Pecan Store January 9th, 2009

Aside from producing some incredibly tasty treats, the pecan tree has several other uses. To get an idea of how versatile the tree is, I searched the words “pecan wood” and the search came back with over 261,000 results on Google.

From my search, I’ve learned that pecan wood is used to make everything from incredibly durable hardwood floors to everyday household furniture and can even be smoked at barbecues to add extra flavor to food.

I was particularly interested in how I could use the pecan wood to add a delicious twist to my everyday barbecues. We love to fire up the grill at my house whenever possible, and this seemed like the perfect way to spice up our normal routine.

In order to get that sweet, smooth, smoky taste of pecan wood into any barbecue, start by purchasing pecan wood chunks or chips from your local retailer. (Be sure to use pecan wood chunks that are specifically made for cooking; many lumber stores treat their wood with chemicals, which is definitely not OK to cook with.) Although the directions vary from product to product, most wood chunks or chips simply need to be soaked in water for a good length of time so they don’t burn when placed over an open fire. After the wood has had a chance to soak, simply add it on top of the coals and cook away! A simple cooking technique for delicious food.

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