In message Mon, 3 Apr 1995 08:04:07 -0400,
  Edward Sterling <[log in to unmask]>  writes:
 
>
>>Since some fellows are discussing smoke producing techniques I
>>  would really like to hear from people that have considerable
>>  experience what is their favourite smoke producing agent?
>>
> Bailing twine from a local farm was the recommendation of my
> "bee teacher." I have also heard that sumac (non-poisonous variety
> please!) clusters work well.
>
> The bailing twine works fairly well, I am sure like anything else,
> you have to be careful not to pack it in the smoker too tightly.
> It produces a nice white smoke, no residue etc. I would wonder if
> the pine needles (recommended in an earlier post) would leave a
> tar residue over time, esp. under a slow burn.
>
> Ed
Do you know scientific name of plant bailing twine? It would be useful for
non-anglosaxon readers.
rsvp
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