Monday, February 7, 2011

BBQ Smoking Troubleshooting


Bitter Taste - Can occur in some foods when smoke concentration is too heavy. The Oily residue that accumulates in the smokers is very bitter. If it comes in contact with food it will transfer the unpleasant taste. Remember that charcoal and foreign lump charcoals not processed correctly will also cause bitter flavors due to their high oil content.

Bitter, Pitch taste- Smoking with soft woods. Pitch and resins will accumulate on meats smoked with soft woods, such as evergreens, pine trees. Buy your wood from a good source beware of Big Box smoking wood in the plastic bags.

Hard, dry meat – Excessive smoking time or temperature can dry meat and make it hard.
Chris

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