On 6/21/2011 9:06 AM, Hell Toupee wrote:

> Poplar _is_ a hardwood. It's not often used for grilling meat, but it
> can be used. It has a mild flavor, so when it is used, it is usually
> mixed with more flavorful hardwood. Some people have reported that
> cottonwoods (a type of poplar) has a chemical off-taste, but most agree
> that yellow poplar is okay to use. It just doesn't provide much in the
> way of flavor.

I think mine is yellow poplar. Good to know because if it isn't going
to add flavor, I won't bother. Thanks.