Tagaa Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 I am now living in Issan and my crate of stuff, including my charcoal grill, has finally arrived. I made some inquiries about aromatic wood for grilling/smoking and was advised to try mango & makam. I've tried mango, but am not 100% pleased with it. (I would kill for a hickory tree) I would like to know what else you all might use here. As an aside, I have thought about having my brother send me some hickory nuts to plant here. This is a "long term" solution, obviously. Will deciduous trees, like hickory, grow here in Issan? What about mesquite? Thanks, Tagaa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oceanrover Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 Here in the North West of the U.S. we use a lot of Apple and Alder. Alder is a weed IMHO based on the fact that it grows so fast and everywhere here. It may grow in the cooler area parts of Thailand, but it may not like the heat. Mike in Seattle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronthompson Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 I am now living in Issan and my crate of stuff, including my charcoal grill, has finally arrived. I made some inquiries about aromatic wood for grilling/smoking and was advised to try mango & makam. I've tried mango, but am not 100% pleased with it. (I would kill for a hickory tree) I would like to know what else you all might use here. try some BASIL it will add a nice flavor. I have been looking for Basil wood-Basil after it has gone to seed and is getting brittle. Have not found it as yet only fresh but it is cheap. Will try to grow some soon. You using Gas or charcoal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary A Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 An old friend of mine, unfortunately now deceased, always looked for fruit tree wood. He decided that lumyai wood was the best and pretty easy to come by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roietjimmy Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 Lime and orange have a nice flavor. To each his own taste but lime wood (milder than mesquite but simular) is plentiful in Thailand and orange (a fruity flavor) is also available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qualtrough Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 Last time I was at Homepro they had bags of Mesquite for sale, not too expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegemite Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 I am now living in Issan and my crate of stuff, including my charcoal grill, has finally arrived. I made some inquiries about aromatic wood for grilling/smoking and was advised to try mango & makam. I've tried mango, but am not 100% pleased with it. (I would kill for a hickory tree) I would like to know what else you all might use here. As an aside, I have thought about having my brother send me some hickory nuts to plant here. This is a "long term" solution, obviously. Will deciduous trees, like hickory, grow here in Issan? What about mesquite? Thanks, Tagaa Someone was asking questions about this very subject some time back and there is an excellent wood growing naturally upcountry. Try a forum search at the top of the page. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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