OppamaBrendan
Well-Known Member
I am a homebrewer who is trying out some buckboard bacon (shoulder roast instead of belly) and dont have a smoker at home.
I work at a BBQ and Craft Beer restaurant so I could have the pitmaster take care of it for me but I wan't to do this myself.
I could use my clay Pizza oven but that would require cutting the meat down and doing it in batches (due to size)
I was thinking of using my large stainless brewkettle, hanging the meat from a steel rod across the top, with the lid on and the drain valve wide open for airflow. (the lid is hinged and has a vent hole where my immersion chiller goosenecks stick out) I think this will work fine, but my main concern is affecting my brews afterwards with off flavors.
I have access to line cleaners, both alkaline and acid. I have the ability to torch the metal to burn away creosote. I have microabrasive melamine sponges and steel wool to scrub anything.
Is there any big risk of off flavors if I do a good scrub and wash of the kettle after smoking?
Cheers!
I work at a BBQ and Craft Beer restaurant so I could have the pitmaster take care of it for me but I wan't to do this myself.
I could use my clay Pizza oven but that would require cutting the meat down and doing it in batches (due to size)
I was thinking of using my large stainless brewkettle, hanging the meat from a steel rod across the top, with the lid on and the drain valve wide open for airflow. (the lid is hinged and has a vent hole where my immersion chiller goosenecks stick out) I think this will work fine, but my main concern is affecting my brews afterwards with off flavors.
I have access to line cleaners, both alkaline and acid. I have the ability to torch the metal to burn away creosote. I have microabrasive melamine sponges and steel wool to scrub anything.
Is there any big risk of off flavors if I do a good scrub and wash of the kettle after smoking?
Cheers!