Coffee Wood?

singingwolf · 08-26-2009, 09:34 PM

Hi all,

I was thrilled to discover that my local ACE is finally carrying wood chunks instead of chips. Was also intrigued by the bags of coffee wood chunks they now carry. Didn't pick any up at the time since I was just dashing in for lump and hubby kept me from the impulse purchase.

However, I fully intend to go back and get some this weekend.

Has anyone tried smoking with coffee wood before? Any suggestions on what type of meat it would be best on or how potent the smoke is?

Desert Dweller · 08-26-2009, 10:46 PM

no suggestions, but I'm sure gonna check out ace hardware...

KKDennisLink · 08-26-2009, 10:58 PM

I've been cooking with coffee charcoal and smoking with coffee wood for a few years now. It's profile is nice for beef and great for pork. The wood and charcoal is very dense.
Give it a try, you will be pleased.

singingwolf · 08-27-2009, 07:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KKDennisLink

I've been cooking with coffee charcoal and smoking with coffee wood for a few years now. It's profile is nice for beef and great for pork. The wood and charcoal is very dense.
Give it a try, you will be pleased.

Now where do you find coffee charcoal?

Porkloin is on the menu for next week, so I'll give it a go.

cmcadams · 08-27-2009, 09:02 AM

I would love to try coffee wood! I'd think it would go great with pork in particular, as said, any red meat I'd guess.

NCGuy68 · 08-27-2009, 09:12 AM

Coffee wood ? ?. I always thought coffee beans came from a shrub - no real wood in it. Someone enlighten me please.

JamesTX · 08-27-2009, 09:26 AM

I wonder if you could take those pucks that come out of an espresso machine and throw them in to the fire and get a similar effect?

Ron_L · 08-27-2009, 09:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NCGuy68

Coffee wood ? ?. I always thought coffee beans came from a shrub - no real wood in it. Someone enlighten me please.

Technically it is a shrub, but it has a straight trunk and can grow to 20 feet tall, so there is usable wood.

http://treesandshrubs.about.com/od/f...offee-Tree.htm

I haven't looked at the coffee wood chunks at Ace, but i wonder if they are really from true coffee trees. Any coffee wood would have to be imported since the only area of the US that grows coffee is Hawaii. I can't see that importing wood chunks from any of the major coffee growing regions would be very profitable. There is a tree native to the US called the Kentucky Coffeetree. I wonder if the chunks at ace are from this tree?

As far as the pucks from an espresso machine, you may be able to use them for flavor, but they won't last long. Even though they appear solid, the will break apart into the finely ground coffee easily.

Big George's BBQ · 08-27-2009, 10:23 AM

Thanks That sounds interesting. Will have to try it

blues_n_cues · 08-27-2009, 10:32 AM

i think i've seen these on my back 40. time for a field trip. thanx ron.

Northwoods Smoke · 08-27-2009, 11:47 AM

I assume that there isn't a major coffee flavor imparted per se, by the wood smoke of coffee wood as the majority of coffee flavor (from making a coffee beverage) comes from roasting the coffee beans... ?

chambersuac · 08-27-2009, 11:49 AM

Never heard of coffee wood before, Thanks for the info

cmcadams · 08-27-2009, 11:54 AM

The smoking of wood could be akin to roasting. :) I would think some of the inherent qualities of the bean could also be in the wood, though I wouldn't expect the flavor to be the same. Kind of like pecan vs. hickory. Hickory nuts are bolder than pecan, as is the wood smoke from the wood.

landarc · 08-27-2009, 12:04 PM

I did a search and barbecue woods has Nicaraguan coffee wood, apparently there are other S.A. sources for this wood as well. I will wait for someone to come on here with great pron before I go looking for it.

willkat98 · 08-27-2009, 12:45 PM

User: Grossepellets has coffee pellets used for smoking.

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08-26-2009, 09:34 PM	#1
singingwolf Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 08-23-09 Location: Jacksonville Beach, FL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Coffee Wood? Hi all, I was thrilled to discover that my local ACE is finally carrying wood chunks instead of chips. Was also intrigued by the bags of coffee wood chunks they now carry. Didn't pick any up at the time since I was just dashing in for lump and hubby kept me from the impulse purchase. However, I fully intend to go back and get some this weekend. Has anyone tried smoking with coffee wood before? Any suggestions on what type of meat it would be best on or how potent the smoke is? __________________ Becka - proud owner of Med BGE

08-26-2009, 10:46 PM	#2
Desert Dweller Babbling Farker Join Date: 08-03-08 Location: Mesa, AZ Not exactly hell, but the zip code is very close... Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	no suggestions, but I'm sure gonna check out ace hardware... __________________ Bo Compton in Mesa, AZ, KCBS CBJ Weber Ranch Kettle, BDS Mega, OTS, Weber Platinum WSM w/Stacker from ProQ LFSA RED Thermapen, And 1 2010 Victor brand Hot Dog Cart

08-27-2009, 09:02 AM	#5
cmcadams Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 02-15-06 Location: Waynesville, Ohio Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I would love to try coffee wood! I'd think it would go great with pork in particular, as said, any red meat I'd guess. __________________ Curt McAdams Livefire Blog Livefire Whisky CBJ, some comps, a few awards, Certified Artisan Steak Taster. XL Big Green Egg, Bubba Keg Convection Grill, Weber Kettle, Charbroil Infrared and mad livefire cooking skillz! :)

08-27-2009, 09:12 AM	#6
NCGuy68 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 05-29-09 Location: In the stix, NC Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Coffee wood ? ?. I always thought coffee beans came from a shrub - no real wood in it. Someone enlighten me please. __________________ Smoke 'em if ya got 'em

08-27-2009, 10:32 AM	#10
blues_n_cues is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 12-16-07 Location: south central,ky. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	i think i've seen these on my back 40. time for a field trip. thanx ron. __________________ Blues_n_Cues BBQ Concessions & Catering

08-26-2009, 10:58 PM	#3
KKDennisLink Wandering around with a bag of matchlight, looking for a match. Join Date: 08-26-09 Location: Umalas, Bali, Indonesia Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I've been cooking with coffee charcoal and smoking with coffee wood for a few years now. It's profile is nice for beef and great for pork. The wood and charcoal is very dense. Give it a try, you will be pleased.

08-27-2009, 09:26 AM	#7
JamesTX is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 10-21-07 Location: Austin, TX Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I wonder if you could take those pucks that come out of an espresso machine and throw them in to the fire and get a similar effect?

08-27-2009, 10:23 AM	#9
Big George's BBQ somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 02-07-08 Location: Phoenixville, PA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thanks That sounds interesting. Will have to try it

08-27-2009, 11:47 AM	#11
Northwoods Smoke Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 04-11-09 Location: Wisconsin Northwoods Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I assume that there isn't a major coffee flavor imparted per se, by the wood smoke of coffee wood as the majority of coffee flavor (from making a coffee beverage) comes from roasting the coffee beans... ? __________________ ProQ Excel 20 Weber One Touch Gold Original, Lightning Fast, Back-in-[B]Black[/B], Thermapen

08-27-2009, 11:49 AM	#12
chambersuac somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 04-02-09 Location: Manito, IL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Never heard of coffee wood before, Thanks for the info __________________ Dan Large BGE x 2, Small BGE, Big Steel Keg, WSM, 22" Weber Kettle, Charmglow Gasser, The Holy Smoked UDS and her sister UDS, and one custom trailer-ed smoker. The universe's fastest and most accurate Thermapen. (Replaced by Brethren) IMBAS Certified MOINK Ball maker Thanks, Grillman, for the avatar! And now, brethren, I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all them which are sanctified. [Acts 20:32 KJV]

08-27-2009, 11:54 AM	#13
cmcadams Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 02-15-06 Location: Waynesville, Ohio Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	The smoking of wood could be akin to roasting. :) I would think some of the inherent qualities of the bean could also be in the wood, though I wouldn't expect the flavor to be the same. Kind of like pecan vs. hickory. Hickory nuts are bolder than pecan, as is the wood smoke from the wood. __________________ Curt McAdams Livefire Blog Livefire Whisky CBJ, some comps, a few awards, Certified Artisan Steak Taster. XL Big Green Egg, Bubba Keg Convection Grill, Weber Kettle, Charbroil Infrared and mad livefire cooking skillz! :)

08-27-2009, 12:04 PM	#14
landarc somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 06-26-09 Location: San Leandro, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I did a search and barbecue woods has Nicaraguan coffee wood, apparently there are other S.A. sources for this wood as well. I will wait for someone to come on here with great pron before I go looking for it. __________________ "perhaps...but then again...maybe not..." careful there son, those ribs are boiling hot... \_\|_/ (='.'=) Here there be bunnies... (")_(")ooo Pacific Rim BBQ Bob's Brew and Que

08-27-2009, 12:45 PM	#15
willkat98 somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 08-11-03 Location: Chicago Western Burbs, but always south of Madison Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	User: Grossepellets has coffee pellets used for smoking. . __________________ . Bill-Chicago "Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth." - Jack Reacher Bandera, M-BGE, WSM, Gold Kettle, Kenmore Gasser, 36Qt Turkey Fryer, ECB, Dutch Oven

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