On 17-Jul-2009, "Granby" > wrote:

> > wrote in message
> ...
> >I was reading through the BBQ FAQ and saw a list of woods not to use.
> > Most of which didn't surprise me but one did. SASSAFRAS. Why shouldn't
> > this wood be used? I would think it would impart a slightly sweet
> > flavor.....no?
>
>
> As I remember SASSAFRAS. from a young girl, we had to drink the tea made
> from the roots every spring. Anyway, as I remember it stinks like all
> get
> out when they burned branches after trimming the tree. I also think
> there
> is a syrupy kind of residue from the burning. Could be wrong and I am
> sure
> someone will tell me if I am. I know for sure about the stinking wood
> part!

Burning Sassafras is certainly aromatic, but I certainly would not put it
in the category of "Stink" any more then I would Hickory, Maple or
fruitwood.

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