Actually I think it's the whiskey flavor that may impart the meat. I like whiskey but usually frown at whiskey flavored products like commercial BBQ sauces. They are ok but my taste buds don't usually overreact at them. I still need to make one myself.
Id love to have one of those super aged steaks. I'll bet that is some intense flavor! I knew an older gentleman many years ago that his family had a store in Monett. He would tell of the hanging beef that they would age for so long that it looked rotten. But once you cut all of that off it was the most succulent cuts of beef ever.
That's a Holy Moly moment for sure!
The Meraboubig? I'll have to research that. Looks interesting!
Button your shirt next time. Your pepperoni is showing. This is a family site.
While scanning the World Wide Web I ran across a vintage photo of a Neosho Smallmouth that shatters the notion that a few, well a couple, well they're not a couple, I mean they could be a couple, that like to say the Neosho Smallmouth is just a toy fish for kids and men with small hands.
This Neosho was caught in Showl Crik just upstream of Jed Ransby's place near the ol still that Grady Sears used to operate til the revenueres got wind of it.
Most of the "experts" "pro's" like to use different woods, or a mix of, on different cuts. They like to look and sound all techy. They make it seem to be much more difficult than it is. A lot like some of the forums here.
When you take the science out and put the fun back in, you'll enjoy it even more!
Use what wood you like or have available. I've used different woods at different times. Not enough concernable difference to worry about it.
Congratulations!
That is a great story! I can just imagine the thoughts and the feelings that was pulsating through your mind and body at that moment! It is a moment that will be cherished forever !
I don't think I'm going to get a chance this year! That's the luck of the weather sometimes.
For the most part, I don't think you can tell a lot difference in the woods. Hickory, oak and mesquite, yes. But Apple, Cherry, peach, blueberry, catalpa, naaa.
I just now read all of this.
This will come as a shock to you but I have agreed with every post you made and your line of thought. This is really a bunch of hoo boo about nothing.