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Default Question about salt for brining

Bob wrote:
>> Just my not so humble opinion, but mesquite and chicken DO NOT mix.
>>
>> Mesquite's a grilling wood. I can appreciate what it would do to a
>> steak for about 8 minutes. Smoking anything is just out of the
>> question. Way too overpowering.
>>
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>>

>
> Maybe that is what is wrong. I thought it was milder than hicory so I
> used it. What would be a good chicken (and Turkey) wood to use. That
> may make all the difference in the world.
>
> Bob



White oak, red oak, ash, cherry, dogwood or any combination of the above.

Easy on the oaks as they're strong. Cherry and Ash are mild. Dogwood just
plain smells good when you're cooking.


Love the ash,
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