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Miscellaneous Topics => New Topics => Topic started by: squirtthecat on October 06, 2010, 04:57:20 PM

Title: Sufferin' Sassafras!
Post by: squirtthecat on October 06, 2010, 04:57:20 PM
Up In Smoke sent me a box of goodies today...

(I apologize in advance for the feline photo bomber)

(http://lh4.ggpht.com/_CbvAIVzmFFM/TK0JXpqI9HI/AAAAAAABPlA/181oUgvSJn4/s800/20101006174823.jpg)

Roughly a pound of Sassafras limb trimmings, and a bottle of a very interesting sauce...

I'll let the wood dry for a few weeks, then bust it down to use in the Traeger (or even the Bradley) in small pieces.

Gonna try the glaze this weekend on some pork and/or chicken!

Thanks Jerry!
Title: Re: Sufferin' Sassafras!
Post by: camoghost on October 06, 2010, 05:01:20 PM
Let us know how it come out, looks good.
Title: Re: Sufferin' Sassafras!
Post by: Up In Smoke on October 06, 2010, 05:14:33 PM
You're welcome Pat.
I am looking forward to your creations with it for sure!

I am thinking i may grill some wings this weekend and see how they turn out with that glaze.
Title: Re: Sufferin' Sassafras!
Post by: classicrockgriller on October 06, 2010, 06:16:25 PM
That Jerry is a mean guy sending you stuff for you to make something special. ;D

Just awesome!

Title: Re: Sufferin' Sassafras!
Post by: NePaSmoKer on October 06, 2010, 07:53:24 PM
Pat

I have 200 lbs of Sassafras but ya have to come get it   ;D
Title: Re: Sufferin' Sassafras!
Post by: Quarlow on October 06, 2010, 09:31:01 PM
Mmm that glaze sounds tasty.
Title: Re: Sufferin' Sassafras!
Post by: Wildcat on October 07, 2010, 05:46:12 AM
Sassafras sounds interesting. I've drank many gallons of home brewed Sassafras tea but never thought of smoking with it. I'm guessing a flavor similiar to oak.
Title: Re: Sufferin' Sassafras!
Post by: Habanero Smoker on October 07, 2010, 01:36:12 PM
I have that stuff growing like weeds along my lawn line. The wood smells sweet like its sap; sassafras. One benefit I get from it is that I can make my own Gumbo File powder. I've never attempted to use it to smoke food. I may try it some day.
Title: Re: Sufferin' Sassafras!
Post by: squirtthecat on October 07, 2010, 01:39:43 PM

I'll try it on some chicken or something simple like that.   Load the Traeger with Alder, so the sassafras flavor comes through..
Title: Re: Sufferin' Sassafras!
Post by: BuyLowSellHigh on October 07, 2010, 05:18:14 PM
Didn't NePaS use some sassafras on some old school Andouille he made a while back?

STC, those chunks look almost the right size to do a little crosscut and make a puck for the Bradley.
Title: Re: Sufferin' Sassafras!
Post by: squirtthecat on October 07, 2010, 05:25:14 PM
Quote from: BuyLowSellHigh on October 07, 2010, 05:18:14 PM
STC, those chunks look almost the right size to do a little crosscut and make a puck for the Bradley.

We're on the same wavelength...    ;)

I'll dry them a bit and hit them with a sharp blade and a steady hand.  (neither of which I have - I'll bribe one of the woodworking guys at the office w/ some pulled pork)
Title: Re: Sufferin' Sassafras!
Post by: KyNola on October 08, 2010, 08:16:10 AM
Quote from: BuyLowSellHigh on October 07, 2010, 05:18:14 PM
Didn't NePaS use some sassafras on some old school Andouille he made a while back?

Yep, he sure did!
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