Is hickory wood safe?

[nysheikaj]

We're new to Texas and have gotten into the barbecue scene. Naturally, this means we have hickory wood hanging around. Is hickory okay for chewing? What woods are and aren't safe?

[911guy]

I know cedar is not good. I understand that pine and aspen are fine. Not sure about the Hickory however. I'm sure someone here will set that straight.

[PinkGrass]

For chewing, I don't think it is... At least, I've never heard of it being used. I know the best way to go is with apple, birch, or willow branches. There's probably more, but I don't know them. :]

[cavywench]

I would say no to hickory, they are a nut tree and from everything I've read nut trees are no-nos. Stick with fruit tree branches.

[nysheikaj]

Thanks for all your replies. I thought it would be a good idea to ask knowledgeable folk first, so I haven't allowed it yet and now I won't.