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I know I asked this question awhile back but it was about 7 years ago. Is there any problem bringing back some pimento wood from JA? I would love to have some as I just bought a smoker last year and I would really like to try smoking some jerk chicken / pork / turkey (you get the point) using pimento wood. Thanks.
I would like answer to that question as well. I did find a place online that you can have the wood shipped to you.
i brought home some wood a couple of years ago, put it in zip lock bags, no problem, you can buy the wood from the roadside jerk barrel vendors cheap, soon come
You know that is a great question..My first thought was simple just go here
https://help.cbp.gov/app/answers/det...-united-states
And just assumed it would be almost impossible or cost prohibitive. Heck NY state doesn't even want us to move firewood from place to place within the state.
But then I thought about the wood carvings I brought home with no trouble at all....Hmmmm makes you think.
So I am of little to no help at all except I will be watching for a good response on this question.
through the board, contact Jim and Sara they buy it some where in minnapolis
Thanks. I will bring some zip lock bags :)Quote:
Originally Posted by jamaicarob
Through an old City Pages article I found this information. http://shop.pimentowood.com/main.sc;...0.qscstrfrnt01
This is the place that supplies Pimento wood to Smalley's in Stillwater. :)
Good question. I just bought a new smoker and want to get some Pimento wood too. I remembered reading on here others had no issues bringing it back.That's on my "to do" list for our next trip.
If you bring back the "treated" pimento wood, you might want to double-bag it. This way, it won't make a mess in your suitcase.
I have brought back pimento wood more than a few times
The experience that I have had is if it is shavings you will be ok, if you bring back pieces bigger than 2 inches in
Diameter, they get taken away from you, I have had it taken back from me a few times, pimento wood is very very hard
And even a using shaver tool is a lot of work, If you chop it into small sticks you should be ok, now just buy it online, it is nice and chipped very small
This is all for entry into Canada , elsewhere not sure
From what I understand, it is illegal as per the USDA to bring back pimento wood into the US. It could be environmentally hazardous if something was in the wood like bugs you may not even see. Its no different than bringing meat or fruit. Not sure about the treated mentioned.
For use in a smoker I 'd recommend applewood chips which are easy to find in the US and throw some pimento berrys on the wood for flavor.
There are websites that sell pimento online. I 'd suggest obtaining it that way.
never had a problem bringing into canada in storage bags, do not worry, it is not like bringing back gangi, soon come
What is "treated" pimento wood?Quote:
Originally Posted by Patricia
It looks just like charcoal, lightweight & dusty...think Royal Oak :)Quote:
Originally Posted by T&A
I buy it online. It's a bit pricey but worth it.
A Jamaican friend of mine just suggested the same thing to me last night.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr. Twister
Thanks, I have tried that and didn't really get the results I wanted.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr. Twister
I'm more of a "Kingsford" guy myself! :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Patricia
I have a few sticks left out in the garage right now, think split oak about 12 inches long. I have almost given up on the chipping and soaking technique I use with apple, mesquite, etc. The wood is very hard and I just split it down into smaller pieces and lay it direct on the coals in my smoker. I have won a few cook offs with it. Funny thing, swear to god, it doesn't work well with beef, is OK with pork, but kicks it with chicken.
Thanks. I figured it would be best with poultry, wonder about a pork butt or two? Guess I'll just have to give it a try :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Chet & Coleen
Over the Summer, we did a 6 lb. pork butt ~~ Jerk Pulled Pork :o still have a couple containers in the freezer....Quote:
Originally Posted by T&A