Onion to coals while smoking?

Zrschaef · June 24, 2021, 07:45:05 PM

I've seen videos Malcom Reed add onion chunks along with wood chunks to his coals during competitions. Has anyone done this before? Was there any noticeable taste difference? I'm doing a butt tomorrow night and thought about trying it.

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HoosierKettle · June 25, 2021, 06:13:55 AM

Seems like I have tried that along time ago. I don't remember if it did anything or not. I usually do a test run on pork chops when I am experimenting with different smoke flavors. Quick and easy

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SMOKE FREAK · June 25, 2021, 06:22:18 AM

I doubt it flavors the meat as much as it smells great while the meat is cooking.
I've done the same with bunches of rosemary before. Smelled awesome but did nothing to flavor the steak.

Zrschaef · June 26, 2021, 09:51:03 AM

So I tried the onions and I couldn't tell that much of a difference but the wife and inlaws said it's the best yet, so I may keep doing it!

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Mike in Roseville · June 26, 2021, 10:28:47 AM

It doesn't change the flavor of the meat but it smells really nice while you're cooking. It's a nice trick if you have people in the backyard or you want to make your neighbors jealous.

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Dc_smoke309 · June 26, 2021, 04:28:57 PM

Quote from: Mike in Roseville on June 26, 2021, 10:28:47 AM
It doesn't change the flavor of the meat but it smells really nice while you're cooking. It's a nice trick if you have people in the backyard or you want to make your neighbors jealous.

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That sounds like something I'm gonna have to try !

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TXFlyGuy · June 26, 2021, 05:30:27 PM

Don't think I want to waste a good onion. We like to eat them grilled.

Mike in Roseville · June 26, 2021, 06:54:56 PM

Quote from: TXFlyGuy on June 26, 2021, 05:30:27 PM
Don't think I want to waste a good onion. We like to eat them grilled.

Onions are pretty cheap. Another thing to try: next time you cut some onions, save the tops/bottoms/outer layer (the stuff you don't chop/eat) and toss those on (or under) the coals. Works the same.

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1MoreFord · June 26, 2021, 08:47:21 PM

Onions cookin' on the grill is the ole midway carny shop's way of makin' ya hungry at the county/state fair. Irresistible!!!

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