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Thanks ye mighty Cajuns!
Posted on 4/23/13 at 9:07 am
Posted on 4/23/13 at 9:07 am
I wanted to take a second and thank ya'll for all the great ideas for our VT Smoke-House. As you well know up here in VT the food is -to say the least- lacking.
Recently, I reached out to you guys regarding our recently obtained BBQ pits and Smoke-House. Slowly, we have been using a few recipes and they are (to say the least) a HIT. Our lunch numbers have doubled and two local magazines are coming to do articles on the new Cajun Flare in Yankee land.
So, being a south LA boy it is really good to hear from Ya'll and better to finally be eating decent again...and yes I have put on a few LB's.
Thanks again, and keep them flowing in.
p.s. anyone near the area please stop in and say hello.
TheWoodpecker
Recently, I reached out to you guys regarding our recently obtained BBQ pits and Smoke-House. Slowly, we have been using a few recipes and they are (to say the least) a HIT. Our lunch numbers have doubled and two local magazines are coming to do articles on the new Cajun Flare in Yankee land.
So, being a south LA boy it is really good to hear from Ya'll and better to finally be eating decent again...and yes I have put on a few LB's.
Thanks again, and keep them flowing in.
p.s. anyone near the area please stop in and say hello.
TheWoodpecker
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Posted on 4/23/13 at 9:15 am to The Woodpecker
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the new Cajun Flare in Yankee land
details?
Posted on 4/23/13 at 9:21 am to The Woodpecker
Good deal!
Posted on 4/23/13 at 9:22 am to HeadyMurphey
I guess the thing is they really don't BBQ up here. When they do it is flat and tasteless. Every meat ( Chix, Pork, Beef, etc.) all taste the same. We are adding the right spices and taking the time to do it right. The Valley News is coming to check it out and so is WoodStock Magazine. Again, thanks. If this makes me rich and you can make it here, the BEER is on me. Pecker
Posted on 4/23/13 at 9:31 am to The Woodpecker
One quick question. We are currently using Ash Wood for the smoker. I have a feeling it is because of cost, not sure though. Is this right? What is the best wood for smoking Beef, Pork, and Chicken. Again, it's turning out good, but I want perfect. 
Thanks again, Pecker.
Thanks again, Pecker.
Posted on 4/23/13 at 9:36 am to The Woodpecker
Mild (best for foods that are not heavily seasoned or sauced). Alder, apple, cherry, grape, maple, mulberry, orange, and peach.
Strong (best for strong flavored foods with lots of spice and/or sauce). Hickory, mesquite, oak, pecan, walnut, and whiskey barrel.
Strong (best for strong flavored foods with lots of spice and/or sauce). Hickory, mesquite, oak, pecan, walnut, and whiskey barrel.
Posted on 4/23/13 at 9:38 am to PBeard
Is Ash just no good, or are these are just better, cause I'll have them change today. Thanks
Posted on 4/23/13 at 10:04 am to The Woodpecker
What part of VT? Lovely state with lots of interesting food businesses.
Posted on 4/23/13 at 10:05 am to hungryone
I wouldn't use ash.
Posted on 4/23/13 at 10:07 am to hungryone
We are located in Quechee, right on the NH border. Pretty much East Central.
Posted on 4/23/13 at 10:23 am to The Woodpecker
I was in that hood last year at this time....beautiful in the springtime. Quechee Gorge is pretty awesome to a flat lander. I was impressed by the quality and variety of offerings from small producers at stores in the region: seemed like every gas station or corner store had local honey, maple syrup, local cheeses, baked goods, sweets, etc. you could really see how a cottage food law allowing home-kitchen produced items to be sold commercially was making an impact on the rural economy.
Who makes your bread? So much quality baking in that area.
Who makes your bread? So much quality baking in that area.
Posted on 4/23/13 at 10:24 am to The Woodpecker
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Is Ash just no good, or are these are just better, cause I'll have them change today. Thanks
It burns too hot if I remember correctly. I've never used it and I never really want to. Staples to have around (in my opinion) are Pecan, Hickory, Mesquite, Apple, Cherry and Oak. And then it just depends on what you're cooking.
Posted on 4/23/13 at 10:29 am to htownjeep
Ash does burn fast, but it's fairly mild. If you and your customers like the taste, then use it. I'm a big fan of cherry, and I'll bet you can find some VT cabinetmaker who uses cherry and arrange to buy scrap suitable for smoking. Toes furniture builders generate lots of nice planer trimmings, sawdust, etc.
This post was edited on 4/23/13 at 10:30 am
Posted on 4/23/13 at 10:35 am to htownjeep
Yep, the local Produce, Dairy, and of course the Syrups are outstanding. We recently had a chance to go to Sugar Bush farms and were amazed. We start carry a brooder variety of their products in June.
Yea, we just got another cord of Ash and as soon as we are close to the end of it I am ordering something else.
And yes it is beautiful here, but still Winter. Woke up this morning and temp was in the low twenties. Ready for a bit of summer.
Yea, we just got another cord of Ash and as soon as we are close to the end of it I am ordering something else.
And yes it is beautiful here, but still Winter. Woke up this morning and temp was in the low twenties. Ready for a bit of summer.
Posted on 4/23/13 at 10:37 am to The Woodpecker
Thanks for the idea re: Cherry scraps. I'll try that. Again, anyone near the area come visit.
Posted on 4/23/13 at 10:46 am to The Woodpecker
Gotta go get on someones arse for not starting the pits on time, so i'm off the keys for a while. Please keep ideas coming and THANKS. The Woodpecker.
Posted on 4/23/13 at 11:14 am to htownjeep
Add peach to the mix.
Posted on 4/23/13 at 11:17 am to CITWTT
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Add peach to the mix.
I saw that in a previous post and made note of it. I haven't seen it around but then again I haven't been looking for it. I'm intrigued. Mostly for pork and chicken I'm guessing?
Posted on 4/23/13 at 11:29 am to htownjeep
Chicken first, pork second, beef Nien.
Posted on 4/23/13 at 11:29 am to htownjeep
Just found this site and has a LOT of different types of woods. Not cheap, but most things that are worth having usually aren't!
Fruitawood
Fruitawood
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