New Wood - New Technique

BlueSmoke

I recently bought some coffee wood chips from Southern Style Products, and tried them out last night. While the chips were soaking, I put salt and pepper on the steaks - nothing more, because my main interest was in what the wood would contribute. Then I decided to roast the steaks instead of grilling them. When the fire was well-established I added the chips, and when the dome temp got to 200º put on the steaks. I cooked them direct for 20 mins on each side.
The aroma and flavor was fantastic. Beef and coffee wood seems to be a match made in Heaven.
The rest of the meal was fresh veggies sauteed in a scampi-style sauce, and glasses of gewurtztraminer.

KennyG

BlueSmoke,[p]I concur on the beef and coffee combination although I've yet to obtain coffee wood for my chip and chunk arsenal.[p]My Weber "Art of the Grill" cookbook has a simple recipe for New York strips. It calls for coursely grinding a couple Tbs. each of coffee beans and black peppercorns and using it a steak rub before grilling as usual. I've done this a couple of time and it was wonderful![p]K~G

Zeke

KennyG,[p]I'm going to try this tonight on a few NY Strips. Thanks!

Marvin

BlueSmoke,
Hi Ken, What was the surface of the meat like when cooked slowly at a low temp? Was there any kind of a crust? Best regards, Marvin

Painter

Ken, As long as you're on the cooking with coffee kick, try this out some time and let us know how you like it. I book marked this recipe, but have yet to try it. Maybe soon.
Painter

[ul][li]coffee bean/peppercorn crust[/ul]

KennyG

Painter,[p]Wow! Thank you my friend. This looks like a real winner and will be scheduled for next week.[p]K~G

BlueSmoke

Painter,
Sounds really good! I'll give it a try next weeks.[p]Ken

BlueSmoke

Marvin,
Surface was a bit dry; no crust at all. Didn't even get grill marks. Think the outside of a standing rib roast. I owe you one, Marvin, this wood was really good.[p]Ken

BlueSmoke

KennyG,
Try the link below: I was pleasantly surprised at the cost and speed of delivery.[p]Ken

BlueSmoke

BlueSmoke,
Hope this URL "sticks..."
[ul][li]Barbcue Wood Chips[/ul]