wine barrels...

Nu-Guy

Wondered if anyone has tried the wood chips/chunks that comes from old wine barrels? [p]Nu-Guy

Nature Boy

Nu-Guy,
I haven't, but Tim just gave me some chips made from JD whiskey barrels. When you put your nose in the bag, the smell of whiskey is prevelant. I expect the wine barrels would be great. Are they oak?? Try them out and let us know!
NB

Tanker Tim

Nu-Guy,[p]I can't speak for the wine barrel chips, but I have used the tabasco chips and they impart a nice flavor. I've also found that they also help to give the fire a small kick in the arse when you need to boost the temp a bit![p]Try the Tabasco chips with some chicken wings, you'll like it.[p]
TT[p]89 and a wake up!

Nu-Guy

Nature Boy,
I haven't ordered them, but they did sound interesting. I let you know when I do. That hen we spoke about earlier is finished. I'm just waiting for the Mrs. to get home. I did insert the probe like you said and seemed to get a more accurate reading. Oh, the wife just drove in.....time for the bird to leave its egg Let you know how it taste.[p]NG

Grillin' Bill

Nu-Guy,
They work well. I have used chips from old wine barrels and I liked it lightly with chicken, and more heavily with beef. If barrels are oak I'd expect it to be a little harsh with fish. Grapevines also work well for light smoking, but when you put them on they tenatively increase the heat. Have fun try anything thats how ya learn.[p]Try It It Might Work

Nu-Guy

Thanks Tim, I have to give that a try.[p]NG

Nu-Guy

Grillin Bill,
Sounds good to me. I wonder how those LiLac bushes might smoke [p]NG

Elder Ward

Nu-Guy,[p]I would advise agaisnt it. No amount a merinade will soften them up and it is hard to chew without getting splinters in your gums. [p]Say what,[p]Elder Ward

Nu-Guy

Elder Ward,
I thought maybe if I soaked them in mineral spirits it might take some of the toughness out.[p]

sprinter

Nu-Guy,[p]I don't want to be aroundwhen those chips get thrown on the fire. And I would seriously recommend THROWING them on, say from about 15 feet away.[p]Troy

djm5x9

Nature Boy:[p]Jack Daniels chips are the best. Butt or ribs smoked with these chips just can not be beat. The last time I was at BGE I bought a case of them. You are going to enjoy them.

Nature Boy

djm5x9,
Cool! Gotta have Tim come visit more often. The bearer of fine gifts. I look forward to trying them out. Might have to pull that butt out of the freezer soon.[p]Thanks
NB

Mary

Elder Ward,
LOL!!! Welcome back.[p]Mary

Nu-Guy

sprinter,
Ya, but think of the unique flavor!

Elder Ward

Mary,[p]My pleasure, not sure which Mary this is but OK. %^)[p]Elder Ward