Need More Smoke Flavor!

Maybe try Fast Eddy's 100% hickory pellets. At home, I like them a great deal and the flavor I get from them.

Well, I know people want more flavor, but the 750 puts out a lot of smoke with three fire pots. I think they are wanting oversmoked foods.

Try some mesquite or the hickory like John suggested.

Buddha,

Does your product taste different than Eddies?

I thought everything he prepared at his class was cooked on a FEC.

RandyE

buddha,

i use an FEC500, and i use fast eddies 100% hickory pellets....and i have plenty of smoke and great flavor......jeff,

mesquite pellets

Thanks for all the input. But - a) Fast Eddy doesn't sell 100% Hickory. b)I know the difference in "over smoked" flavor and are just looking to add a little more than I'm getting. c)My product taste the same as Eddie's and yes they cooked on FECs. d) I have great flavor - just always trying to improve. e) And finaly - thanks coach, I'll try adding a little mesquite

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Originally posted by Buddha:
Thanks for all the input. But - a) Fast Eddy doesn't sell 100% Hickory.

There's a current thread in the FEC Forum about pellets and there are several people that state they are buying 100% Hickory pellets from FE. I PM'd FE yesterday to get pricing on his 100% Hickory pellets and he responded, he didn't tell me that his pellets weren't 100% Hickory.

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Originally posted by Buddha:
Thanks for all the input. But - a) Fast Eddy doesn't sell 100% Hickory.

Actually he does. You just need to contact him direct and he'll help you out.

Not trying to be difficult about the "oversmoked" because after all the years on the forum, most people are used to oversmoked.

Just try some of the 100% pellets and see what you think.

Another option is a blend, maybe something with Mesquite. It tends to give a stronger taste, but not like smoking over mesquite whole wood (which is too strong to me).

Thanks SmokinOkie - I just bought 2000# and when I asked them if they sold 100% Hickory, the answer was no. I'll try calling Eddie direct next time. Check out my website @ www.poppysq.com and look at the "Family Packs" page to see what we do at Poppy's Smokehouse and how proud we are of our Fast Eddie's.

I'll check out the site, thanks. I'm new in the restaurant biz myself.

When you said "asked them" was it Cookshack? I don't think FE has a team more than himself for his pellets. That's the only one he has I believe.

Cookshack doesn't sell FE, that's why we said Eddie Direct if you want his.

What did you buy, if it was CS?

SmokinOkie - Now you've really got me confused. I ordered the pellets from CS. The bags say "COOKSHACK/FAST EDDY'S" with 2 phone numbers (800-423-0698 and 866-425-2874).

Me too.

At one time they were different.

I'll check with Stuart and get the lastest info.

This is straight from Stuart. CS doesn't not sell 100% hickory, only FE does.

Hope that clarifies.

The bags are labeled CS/FE because that's the branding.

I am happy with the CS hickory. Would 100% be significantly stronger?

Really up to you. It's good to try new stuff, but if you're happy with the smoke and flavor you have, I'd stick with it.

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Originally posted by Dirty Herman:
I am happy with the CS hickory. Would 100% be significantly stronger?

I've tried both and couldn't tell a difference in consumption (some say 100% are lower BTU therefore you burn more), ash (same), flavor (same given that injection, rub, and sauce affect flavor). The 100% cost around $5 more per bag. That's like buy 4 get one free for me.
FE was helpful and answered the phone himself! If you try them let us know what you think.

Maybe try the A-MAZE-N-TUBE-SMOKER in the FEC Forum?

Just an update. After talking to "Fast Eddie", I tried several things and finally realized I was looking for more of a Hickory Flavor. Started using !00% Hickory pellets and my employees first noticed a better flavor and immediately I had unsolicated comments from our customers. Everyone noticed and enjoyed the change we made. I am doing a 2 stage cook to add alittle more smoke flavor, but the most noticable change in the flavor came from the 100% Hickory. Thanks to everyone for their input. I guess thats why they make white, black, yellow, cars. Everyone has different taste. But on Signal Mountain, Tennesse - People like Hickory.