What's the best beverage to drink when smoking what meat?

[cmayna]

I'm on vacation up here in Portland, OR and serving some recently smoked Salmon when one of the wives asked "what's the most favorite drink to consume when you are smoking fish or whatever"

Being a wine person, and depending on what time of day it is, a nice cold glass of Chardonnay will quench my thirst.  What about you?

 

[jarjarchef]

Tequila on ice with a squeeze of fresh lime. 1 for every hour of the smoke...... And to fill the gaps ice water...... Ya know to keep hydrated....

 

[chef jimmyj]

If I'm Smokin' or Eatin' Q, I usually have a case of Cold Beer close by.

BUT, when the mood strikes or my Mrs' and/or Cheffy Daughter's join in it's....

SANGRIA!!!

In a One Gallon Pitcher combine...

1C Brandy or more...cheapo E&J, Christian Bros.

1C Triple Sec...orange liqueur.

2C Apple Juice or Cider

2C Orange Juice...Fresh or Simply Orange

1-2 Sliced Oranges

1-2 Diced Apples

Red Wine to FILL...Riunite Lambrusco is my fav.

*NOTE* You will use most of the 3 Liter Bottle!

Mix well and CHILL WELL...I stick it in the Freezer for an hour or more.

"CAUTION" This goes down smooth and will kick your BUTT!

DRINK RESPONSIBLY....Please!?!

Enjoy...JJ

 

[diggingdogfarm]

I agree, chardonnay goes great with smoked fish.

For heavy Q, I like good bourbon and water.

~Martin

 

[tdwester]

The Portland area has some fabulous beers and pinot noir. Can't go wrong with ether.

 

[gunner65]

Any of my homebrews i have on tap

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[smokinhusker]

I'm a CO Girl, so Coors Light! Sometimes Red Beer (with Clamato and Bud), Bloody Mary or Sweet Tea!

 

[whistlepig]

Coors original Banquet beer for me. And some Buffalo Trace Kentucky Bourbon every now and then. Just to take the edge off. 

 

[mneeley490]

As you're in Portland right now, go out and get yourself some Churchkey beer. It's a new pilsner made in Portland, but packaged in a retro steel, flat-top can that you open with a supplied churchkey opener. I remember my dad drinking beers like this.

 

[brdprey]

well thou my heart belongs to jack daniels. i have taken a fancy to revel stoke on ice. its a spiced whiskey. not to bad

 

[rich-]

I prefer whiskey and diet coke during my smoking of any meats.

Rich
 

 

[whistlepig]

Try some true Kentucky Bourbon like Buffalo Trace. Jack Daniels is a true Tennessee whiskey and not a bourbon. Buffalo Trace is a true Kentucky bourbon. By federal law Tennessee whiskey and Kentucky bourbon are a whole different  beast.   

 

[bama bbq]

Try some true Kentucky Bourbon like Buffalo Trace. Jack Daniels is a true Tennessee whiskey and not a bourbon. Buffalo Trace is a true Kentucky bourbon. By federal law Tennessee whiskey and Kentucky bourbon are a whole different  beast.   

Concur...I live about an hour from the Jack Distillery and they make a significant point at the distinction.  I prefer Maker's Mark.

 

[JckDanls 07]

As I am having a few cocktails as I type.. If you read my SN I don't think I need to say anymore... Thumbs Up kudo's to my wife.. I told her I needed a lil bit of JD to do my maple bourbon ham with ( I should change the name to "Maple Whiskey Ham") LOL... She brought home the BIG BOY (1.75L) I almost squeezed her to death thanking her.. LOL... But anyways, for beer I do Yuengling Light...

 

[hitechredneck]

Personally, I like to keep cool while doing the smoke, so I usually go for a coldbeer.  Yes, that's one word.  Coldbeer.  When asked what kind of beer I like, I usually just say...

Coldbeer.

 

[badbob]

Bud in a can!

 

[hooligan8403]

Depends what Im making. Usually beer of some sort, though Iv done margarita pitchers when smoking chuckies or pp for tacos.

 

[shoneyboy]

If I'm Smokin' or Eatin' Q, I usually have a case of Cold Beer close by.

BUT, when the mood strikes or my Mrs' and/or Cheffy Daughter's join in it's....

SANGRIA!!!

In a One Gallon Pitcher combine...

1C Brandy or more...cheapo E&J, Christian Bros.

1C Triple Sec...orange liqueur.

2C Apple Juice or Cider

2C Orange Juice...Fresh or Simply Orange

1-2 Sliced Oranges

1-2 Diced Apples

Red Wine to FILL...Riunite Lambrusco is my fav.

*NOTE* You will use most of the 3 Liter Bottle!

Mix well and CHILL WELL...I stick it in the Freezer for an hour or more.

"CAUTION" This goes down smooth and will kick your BUTT!

DRINK RESPONSIBLY....Please!?!

Enjoy...JJ

JJ this sounds great !!!!

 

[weberlamp]

You can never go wrong with "coldbeer" (HTRedneck) especially in the hot summer months here in Virginia.  However when smoking in the fall a nice glass of Rye really hits the spot, and makes you feel warm inside.

 

[bryang]

Depends on what I'm smoking. If I'm smoking pork or beef I have beer. If I'm smoking chicken, I'll have beer. However, if it's winter time, I'll have beer.