pecan shells

[scoggins]

well it is getting about that time of year that the nuts will be falling and be harvested

I have several shellers near me and was wondering if anyone has ever used or is interested in using any shells for smoking?

email me @ hglover@gmail.com

[Texas-Hunter]

Welcome to Smoked-Meat..

I have used them with great success.. We call them blows here... How would you sell them?? Per pound of by the box??

[Squirrel]

I have about 30 pecan trees on my property and harvest my own. I tried the shells and didn't care for it. Left a bitter flavor. I do, however, use the pecan tree wood. They are very fragile trees the I get tons of limbs down and cut them up for smoking. Gonna get my first of the harvest very soon.

[Texas-Hunter]

I have about 30 pecan trees on my property and harvest my own. I tried the shells and didn't care for it. Left a bitter flavor. I do, however, use the pecan tree wood. They are very fragile trees the I get tons of limbs down and cut them up for smoking. Gonna get my first of the harvest very soon.

And they will too.. It is easy to use to many of them.. Kinda like Mesquite wood.. A little goes a long way..

[Squirrel]

And they will too.. It is easy to use to many of them.. Kinda like Mesquite wood.. A little goes a long way..

Feel ya Big Daddy. I guess since I have a generous supply of pecan wood I don't feel the need to use the shells. They actually make a great mulch for me winter pansy garden.

[DanMcG]

Who ya callin a pansy?
Pecan is my #1 favorite wood, but never tried the shells. I might have to buy a couple pounds of nuts and give it a try. I've done pistachio shells and liked it a lot

[Squirrel]

Who ya callin a pansy?
Pecan is my #1 favorite wood, but never tried the shells. I might have to buy a couple pounds of nuts and give it a try. I've done pistachio shells and liked it a lot

Hehehehehe.

I can't help but wonder if the shells aren't a lot like using ANY kinda wood for smoking. Whereas you need to let them age a bit first? Maybe the tannins (not sure that's the right word either) are too strong. Anywho, I think I will let some age a few months before using.

Great thread by the way. Gots me industrial thinking cap on.

[Slanted88]

Meemz in Law...is a nut cracker!...Get near 2 paper grocey sacks full bout every year. I use em & like results!

[blues_n_cues]

And they will too.. It is easy to use to many of them.. Kinda like Mesquite wood.. A little goes a long way..

what he said.
i use them too but use them sparingly. hickory hulls work also i use them when i don't feel like chopping wood and gathering them gives the kid something to do.

[SMOKE FREAK]

Have used pistaccio and almond but never pecan...Dont see why it wouldnt be good...

[Cajunsmoke13]

We used to take our pecans to a place that would crack and blow them. We always asked for the hulls back. I bet if you found a place in your are that does that you could maybe get a free bag or two. We father-in-law would use the hulls to smoke the fresh sausage.

[scoggins]

if any one is willin to pay freight i will be glad to ship them in flat rate box.

[Texas-Hunter]

if any one is willin to pay freight i will be glad to ship them in flat rate box.

Why are you not asking for a little scratch for your troubles??

[Jimh]

thats enough out of you Ken!! I will pay frieght

[nickelmore]

Thinking about it

thats enough out of you Ken!! I will pay frieght

I was thinking if i really need some as well......