Liquid Smoke: A Popular Flavoring Agent in Barbecue Recipes That Mimics Wood Smoke Flavor
Liquid smoke is a water-soluble yellowish to red liquid generally used for flavoring in cooking. It's commonly used as an alternative to cooking with wood smoke, while still retaining a similar taste. It may also be used to flavoring any meat or seafood. It's generally produced by condensing the smoked smoke from hardwood, though can include any number of food additives, such as vegetable shortening or rice flour. In its liquid state, it's odorless and tasteless.
There are many kinds of smoke flavoring on the U.S. market today, including those that are "real" smoke and those that mimic the smoked flavor of certain meats and seafood. Some of the flavoring additives added to bottled smoke are as common as the wood chips themselves. Others are more exotic. The flavoring industry is big business, and it's only poised to grow.
Liquid smoke is most popular as a flavoring agent in barbecue recipes. It has a very unique flavor, almost like brisket, which makes it excellent for barbecue sauces and BBQ ribs. In fact, liquid smoke is so well-suited to ribs that it's been added to many different brands of BBQ ribs. In addition to being a terrific addition to these recipes, liquid smoke can also be added to many different smoker options, such as the Fish Emulsion, the Texas Style, and the Smoked American.
Some people use liquid smoke as a wood preservative,
to give wood smoked flavor and thickness to their BBQ. Because it's a solution
of oxygen with water, pyroligneous acid, which is the main component of the
product, is able to penetrate the outer layer of smoked wood, giving your food
a rich smoky flavor that is remarkably consistent throughout the entire fire.
While using this preservative may seem like a good idea for expensive woods,
using it on cheaper woods can produce some unpleasant effects. You should
always let your smoker cure before adding any type of wood preservative to
ensure the greatest flavor and quality of your smoking.
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