Ping GG - Char Sui

SoCalWJS

Hey Granpa's Grub!

I'm gonna do the Char Sui in a couple of days with Grandpa Kwock's recipe.

http://www.eggheadforum.com/index.php?option=com_simpleboard&func=view&id=791533&catid=1

Wondered if you ever got around trying it with wood chunks (or if anybody else did after seeing this excellent looking recipe!)

Richard Fl

I like apple or guava. soft flavor

http://www.eggheadforum.com/index.php?option=com_simpleboard&func=view&id=787628&catid=1

Grandpas Grub

 
On that first cook I didn't. However, eating some 2 days later there was quite a bit of smoke flavor in the meat, very good. The marinade was a bit weak. Next time I will make some extra marinade for the re-heat.

I will also try some cherry or apple wood. I would think JD #7 chips wold be good too.

When you work up the ingredients keep in mind the honey is used as a baste at the end of the cook. I mixed the honey in with the rest of the ingredients and it turned out excellent.

GG

Grandpas Grub

Richard, thanks for posting that link. I was looking for that detail cook.

I really like the idea of strips.

Kent

SoCalWJS

Thanks - any point in honey in the marinade and as a baste, or would that be overkill?

Grandpas Grub

I used the remaining marinade for a baste and basted twice during the cook. Once about 5 minutes before pulling. I am not sure what adding a second coat of honey would do. The cook was not too sweet.

Just another thing to try.

GG