herb stems on hot coals ?

LoisLane

Is there any benefit to adding leftover stems etc from after I tear the leaves off fresh herb sprigs to the top of the lump, just before food is added (or at some point during a cook) ?

I imagine they are too tiny to do any good & will just disintegrated in seconds, but fresh herb stems are soo fragrant- I hate to keep tossing them out.

Is there anything else people ever add to the lump coal for flavors (besides wood chips/ chunks) ? I know burning citrus peel is truly gaggy... and I'm not trying to turn the coal bed into a composter by any meals- just curious if there are any additional uses for any food scraps or flavorings that you don't normally think of using.

Richard Fl

I put the woody stems from rosemary on the coals when doing lamb, also toss in some old used coffee grounds that have been dried when doing steaks.

Desert Oasis Woman

Coffee grounds onto the coal
Intriguing concept
In place of coffee rub?
Another reason for this forum :woohoo:
Thanks, Richard