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Liquid Smoke?

Stargazer77 — Thu, 25 Feb 2016 05:37:51 GMT

I DVR Dr. Oz every day and watch the segments that interest me. The other day he had a segment on Liquid Smoke. Generally speaking, NJ is not known for its bbq, unlike other parts of the country, so I'm not too familiar with Liquid Smoke. Does anyone use this? What do you do with it? Is more better or is it too much smoke flavor?

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soonersis — Thu, 25 Feb 2016 05:48:54 GMT

I have used it on occasion. More is definitely not better. It just takes a small amount (like about a teaspoon) to give a nice smoke flavor. I have used it when making a barbeque brisket or ribs.

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Kachina624 — Thu, 25 Feb 2016 05:56:51 GMT

I keep some in the cupboard and occasionally use a bit. As soonersis said, it can easily be overdone.

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Mothertrucker — Thu, 25 Feb 2016 06:10:54 GMT

A little goes a long way..we ahve it in regular (hickory) and also Mesquite...Wright's is the manufcturer I know of.

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Lilysmom — Thu, 25 Feb 2016 12:06:40 GMT

Agreeing with previous posters. A little goes a long way. LM

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picco — Thu, 25 Feb 2016 12:08:16 GMT

I use it in my soups and chili. Gives a nice "round" smooth flavor. I've also used it in baked beans. Always have a little jar on hand!

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debic — Thu, 25 Feb 2016 12:16:39 GMT

I use it in marinades, especially for jerky. I keep some in a pressurised oil sprayer for a few things I cook on the grill. A little goes a long way for sure.

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Poodlepet2 — Thu, 25 Feb 2016 12:34:35 GMT

I have been using it for years-hickory is what most grocers carry, but I found more flavors by Colgin on Amazon. The Apple is delicious...the other flavors I can't vouch for because my kids used them up before I could even try them-even when my daughter was an avowed vegan! She made an awesome mushroom burger with it.

Poodlepet2

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Sooner — Thu, 25 Feb 2016 13:39:07 GMT

Isn't that stuff supposed to kill you? Here in Oklahoma we have lots of wonderful wood-smoked slow cooked bbq, so that's not a problem. I've never used it but thought it was really supposed to be bad for you.

I've heard bbq is bad for you, but if that were the fact nobody in Oklahoma over the age of 45 would be alive.

Depends on what day of the week it is whether or not it's...

debic — Thu, 25 Feb 2016 13:53:02 GMT

@Sooner wrote:
Isn't that stuff supposed to kill you? Here in Oklahoma we have lots of wonderful wood-smoked slow cooked bbq, so that's not a problem. I've never used it but thought it was really supposed to be bad for you.

I've heard bbq is bad for you, but if that were the fact nobody in Oklahoma over the age of 45 would be alive.

Depends on what day of the week it is whether or not it's bad for you. Smoking food on the grill was supposed to be bad as well. Who knows.

As far as liquid smoke goes, it depends on what and where you are making. My SIL used to put it on the ribs she did in the oven. I've used it on my hotwings if I can't cook them on the grill. If you don't overdo it, it adds a nice flavor. The mister sprayer I use is wonderful to put a nice even mist on anything I want to use it with.

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RespectLife — Thu, 25 Feb 2016 14:32:41 GMT

@Poodlepet2 wrote:
I have been using it for years-hickory is what most grocers carry, but I found more flavors by Colgin on Amazon. The Apple is delicious...the other flavors I can't vouch for because my kids used them up before I could even try them-even when my daughter was an avowed vegan! She made an awesome mushroom burger with it.
Poodlepet2

Thanks @Poodlepet2 for the suggestion of Colgin on Amazon. I have only found hickory in Wegman's and would LOVE to try other flavors! Thanks for sharing!

I love liquid smoke and use it for our smoker marinades, soups, stews, chilis...you name it!

It is kinda like Frank's Red Hot or Smoked Paprika...you only need a little shot to get good flavor.

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DiAnne — Thu, 25 Feb 2016 18:43:21 GMT

I have heard of it but have never used it. I think my mother used to put it in baked beans.

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BornToShop — Thu, 25 Feb 2016 22:42:20 GMT

This is just like all the hoopla regarding bacon, meat, eggs; they are terrible for you. However, I choose to live the La Vida Loca & by golly that would be indulging in a little liquid smoke every now & then. However, not to the level I do when it is "wine-thirty"... Bottom line, I love liquid smoke the far & few times DH & I grill. You don't need much but to devote a show debating liquid smoke puzzles me.

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Nightowlz — Thu, 25 Feb 2016 23:18:00 GMT

Don't use it much but Colgin is the brand I use. Maybe it could be replaced with smoked salt or smoked paprika.

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Stargazer77 — Thu, 25 Feb 2016 23:49:36 GMT

Thanks everyone! I really enjoyed reading all your replies! I bought a bottle of Liquid Smoke at the grocery store (Wright's Hickory) and tried it on a hamburger I made in the oven and it came out pretty good. I used very little so I couldn't really taste a very strong flavor, I might use a little bit more next time.

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debic — Fri, 26 Feb 2016 13:28:16 GMT

@Stargazer77 wrote:
Thanks everyone! I really enjoyed reading all your replies! I bought a bottle of Liquid Smoke at the grocery store (Wright's Hickory) and tried it on a hamburger I made in the oven and it came out pretty good. I used very little so I couldn't really taste a very strong flavor, I might use a little bit more next time.

Try one of those pump oil sprayers, they are amazing. You just have to remember to loosen the lid and wipe the sprayer off and retighten the lid to keep it working.