Flame Tree and Regal Eagle

[NapKag5]

I have a nut allergy and couldn't seem to find anything on the type of wood that these two barbecue QS restaurants use?

 

[SteveH]

You probably won't find it online, you might check with Special Dietary Requests there is an email there you can contact.

Generally, most beef items will use Mesquite or Hickory, while Pork & Chicken will avoid Mesquite and use more Hickory or Fruit woods (Cherry/Apple) the use of Walnut is more of a regional thing as the smoke is very strong. You also find a lot of blends too. I assume you know you are allergic to the smoked items with nut trees or being cautious?

 

[NapKag5]

Thank You! I am allergic to the smoked meats that use Hickory as it's a tree nut

 

[SteveH]

@NapKag5 wish you the best of luck finding out, even if you get a heads up before I'd also ask when you arrive at the restaurant. If you find out, please share as it can help others too.

 

[wishicouldgomoreofte]

Thank You! I am allergic to the smoked meats that use Hickory as it's a tree nut

Something I never would have thought of!

 

[wishicouldgomoreofte]

You probably won't find it online, you might check with Special Dietary Requests there is an email there you can contact.

Generally, most beef items will use Mesquite or Hickory, while Pork & Chicken will avoid Mesquite and use more Hickory or Fruit woods (Cherry/Apple) the use of Walnut is more of a regional thing as the smoke is very strong. You also find a lot of blends too. I assume you know you are allergic to the smoked items with nut trees or being cautious?

I am very impressed that you know that.

 

[SteveH]

@wishicouldgomoreofte thanks, have my own smoker and spent a lot of time learning about various woods. Plus, tried Chicken with Mesquite and really didn't like the smoke taste so that pushed me to learn more.

 

[mkb3]

I know Regal Eagle uses Hickory, I would assume the same for Flame Tree, but do not know for sure.

 

[NapKag5]

Ate at Regal Eagle with no issues last week. They in fact use Oak! Did not get a chance to ask Flame Tree but was able to eat at Regal Eagle twice with no issues.

 

[SteveH]

@NapKag5 thanks for the follow up, glad to hear you didn't have any issues.

 

[disneyfan123]

Thank You! I am allergic to the smoked meats that use Hickory as it's a tree nut

What?! I did not know that…I have a severe nut/peanut allergy and have always avoided pecan wood because I wasn’t sure if it would affect me. I use hickory wood all the time and it never has bothered me.

 

[PalmettoPath]

When the Regal Eagle was just The Smokehouse, before it became permanent, they used oak. I am big smoker at home so I've had long chats with their pitmaster about their setup. Best thing is just to ask when you're there. They'll tell you.

 

[cgattis]

@wishicouldgomoreofte thanks, have my own smoker and spent a lot of time learning about various woods. Plus, tried Chicken with Mesquite and really didn't like the smoke taste so that pushed me to learn more.

Mesquite is really good on wild turkey BUT you need to eat it cold; between the meat and the smoke it’s just way too strong while it’s warm. Try it with some grapes and cheese, charcuterie style. YUM!

 

[SteveH]

@cgattis interesting take on it. I usually use Hickory for our Turkey. I've gone one frozen one left I need to use, got to love the price drops at Costco Brine for a couple of days and toss on the smoker... great stuff.

 

[cgattis]

@cgattis interesting take on it. I usually use Hickory for our Turkey. I've gone one frozen one left I need to use, got to love the price drops at Costco Brine for a couple of days and toss on the smoker... great stuff.

For domestic turkey, I usually go pecan. What do you use for brine liquid? I use water (with my salt/sugar dissolved) plus cheap white wine.

 

[SteveH]

@cgattis it varies, but my last one I used the Traeger Orange Bring Kit and it was freaking amazing. I've got my issues with Traeger but I will say that was a really nice surprise the kit recommends the use of Grand Marnier with the butter, but a friend suggested adding a cup of bourbon to the brine.