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Joetee

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Black meat
« on: July 31, 2017, 12:23:52 AM »
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

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Re: Black meat
« Reply #1 on: July 31, 2017, 12:33:15 AM »
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 !!!
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Dc_smoke309

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Re: Black meat
« Reply #2 on: July 31, 2017, 12:44:08 AM »
Sometimes the bark is the best part! 
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wessonjb

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Re: Black meat
« Reply #3 on: July 31, 2017, 03:17:34 AM »
Bark is what you want when smoking and the pieces with it are the best part


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HoosierKettle

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Re: Black meat
« Reply #4 on: July 31, 2017, 03:47:56 AM »
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

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Re: Black meat
« Reply #5 on: July 31, 2017, 05:12:15 AM »
@Joetee this is a pretty good read.

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


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mhiszem

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Re: Black meat
« Reply #6 on: July 31, 2017, 05:14:01 AM »
Great read thanks @kettlebb I love knowing the science behind it.
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Dc_smoke309

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Re: Black meat
« Reply #7 on: July 31, 2017, 05:52:57 AM »
It's a sticky, chewy meat treat ! I 
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CarrieAnn

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Re: Black meat
« Reply #8 on: July 31, 2017, 08:08:27 AM »
My daughter's would say "you're right.  You don't want that black part - pass that over to me"  LOL
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bbqking01

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Re: Black meat
« Reply #9 on: July 31, 2017, 08:11:28 AM »
Quote from: Joetee on July 31, 2017, 12:23:52 AM
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

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Re: Black meat
« Reply #10 on: July 31, 2017, 08:20:40 AM »
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.
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MrHoss

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Re: Black meat
« Reply #11 on: July 31, 2017, 11:51:48 AM »
Quote from: Joetee on July 31, 2017, 12:23:52 AM
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.
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Troy

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Re: Black meat
« Reply #12 on: July 31, 2017, 12:15:45 PM »
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
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MikeRocksTheRed

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Black meat
« Reply #13 on: July 31, 2017, 12:42:51 PM »
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

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Re: Black meat
« Reply #14 on: July 31, 2017, 02:30:40 PM »
Mmmm those look good!


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