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Title: What to Smoke on Robert Burns Day
Post by: JJC on January 24, 2005, 05:03:22 PM

Hi All,

Robert Burns Day is tomorrow, Jan. 25. Having detected a wee bit a Scots background amongst a few a ye, I'd like to know your recommendations for smoked food for a Burns Supper I'm having this weekend. On Friday, the Usquebaugh Club I run at work will be tasting several whiskeys from Kilmarnock and Ayr, Burns' birthplace and hometown. I'll be serving a hot-smoked salmon at that event. For Saturday's Supper I have the requisite haggis, but I like to ask for recommendations on some other (smoked) items to serve. I'm sure a wee drammie or six will also be quaffed by those present . . .

Send me you ideas and I'll let you know which ones I use and how they came out. Thanks!

John
Newton MA

Title: Re: What to Smoke on Robert Burns Day
Post by: nsxbill on January 24, 2005, 05:52:26 PM

Although it is not traditional to serve Atomic Buffalo Turds at a celebration that is Scottish, at least not until you establish that tradition, they would still be a hit!

Bill
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Title: Re: What to Smoke on Robert Burns Day
Post by: BigSmoker on January 24, 2005, 06:01:52 PM

John,
I don't even know who Robert Burns is but I agree with Bill. I bet Robert would have insisted on having these once a week had he ever tasted them. I made some for the Eagles/Falcons[:(][xx(] game yesterday. One friend had never had any and he had to make himself stop eating them. Yum Yum.

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Title: Re: What to Smoke on Robert Burns Day
Post by: Chez Bubba on January 25, 2005, 12:09:18 AM

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by BigSmoker
 John,
I don't even know who Robert Burns is...<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">Richard's older brother.[;)][:D][:D]

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Title: Re: What to Smoke on Robert Burns Day
Post by: JJC on January 25, 2005, 03:19:30 AM

Alright, ABTs are an excellent menu choice for a "new tradition". Any other suggestions? How about the Brits, especially those with some Gaelic background. Manxman, I'm thinking of you . . . [;)]

John
Newton MA

Title: Re: What to Smoke on Robert Burns Day
Post by: JJC on January 25, 2005, 03:20:49 AM

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by nsxbill
 Although it is not traditional to serve Atomic Buffalo Turds at a celebration that is Scottish, at least not until you establish that tradition, they would still be a hit!

Bill
Clan of Muirhead

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Bill, that's a SPECTACULAR clan symbol . . . any others out there? [8D]

John
Newton MA

Title: Re: What to Smoke on Robert Burns Day
Post by: JJC on January 25, 2005, 03:22:08 AM

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Chez Bubba
 <blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by BigSmoker
 John,
I don't even know who Robert Burns is...<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">Richard's older brother.[;)][:D][:D]

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Ya think next time I check into a hotel & they ask "Smoking or Non?" they would mind?
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Kirk, I had no idea you were such an historian! [:D][;)][:D]

John
Newton MA

Title: Re: What to Smoke on Robert Burns Day
Post by: MallardWacker on January 25, 2005, 02:29:39 PM

Just put some Irish Wiskey in with the filling and call them Irish Wiskey Turds . Just a thought, my brain is fried~I sarted at 3:00am yesturday and drove over 500 miles plus done the work I had to do~so if any of my posts dated as of today sound a bit "more" stupid than normal that is why.

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Title: Re: What to Smoke on Robert Burns Day
Post by: JJC on January 26, 2005, 03:45:44 AM

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by MallardWacker
 Just put some Irish Wiskey in with the filling and call them Irish Wiskey Turds . Just a thought, my brain is fried~I sarted at 3:00am yesturday and drove over 500 miles plus done the work I had to do~so if any of my posts dated as of today sound a bit "more" stupid than normal that is why.

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Hey Duck-man,

I knew you meant Scotch whiskey, not Irish whisky, for Burns Day . . . [:p][:D], nice idea!

John
Newton MA

Title: Re: What to Smoke on Robert Burns Day
Post by: Ian on January 27, 2005, 03:09:13 PM

good morning JJC/John As I read this it's to late to offer any idea's if I had some anyway, you would think with a good Gaelic name like Ian I would but I don't. Any how congradulation,s on your teams win, they played a great game made the clutch play's when they had to and most of all didn't turn the ball over, if it was our fate to lose at least it was to a class oranization.[8D]

Ian {STEELERS & AFC FAN!!!}

Title: Re: What to Smoke on Robert Burns Day
Post by: Ian on January 27, 2005, 03:13:40 PM

nsx/Bill morn that is just to wild[:D]

Ian {STEELERS FAN!!}

Title: Re: What to Smoke on Robert Burns Day
Post by: JJC on January 28, 2005, 03:31:44 AM

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Ian
 good morning JJC/John As I read this it's to late to offer any idea's if I had some anyway, you would think with a good Gaelic name like Ian I would but I don't. Any how congradulation,s on your teams win, they played a great game made the clutch play's when they had to and most of all didn't turn the ball over, if it was our fate to lose at least it was to a class oranization.[8D]

Ian {STEELERS & AFC FAN!!!}
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Still not too late, Ian! Burns day is past, but the smoke-out Burns supper is Saturday. I'm planning to have ABTs ala Bill, Clan of Muirhead [;)] spiffed up with some whisky as suggested by MW, clan of MacDuck [;)]. This is, ahem, a new Burns Day tradition in the making [:D]. I have some hot-smoked salmon (definitely Scottish) that I made using my recipe, though I really need to try Kummock's soon. I'm also doing some pulled pork as we speak as a back-up in case the haggis isn't a big hit. Come to think of it, I may try to smoke some of that as well . . . hey Duck-man, that might be a suitable food for mesquite and some pulled pork[;)][:D]!

Thanks for the encouragement for the Patriots, Ian. I would have felt the same way had the Steelers won. They're a class team and organization--in fact, the Pats owners publicly acknowledge how much the Steelers (and 49ers) owners helped them get set up several years ago when they bought the team. Philly is also an excellent team with a terrific coach, but I like our chances!

John
Newton MA

Title: Re: What to Smoke on Robert Burns Day
Post by: MallardWacker on January 28, 2005, 01:45:03 PM

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by JJC
.....clan of MacDuck [;)]. This is, ahem, a new Burns Day tradition in the making [:D]. . . . <hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">

Clan of MacDuck, that has a nice ring to it. I guess lets call it then~~~the first Saturday before Super Bowl~~IT IS the NBD.

 (I see a new thred starting: What are you cooking on your NBD.) 

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by JJC
......hey Duck-man, that might be a suitable food for mesquite and some pulled pork[;)][:D]!
John
Newton MA
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Man let me know, I would love to see that stiff work with something... What ever you think you need, cut in half.

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Title: Re: What to Smoke on Robert Burns Day
Post by: JJC on January 29, 2005, 10:06:32 PM

Hi All,

Well, I'm resting up before company comes for my Burns Supper. Everything is set:

Appetizers: Apple/hickory (2:1; 2 hr) smoked cheddar and Gorgonzola

ABTs, a new Scottish tradition suggested by Muirhead and
MacDuck, with a Gaelic flair: the filling is cream
cheese and haggis soaked in a peaty/smoky scotch whisky
and the bacon wrapped around the peppers was also sprayed
with the same whisky and allowed to dry for an hour

Dinner: Smoked apple-smoked sausages (mixed varieties); salad greens
with bits of smoked Gorgonzola and pear; and of course, a big
haggis (which I suppose I could have classified as sausage)

Dessert: apple pie, ala mode if desired

I have a collection of about 40 single malts, and I've selected several for the appetizers and several more for after dinner enjoyment. I'll let everyone know how it comes out. [:D] I'm not Scottish, so I'll also report how the true Scotsmen liked it! [;)]

P.S.--I also have large quantities of Belhaven Scottish Ale on hand to drink in between the whisky. Single malts and beer are great to drink together--they're both malted beverages!

John
Newton MA[:p]

Title: Re: What to Smoke on Robert Burns Day
Post by: nsxbill on January 29, 2005, 10:33:52 PM

John,

Are you going to send out direction on how to get there? What time do you want us all there? Sounds good...ABT's w/Haggis....good way of getting people to try it! [:D][:D]

Bill

Title: Re: What to Smoke on Robert Burns Day
Post by: jeanne on January 30, 2005, 02:02:32 AM

John
Sounds like you are one awsome host. You have some lucky friends!

Title: Re: What to Smoke on Robert Burns Day
Post by: JJC on January 31, 2005, 04:38:54 AM

Well, gang, here's the outcome of the Burns Supper . . . [:p][:p][:p]

More specifically, the ABTs were a HUGE hit. A couple of Scotsmen said it was the best use of haggis they had ever seen. One humorist shook her head and said "You just can't get good haggis in the US . . . of course, you can't get good haggis anywhere!" A few folks swore they could tell the brand of scotch I had doused the bacon on the ABTs with, and as any good host would do, I let them think they could.

The smoked cheddar and Gorgonzola was well-received, with both cheeses picking up that nice golden brown tint on the outside. As Manxman said, it wasn't a "wow", but the apple smoke definitely added some flair. It was subtle but noticeable.

Smoke sausages were quaffed down quickly and everyone appeared to like them though it was hard to understand the exact nature of the compliments since by that time there were a lot of people talking with their mouths full . . .

Nobody had any room for the apple pie . . . it was great at breakfast today [:D]

All in all, a smokin' Burns Supper!

John
Newton MA

Title: Re: What to Smoke on Robert Burns Day
Post by: MallardWacker on January 31, 2005, 02:13:37 PM

Yowzaaa JJC,

That simply sounded wonderul. And d a bit inspiring. Thanks for sharing that.

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Title: Re: What to Smoke on Robert Burns Day
Post by: JJC on February 02, 2005, 03:51:42 AM

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by MallardWacker
 Yowzaaa JJC,

That simply sounded wonderul. And d a bit inspiring. Thanks for sharing that.

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Thanks, Duck-man! BTW, do you (or anyone else) know who said "Yowzaaa" in a well known movie from the 1970's?

John
Newton MA

Title: Re: What to Smoke on Robert Burns Day
Post by: Oldman on February 02, 2005, 02:05:11 PM

JJC sound like you out did yourself. Nice job!

Now I guess I've had my head in the sand over the years when ever is subject of haggis came up.

What heck is a haggis?
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Title: Re: What to Smoke on Robert Burns Day
Post by: MallardWacker on February 02, 2005, 02:18:07 PM

JJC, can't for the life of me. One of my favorite sayings, especially in the duck blind is "Say Goodnight Dick". Very few people get that.. Man I wish they had that show in reruns.. My son would really get a kick out of that.

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Title: Re: What to Smoke on Robert Burns Day
Post by: nsxbill on February 02, 2005, 06:05:52 PM

Here is a reference to Haggis, a traditional dish in Scotland:

http://www.smart.net/~tak/haggis.html

Haggis is an acquired taste...scary!

Olds, I don't think you will have to post up any recipes on Haggis to the other website!

Bill

Title: Re: What to Smoke on Robert Burns Day
Post by: MallardWacker on February 02, 2005, 09:01:57 PM

WOW,

Anyhing from Brisket to Sheep Stomach to Gonads.
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Cock-a-Leekie
Tattie-an'-Neeps or Clapshot
(don't let Kirk get a hold on this these)

Tipsy Laird
Ratafia Biscuits (these do sound good)
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To say that these may be an aquired taste maybe an under statement. But over all very interesting...

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Title: Re: What to Smoke on Robert Burns Day
Post by: Chez Bubba on February 04, 2005, 01:35:19 AM

Wow, this is kinda interesting. I saw an article in one of the gourmet rags about a dude in Texas making authentic canned haggis. Asked the Mrs to get me some for the upcoming b-day. Never had it, wanna try it.

Kirk

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Title: Re: What to Smoke on Robert Burns Day
Post by: JJC on February 04, 2005, 05:57:11 AM

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by MallardWacker
 JJC, can't for the life of me. One of my favorite sayings, especially in the duck blind is "Say Goodnight Dick". Very few people get that.. Man I wish they had that show in reruns.. My son would really get a kick out of that.

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I believe that Gig Young's signature line in "They Shoot Horses, Don't They" was "Yowzaaa, Yowzaaa, Yowzaaa" as he would start up another session of the dance marathon.

As for "Say Goodnight, Dick", that's gotta be Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In, right? [8D][:D]

John
Newton MA

Title: Re: What to Smoke on Robert Burns Day
Post by: JJC on February 04, 2005, 05:59:37 AM

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Oldman
 JJC sound like you out did yourself. Nice job!

Now I guess I've had my head in the sand over the years when ever is subject of haggis came up.

What heck is a haggis?
Olds

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It was a blast! As for haggis, I believe that Bill of the Muirhead clan has given us more info than we wanted! [;)]

John
Newton MA

Title: Re: What to Smoke on Robert Burns Day
Post by: MallardWacker on February 05, 2005, 02:49:26 AM

JJC, Thanks for being honest about your age there. Man I wish that show was in re~runs.....I'm a more slap stick humor type guy, blazing Saddles and the Original Airplane. Can't stand the stand up type stuff, you know the type when some one stands up and makes a joke and everyone in the audiance slowly starts clapping and no one knows why they are doing it. I think of one exception: One of the few guys that laughed at his own jokes~~Red Skelton...

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