Hawaiian Kiawe (kee-ah-vey) wood

[jcboxlot]

The stuffed meatloaf I just posted. 

 

[Libohunden]

I'm on Maui now and just emailed the company, which is very near to my hotel (Waimea). If they can sell me some Kiawe wood, I wonder if I'll have issues getting it back?  Anyone have any idea?

 

[DivotMaker]

I wonder if I'll have issues getting it back?  Anyone have any idea?

No way!  I mean, what could possibly go wrong?  You have it in a big plastic bag in your carry-on, and tell the TSA agent it's wood for "smoking"; he/she takes that as it's going to smoke in the aircraft, which translates into "it might be a smoldering bomb!"  Next thing you know, you're spread-eagle on the floor, and they're pulling out handcuffs and rubber gloves.... no problem, just a "slight" delay.

I'd throw it in a UPS box and send it home. ;D

 

[jcboxlot]

+1 Mail it back, dont fight the man.  Or hassle.

 

[darreldbeck]

Thanks for tip. I was just about to order some new wood & now I know what I'll try.
Doug from Indiana

 

[Libohunden]

I did speak with them. They are awesome. They did recommend I just have it shipped as usual. But did special cut it for me in smaller pieces! Great people!

 

[DivotMaker]

Gotta love small companies like that, Libo!

 

[Libohunden]

Kiawe wood has arrived!  Smells great!!  I think I'll try it on shrimp tomorrow.

 

[oldrndrt]

Greg, thanks for the link.  Just ordered the kiawe and guava.  It's now $32 per order.

 

[Edward]

Received the goods today. Thank u Greg for the recommendation. Is everyone smoking this wood with the bark on or how ya doing it? I can't even imagine how to remove all this bark. I guess Smokinlicious got me spoiled.

 

[Libohunden]

You don't need to remove the bark.  It won't change the flavor.

I smoked a pork butt last weekend with Kiawe wood and it turned out fantastic.  Love the smell of it.