Pimento Wood

[Mr. Twister]

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.

[jamaicarob]

never had a problem bringing into canada in storage bags, do not worry, it is not like bringing back gangi, soon come

[T&A]

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.

What is "treated" pimento wood?

[Patricia]

What is "treated" pimento wood?

It looks just like charcoal, lightweight & dusty...think Royal Oak

[all smiles]

I buy it online. It's a bit pricey but worth it.

[Kevin, PA]

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.

A Jamaican friend of mine just suggested the same thing to me last night.

[T&A]

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.

Thanks, I have tried that and didn't really get the results I wanted.

It looks just like charcoal, lightweight & dusty...think Royal Oak

I'm more of a "Kingsford" guy myself!

[Chet & Coleen]

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.

[T&A]

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

[Patricia]

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

Over the Summer, we did a 6 lb. pork butt ~~ Jerk Pulled Pork still have a couple containers in the freezer....