Will washing stakes wash away the favor?

Question

Will washing stakes wash away the favor?

Answer 1

wood isnt that tasty regardless if you wash it or not

Answer 2

I presume you are not talking about pieces of wood, so I will say yes.

Pat dry, rub in oil and throw on the barbie mate.

Answer 3

in plain water no, I clean my meat with lemon slices that seem to hold in the seasoning and the meat dont taste so fleshy