646759 Sat Aug 22 21:09:43 -0700 2009 21 31 Home Cooking 0 4969190 I'm new to cooking and I want to try to make some pulled pork and the recipe calls for liquid smoke. Where do you find liquid smoke (I live in Laval-Chomedey)? Can you find it at the supermarket or do you need a special food store? What section do you usually find that in? Any brand I should look for? Also, what's the name for it in french? Thanks! =) Sat Aug 22 21:09:44 -0700 2009 1086660 Werzoth 1 4969196 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/417396 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/98766 Sat Aug 22 21:14:15 -0700 2009 4969190 103920 goodhealthgourmet 1 4969230 You can find liquid smoke in just about any super market I've ever visited. It's often with the seasonings. The brand I currently have on hand is "Figaro", but there are lots of other brands to choose from. The only difference I've found from one brand to another is whether it's hickory smoke or some other wood. I prefer hickory smoke, especially for pork, but if I can't find it I usually pick up what ever is available. All liquid smoke is made using the same process so, except for the type of wood used, you won't find enough difference to be concerned about. Liquid smoke, in french, is "fumée liquide". Sat Aug 22 21:31:17 -0700 2009 4969190 203621 todao 2 4969249 Thanks todao =) Sat Aug 22 21:41:52 -0700 2009 4969230 1086660 Werzoth 1 4969799 If you can't find it, smoked paprika might be a good substitute. Sun Aug 23 08:24:37 -0700 2009 4969190 164007 Bryn 1 4970205 i don't use liquid smoke. i just don't like it. smoke the meat not the sauce. Sun Aug 23 11:40:01 -0700 2009 4969190 270283 silverhawk 1 4970514 In the United States, you will find it in the same aisle as the hot sauces, ketchup, and worcestershire sauce. I don't know about France. Maybe French grocery stores have a different arrangement. Good luck! Sun Aug 23 13:59:39 -0700 2009 4969190 22427 gfr1111 2 4970786 gfr1111: France? I live in Quebec =) I finally found some after 3 supermarkets! Tried the sauce recipe I found and it turned out really great. The pork shoulder I tried was a bit bland, but that was probably because I didnt have time to let the rub penetrate the meat for hours. Sun Aug 23 16:17:28 -0700 2009 4970514 1086660 Werzoth 3 4971289 Which brand did you find in Quebec? Sun Aug 23 19:34:37 -0700 2009 4970786 17562 FoodFuser 4 4974393 FoodFuser: Woodland - Natural Hickory Liquid Smoke (at Loblaws) Mon Aug 24 18:27:01 -0700 2009 4971289 1086660 Werzoth 5 4985340 Thanks. I was curious if USA major brands of Colgin's or Wright's were sold in Canada. Fri Aug 28 07:30:09 -0700 2009 4974393 17562 FoodFuser 1 4971709 I find it everywhere in canadian supermarkets, before discovering it we used powdered smoke (from a butcher I believe) I love adding a drop in lentil soups, it gives a really nice flavour. Mon Aug 24 00:04:09 -0700 2009 4969190 224081 BamiaWruz 2 4985367 I heard about Liquid smoke having carcinogens (or mutagens, whatever those are.) I'm sure it's only if you guzzle three bottles a day, but good to know: http://www.signonsandiego.com/uniontrib/20070314/news_lz1f14focus.html Fri Aug 28 07:36:52 -0700 2009 4971709 1105196 louisemountaingirl 3 4985374 or this is a bit better if you want to read about it... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liquid_smoke Fri Aug 28 07:38:50 -0700 2009 4985367 1105196 louisemountaingirl 4 4985654 yes, liquid smoke is tincture of soot. Fri Aug 28 08:54:03 -0700 2009 4985374 270283 silverhawk 5 4990082 a tincture of soot? a tincture is an alcoholic extraction. liquid smoke is condensation from smoke. Sun Aug 30 08:01:42 -0700 2009 4985654 105717 alkapal 6 4990191 There's a link in a previous thread to neat diagram of production: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/397618#2537627 Sun Aug 30 08:52:57 -0700 2009 4990082 17562 FoodFuser 7 5099901 That is fascinating! I rarely buy the stuff and like others I thought it was an artificial chemical mishmash of God knows what! Just a thought, I would imagine there are no more carcinogens in this than there would be in the smoke from a smoker anyway. Tue Oct 13 10:50:48 -0700 2009 4990191 233294 cuccubear 6 5100484 well, the word "tincture" is often--and acceptably--used in a metaphorical sense. the meaning is not restricted to the pharmacological or chemical usage. for example, my original comment was tinctured with disdain for liquid smoke. Tue Oct 13 13:45:15 -0700 2009 4990082 270283 silverhawk 4 5001506 Wikipedia is not a reliable source. It is very un-likely that tar and other carcinogens are filtered out of all brands of liquid smoke. Currently liquid smoke is on the FDA list of acrylamides. Acrylamides can cause cancer. Will a few drops harm any one? Not very likely but no one can say if all or any or the carcinogens are filtered from liquid smoke at this juncture. Use it because there is no other option or because you chose to use it for a specific dish. Not because it's a "healthier" alternative to smoking, grilling or BBQ. Thu Sep 03 06:27:32 -0700 2009 4985374 253154 Fritter 3 4989684 I literally add a drop to an entire pot of soup, so yes I'm not too worried. It's very strong and I'd advise not to get it on your hands. And also be sure to pour into the cap first then into the dish because too much comes out of the bottle. Be careful not to put it directly in a hot pan with few ingredients, it can smoke and burn, not good. Thanks! :) Sat Aug 29 22:33:56 -0700 2009 4985367 224081 BamiaWruz 4 4990101 My preference would be to add some double smoked bacon! Sun Aug 30 08:10:17 -0700 2009 4989684 100701 millygirl