Did I make a Mistake?

Phone Guy · April 08, 2005, 12:30:01 AM

Before finding this site I ordered 120 Misquite Bisquettes with my smoker. I haven't found much good said about this flavor. What meat can I smoke with these that will come out good?

P.S. I haven't received the BS yet.

Habanero Smoker · April 08, 2005, 12:46:43 AM

A lot of members do not like mesquite, I do. You will find that the mesquite bisquettes are strong, so I find myself mixing it with other woods. For brisket I use 1 mesquite, plus 2 hickory per hour and apply smoke for four hours. Occasionally I will use 1 mesquite, plus 3 maple or apple when smoking chicken or turkey, and apply smoke for three hours.

JJC · April 08, 2005, 02:09:30 AM

Hi PG,

Although you may have purchased a lifetime supply of mesquite, as Hab indicates there are definitely uses for it. He is right about using it sparingly compared to other woods because I think the concentrated smoke you get in a BS brings out some of the pungency in mesquite that can overpower the taste of the food if you're not careful.

I have used mesquite for smoked shrimp (a la S+S), which is roughly a 30 min smoke, and it is excellent (I've also used alder, apple and pecan with good results).

I'm sure others have used mesquite and liked it--hope they'll chime in!

John
Newton MA

nsxbill · April 08, 2005, 02:18:51 AM

I have a 48 pack of it, and have used it for an entire smoke for ribs. They came out great. Some just think it is the Devil's Wood. I am not one of them. I have recently tried Pecan, and I like it. I use a lot of Alder, Maple, Oak and Apple. I really like Alder too, but after one smoke with the Pecan, I have a new favorite!

Bill

There is room on earth for all God's creatures....on my plate next to the mashed potatoes.

Phone Guy · April 08, 2005, 04:58:00 PM

Thanks for the replies. I also (at the same time) ordered 120 Hickory and 48 Apple. I have had a couple smokers before but not a BS. I looked at their site and saw receipe's for chicken that calls for apple, so I should be ok there. I have a large amount of Buffalo and Antelope in the freezer. I also make my own sausage, (German, Italian, and Polish) I look forward to smoking a variety of meats and maybe cheese. Have you tried Mozzerella?

psdubl07 · April 08, 2005, 05:04:27 PM

Welcome Phone Guy. You will use the Mesquite, whether by itself or mixed with other flavors, don't worry about it. I too have used it for ribs and brisket. It's also wonderful for smoked almonds.

Check the cheese forum or do a search and you will find threads about Mozzarella. [;)]

Bassman · April 11, 2005, 08:48:06 PM

Phone Guy,
Mesquite is one of my favorite woods,I like it on Beef Brisket, venison,Sausage & Pork butts.

Jack

Phone Guy · April 22, 2005, 12:46:15 AM

I will be using it. I did some sausages with apple and misquite 2-1 and they were fine. How about misquite jerky?

Chez Bubba · April 22, 2005, 02:25:42 AM

Strips or ground? For strips, I like it a lot. Never tried the ground before because it just seems so odd to me. I'm gonna have to taste someone else's before I change my mind.

Kirk

http://www.chezbubba.com
Ya think next time I check into a hotel & they ask "Smoking or Non?" they would mind?

Phone Guy · April 22, 2005, 05:55:01 AM

Strips, I just put some Antelope in some Mandarin Teriyaki cure and seasoning from High Mountain. Only 1 pound for now to test. I will probubly use the misquite.

Chez Bubba · April 23, 2005, 04:04:47 AM

I've never had antelope but will assume it's much like venison or elk. I think you will like the results with mesquite.

Kirk

http://www.chezbubba.com
Ya think next time I check into a hotel & they ask "Smoking or Non?" they would mind?

Phone Guy · April 23, 2005, 05:18:22 PM

I just put the Antelope in the smoker. 2 hours at 200. I got my Maverick yesterday. Not probing the Antelope but the Smoker temp and outside. Its 55 deg outside right now.

..just in case you were wondering.

Crazy Canuck · June 17, 2005, 01:19:41 PM

Love Mesquite with my Jerky as most of my Jerky is wild meat I think it will do well with antelope.

Addicted to Smokin'[:p][:p][:p]
DanR
Fort St. John, BC

Phone Guy · June 21, 2005, 05:24:39 PM

I did this jerky in April and it came out great. It lasted only a day or two. I need to make more.

Cajun · April 03, 2007, 01:01:03 PM

Last year my wife and I went out to see a cousin in Abilene, Tx. and while out there I rounded up a large bundle of Misquete the real stuff (about 150#s) and was all smiles :). Just thought I was going to use it in my offset smoker ???. That stuff in the real is strong :o, it woundup drying up befroe I could use it up, even tried to give it away :-\, Lesson learned stick with the good stuff ;).......The Cajun