Black meat

[Joetee]

Why is it that most of you smoking meat let it cook until it is black. Wouldn't it be better if it still resembled meat instead of tar?

I know it's the bark or crust but still, you can't eat that can you?

Or is it your intension to cut it off and discard?

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[1buckie]

As long as it's done with nice, clean burning wood, it's really flavorful.....might look "burnt', but the taste & texture can be anywhere from good to otherworldly !!!

[Dc_smoke309]

Sometimes the bark is the best part! 

[wessonjb]

Bark is what you want when smoking and the pieces with it are the best part


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[HoosierKettle]

Discard the bark?  Oh man, you need to smoke a pork butt asap and find out what great bark tastes like. It's definitely the best part.  It does not have a charred flavor and when the pork is pulled and bark is distributed, that flavors all of the pork.


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[kettlebb]

@Joetee this is a pretty good read.

http://amazingribs.com/tips_and_technique/bark.html


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[mhiszem]

Great read thanks @kettlebb I love knowing the science behind it.

[Dc_smoke309]

It's a sticky, chewy meat treat ! I 

[CarrieAnn]

My daughter's would say "you're right.  You don't want that black part - pass that over to me"  LOL

[bbqking01]

Why is it that most of you smoking meat let it cook until it is black. Wouldn't it be better if it still resembled meat instead of tar?

I know it's the bark or crust but still, you can't eat that can you?

Or is it your intension to cut it off and discard?

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The bark when mixed in or by itself is a very flavorful part of the meat. So tasty...

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[Erich]

Then you have my friend who smokes with Avocado wood only.  This inside of the lid of his offset smoker is glossy black and has black icicles hanging down.  His ribs taste like creosote because that is what HE likes.  His guests less so.  His wife prevailed upon him to early foil wrap some of the ribs.

[MrHoss]

I know it's the bark or crust but still, you can't eat that can you?

You must throw it out Joe. Or mail it to me.

Seriously..........only if you are turning dirty smoke will the product taste like an ash tray.

[Troy]

lots of variables into black bark and how it will taste.
I generally prefer a dark mahogany color for my bark, I don't find black bark appetizing.

Some rubs will blacken and taste just fine, others taste better when blackened, and some will taste like shit when blackened.
The more sugar a rub has, the worse it tastes when black.
If your rub has sugars, try to keep it in the mahonany zone

[MikeRocksTheRed]

You mean like this?  Beef short ribs I just pulled it off a few minutes ago.  They look burnt but are butter soft!!!




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[mhiszem]

Mmmm those look good!


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