"Stormmee" > wrote in message
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> this was like it had been boiled in water that had had ashes dumped in, it
> really was nasty, i don't recall ever eating anything like this before,
> Lee


A little goes a very long way. Too much is downright nasty, but it is often
used in "double smoked" bacon and can be very good. We've made a few
non-barbecue things with it and it can give a nice hint of smokiness to a
recipe like a dip.