I have been given a sample of Oak by a friend of mine to do a trial smoke with. It’s been seasoned, so that’s a good start – but there is bark on it.
If I was to leave this on, I guess it could add something nasty to the flavour?............ or would it really make no difference at all?
I’m inclined to remove it, but if it really makes no difference I will leave it on.................I vaguely recall Steve telling me at the cooking class that it really makes no difference at all.............although don’t hold me to that Steve!