial meat on the grill and find out after it's done seasoning.

[MaxBobcat]

Yep, you can cook with maple just fine.  Use it like you would Apple.  works on pork.

[1buckie]

Absolutely for maple......I have some I'm hoarding for special cookups......
Nice easy flavoring as far as what I've cooked up with it......


PS: Doesn't quite come out like maple bacon or something you'd buy commercially that was done & 'marked' as maple smoked.....I think they add maple syrup to those things.....

Those are maple blocks set up on a chain for pork butt........

[Bbqmiller]

Maple is good. I use it often with poultry. I offer to trim up the neighbors sugar maple to keep my supply up.