The chemical composition of the fruit vs. the wood is completely different, so your results would be completely different.
For instance, if you dried an apple core suffiently for it to burn and produce smoke, I would be concerned somewhat about the…
By the way, instead of grilling a tri tip California style, I smoked my beef tri tip at 225 degrees for 100 minutes on a pellet grill and it was a perfect medium.
I packed it with kosher salt for ten minutes, then rinsed it, then used dried chipotle, black pepper, paprika and Adobo. No marinade, but left the rub on overnight.
Any advice for cooking a good tri tip of beef? All my friends back in CA have their own way, but I think this bunch in NC could probably come up with something better.
I think this is the essence of BBQ . . . taking trash cuts of meat and making it taste decent. These thighs were $0.69/lb. I brined 'em and rubbed 'em and I'm cooking 'em for 5 hours at 225 degrees.
Hey Jody -
You've asked the question with a million answers: "What's the best sauce?"
To get a little Eastern NC flavor, I marinate in "Scott's of Goldsboro", which is a vinegar and pepper sauce. The label is…
Thanks, All I have now is the Traeger "Texas"
and the Gas Weber, I gave the Weber's and the
Brinkman away, But I want to get the NEW 26 3/4"
Weber this year to cook on Charcoal again....