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- Joined
- Sep 11, 2011
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Following up on:
https://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=306251&highlight=kingsford+cumin
I tried out the cumin chili briquets tonight on some S/P chicken halves hung in a wsm which is one of my go to cooks. Per the instructions I put 6 in and quickly you can smell something (good), like chili powder is being burned. It's not a rich smell like from a hunk of hickory or cherry but it's nice. I didn't notice any mesquite notes. Two hours into the cook and the smell is still there but weaker.
Yes there was a noticeable difference from the usual chicken. Smelling it there is something different but I doubt I could pick out cumin. It's kind of a subtle background "warm rounded" smell. Taste wise has that profile but it's subtle, but noticeable. If you sauced the chicken the taste may be overpowered.
If you're the type of person who believes "smoke is smoke, all woods are the same" I'm not sure if you could tell the difference, maybe.
So yes they do work for me and I'll use them again and pick up a few more clearance bags. I'll also give the bag of basil a try at some point.
https://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=306251&highlight=kingsford+cumin
I tried out the cumin chili briquets tonight on some S/P chicken halves hung in a wsm which is one of my go to cooks. Per the instructions I put 6 in and quickly you can smell something (good), like chili powder is being burned. It's not a rich smell like from a hunk of hickory or cherry but it's nice. I didn't notice any mesquite notes. Two hours into the cook and the smell is still there but weaker.
Yes there was a noticeable difference from the usual chicken. Smelling it there is something different but I doubt I could pick out cumin. It's kind of a subtle background "warm rounded" smell. Taste wise has that profile but it's subtle, but noticeable. If you sauced the chicken the taste may be overpowered.
If you're the type of person who believes "smoke is smoke, all woods are the same" I'm not sure if you could tell the difference, maybe.
So yes they do work for me and I'll use them again and pick up a few more clearance bags. I'll also give the bag of basil a try at some point.
