Can I smoke food with turf?

paulmf

I am looking to start cold smoking food in my back garden with my home made smoker. I am not sure on what wood I can use to smoke foods. I know that it is usually hard woods but not always and that using pine is poisonous.

Mainly though i need to know if can i use turf or peat to smoke foods? I want a traditional cottage fire fragrance and flavor to it. Can anyone help?

Thankyou

the beer revolu

Yes you can.

TBoneMan

you can use turf for smoking but you want to be careful it doesn't overpower the meat or fish ... if your using wood cherry or apple wood gives a great background flavour ... ash or maple or very commonly used especially if its bacon or ham your smoking

MadsL

If it is turf flavours you are after..http://cuisinetechnology.com/the-smoking-gun.php

Blisterman

Scotch Whisky, particularly Islay ones are often made with grain smoked with peat.

I love it, but it's definitely an acquired taste. Quite iodiney and chemical. Nothing like wood smoke. Can't imagine peat smoked meat would be very nice, but I'd say give it a go and let us know how you get on.

lordstilton

Lamb takes turf smoke well..go very easy on it as it overpowers the meat..a few sliters is all you need for a leg.