Smoking with sugar cane

[Txdragon]

Looks like it provides a beautiful color. I'm curious as to how subtle the smoke is. I may need to get hold of some cane soon..

[Chknlady]

Chknlady - I only use a few pieces of sugar cane for smoke flavor. Poultry can absorb a bunch of smoke and, IMHO, too much smoke on poultry is not good. Sugar cane provides a light smoke flavor and for our palate is just right for poultry.

I split a half dozen pieces that are 6-8” long and add them on top of the lump just before adding the meat.

Something like this

Thank you so much!! Very helpful!!

[TexMike]

I've read about smoking with sugar cane and have wanted to try it. The problem is that I haven't seen it for sale for years. I can't beleave that I never thought to look at a Mexican market or grocery store.