Whiskey soaked wood chips?

[billrigsby]

Has anyone ever heard of or tried soaking their wood chips in whiskey as opposed to water?
A co-worker mentioned this to me, he has never done it but heard it somewhere.

 

[placebo]

You can buy the Jack Daniels Oak Barrel chips, (pre-soaked for your convenince) or if your like me just don't soak them at all. It really only prolongs the production of smoke.

 

[smokin365]

Ive heard of it, it may give a good flavor if you leave some of the whiskey in them when u put the chip on the fire. I have used Jack Daniels oak wood chips (supposed to be made from old barrels) and couldnt really tell a difference from plain oak chips. Report back on the subject if you try it. Good luck
brian

 

[richtee]

Notify your homeowner's insurance. And the neighbors- watch out for flying ribs!

 

[walking dude]

what Plac said..........

 

[smokin365]

Hilarious!!

 

[tn_bbq]

Sounds like a waste of some good corn liquor.

I don't bother soaking my wood chips, but that's just me.

 

[zdave]

I would recommend drinking the whiskey for maximum effect. If you insist on cooking with it I would use it in the mop or a sauce.

 

[waysideranch]

Save the whiskey for yourself. Do not soak. IMO.

 

[tender loins]

Try Root Beer instead! It worked great for me!

 

[packplantpath]

Whiskey is for soaking the liver if you ask me, but I'm sure it has been done. If you try it, let us know, we can still learn.

 

[dennisdocb]

When I read this I got a pain in my side like my liver was punching me.. saying what a waste..lol..drink the booze and don't soak..makes the wood smolder instead of burning clean you want TBS..small hot fire..IMHO

 

[smoking gun]

I rekon thats the best thing to do with Jack Daniels whiskey anyway. Save the Beam and Turkey for medicinal purposes. Do not waste on wood chips.