The slow cooker recipe book said it was a useful ingredient. I got some, but I have no idea what it is. Help!
well, it is liquid, when used in very sparing amounts, gives food a smokey flavor. I have used it in a lot of recipes, like jambalayas, seitan bbq ribs, etc.
And if I can weigh in as a carnivore, it gives most meats a nice smoky flavor whether you actually grill them over smoke or not. Highly recommended.
1 to what everybody else said, and, lean on the "less is more" side.
I am sorry, but it really sounds awful.
eta:
Ok, I googled and it isn´t full of terrible ingredients. http://www.chow.com/food-news/54497/what-is-liquid-smoke/ (http://www.chow.com/food-news/54497/what-is-liquid-smoke/)
i take back the previous comment!
http://www.livestrong.com/article/480549-liquid-smoke-nutrition/ (http://www.livestrong.com/article/480549-liquid-smoke-nutrition/)
interesting, this is what I found. I never even thought of googling it.
Quote from: Ice Cream on June 04, 2012, 04:24:43 PM
http://www.livestrong.com/article/480549-liquid-smoke-nutrition/ (http://www.livestrong.com/article/480549-liquid-smoke-nutrition/)
interesting, this is what I found. I never even thought of googling it.
I assumed it was a concoction of chemicals and/or MSG. I was wrong.
It doesn't sound good to me, but I don't like the taste of smoked foods.
Quote from: moroccangirl on June 06, 2012, 09:43:33 PM
It doesn't sound good to me, but I don't like the taste of smoked foods.
:nono:
*sigh*
Hand it over... You're going to have to give up the "Citizen of the Great State of Alabama" card...
Quote from: The Turtle Whisperer on June 06, 2012, 10:37:36 PM
:nono:
*sigh*
Hand it over... You're going to have to give up the "Citizen of the Great State of Alabama" card...
I know I know. We had a BBQ place cater lunch at work for nurse's week. We had hbjrgers and hot dogs. I took one bite of the hamburger and couldn't eat anymore, it tasted like smoke with a little beef.
be very careful that you do not break your liquid smoke bottle... I repeat, do not break the liquid smoke bottle. I had one in my pantry. it somehow got knocked off the shelf and broke. OMG. Cleaning that up was disgusting and that smelled lasted forever. I had to throw out anything the liquid touched because it smelled so bad. ICK.
Quote from: redkitty on June 11, 2012, 03:41:33 PM
be very careful that you do not break your liquid smoke bottle... I repeat, do not break the liquid smoke bottle. I had one in my pantry. it somehow got knocked off the shelf and broke. OMG. Cleaning that up was disgusting and that smelled lasted forever. I had to throw out anything the liquid touched because it smelled so bad. ICK.
I think it's a plastic bottle... Might be a good reason for that. Thanks for the warning.
mine is in a glass bottle and i can only imagine :panic:
Quote from: merigayle on June 12, 2012, 07:39:00 AM
mine is in a glass bottle and i can only imagine :panic:
I almost threw up it smelled that bad.
When I am not watching my calories in the winter I make a creamy cheddar potato soup with beef sausage and I add a touch of liquid smoke, and sometimes to my chili, I also have smoked sea salt that I use on occaison too.
i also like smoked paprika.
LOVE smoked paprika
Quote from: diablita on June 13, 2012, 08:30:47 PM
LOVE smoked paprika
Me too. It's the secret ingredient in half the things I make that people really seem to like.
:)
Quote from: radial on June 13, 2012, 08:49:29 PM
Me too. It's the secret ingredient in half the things I make that people really seem to like.
Is that liquid?
Quote from: Ice Cream on June 14, 2012, 07:50:20 AM
Is that liquid?
no it is like paprika, red powder, but smokey in flavor. It is amazing in dishes that call for it. A lot of the recipes i make have it as an ingredient.
I have liquid smoke I haven't used yet and I know I'll be looking for this thread when I decide to try it.
i made some tempeh "bacon" yesterday and it called for liquid smoke. I have a bottle i bought ages ago, you use soooo little at a time that this one bottle will be a life time supply :D
Quote from: redkitty on June 11, 2012, 03:41:33 PM
be very careful that you do not break your liquid smoke bottle... I repeat, do not break the liquid smoke bottle. I had one in my pantry. it somehow got knocked off the shelf and broke. OMG. Cleaning that up was disgusting and that smelled lasted forever. I had to throw out anything the liquid touched because it smelled so bad. ICK.
Kinda like spilling bong water?