"Chuck" wrote in message

On Wed, 11 Aug 2004 04:18:54 GMT, "Maxprop"
wrote:


I may try boiling my rough turnings, but then again I may split the
stuff up and have some fragrant firewood instead. Gotta admit I'm
disappointed. The heartwood is lovely.

Max,
Absolutely save your shavings and small pieces for your barbecue.
Soak them in water for half an hour or so, wrap them up in aluminum
foil, poke a couple of holes in the foil and place it directly on the
coals. This is just awesome smoke for pork, and it tastes pretty good
with any other meat, too.

Waste not want not!

I still have a huge bag of mesquite chips sent to me by my brother in
California, but your suggestion is intriguing. The aroma from the logs
(sitting temporarily in the driveway) is so pungent that we can smell it
from the living room.

Max