"The Fat Man®" wrote

>
> Bob, stinkweed and pine needles would give off a better smell than
mesquite.
> You're doing the right thing by tossing it in the trash.
>
> Those dang Texans have been trying to rid their state of the weed
for years.
> Their most successful attempt has been selling it to folks as BBQ
wood.
>
> I've eaten a *LOT* of BBQ in my day, and while I've never eaten
anything
> good that came from a mesquite fire, some folks say it's good for
grilling.
> I'm inclined to believe them, but for smoking it's worthless.
>
>
> TFM®
>
I do believe you are correct TFM®. Years ago, I did a lot of grilling
with
mesquite, but there was now smoke involved other then from grease
drippings.
We burned mesquite in a brick pit and always let it reduce to coals
before
cooking on it.

Brick ( Didn't always have the money to buy real wood )