Methods for Baking Bulk Tobacco?

lostandfound · Sep 6, 2015

What would I put the tobacco in? That's my question. Or, would I simply lay some flakes out on a cookie sheet, and bake at a low temp for a few hours? I'm thinking about doing this with some ODF and LNF, but would like some pointers or suggestions from someone with experience before I do.
Thanks guys. Hope you're all having a great Labor Day weekend.
-Jerod

rcstan · Sep 6, 2015

Why "bake for a few hours"? To dry out ? I've dried out baccy in the oven ( electric with digital controls ) by preheating to 170F ( lowest setting ), turn off, stick the baccy in there on aluminium foil no more than 5 minutes. I think you can also do it in a non stick uncovered pan on lowest setting of the top and stir it about....

lostandfound · Sep 6, 2015

Rcstan- there have been a few threads about baking tobacco, and how it can (to an extent), simulate the process of aging. I do believe the threads I'm talking about, only referenced tinned tobaccos.

cortezattic · Sep 6, 2015

Previous thread on tin baking.

blueeyedogre · Sep 6, 2015

I think baking it just laying on a sheet will turn it crispy dry. I think it needs to be seal to bake the flavour rather then baking the oils out of it?

lostandfound · Sep 6, 2015

I think baking it just laying on a sheet will turn it crispy dry.

I'm sure you're right. I wonder if baking in a jar would work... Might have to try with a couple oz's. Anybody think I should be concerned about broken glass?

clickklick · Sep 7, 2015

I'd use a mason jar. We aren't talking crazy high heat so the glass should be fine. Put a baking sheet under it just in case so you don't get glass all over the oven.

rcstan · Sep 7, 2015

Well...... now thanks to Cortez I am enlightened.

pitchfork · Sep 7, 2015

If it's a small amount, you can wrap it in foil, or parchment first and then foil -- just seal it up like you were heating hotdog buns or something. An hour or two at 175-200 F is plenty. It's not the same as aging, but it will mellow things out a bit.
Also, Latakia will ghost your oven/toaster oven for a couple of days, so keep that in mind.

dutch65 · Sep 11, 2015

I prefer Dr. Fred Hanna's method of baking at 175-180 degrees for around 5 hours. I just use a stainless pot, spread the tobacco evenly inside, and replace the cover until the process is finished.

cosmicfolklore · Sep 11, 2015

Think, Dutch oven, something to keep the moisture in as you heat it up activating those magical tobacco gods inside the flakes.

I would say that a Mason Jar would work fine. They are virtually indestructible. Or, maybe try using a tight fitting empty tin, or an actual Dutch oven. I have been baking tins of Erinmore since Bradly had posted about it. And, it doesn't seem to matter whether the tin is sealed, or has been opened. YMMV.

bonehed · Sep 11, 2015

Also, Latakia will ghost your oven/toaster oven for a couple of days, so keep that in mind.

Now I want Latakia pizza...

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