Peter Heinrichs Curly Block
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I really love this stuff. I slice it into thin coins and either cube cut it or fold and stuff. It does need some drying time as it comes pretty moist. You will need a sharp knife to work with, as it is fairly dense. Let us know what you think after smoking it.
Curly Block ... So Delicious.
Here's how I do it.
For my working block that is currently in rotation, I cut the block into 1/4's and store in a jar. The bag it comes in is not air tight. For aging in the cellar I seal it with a food saver vacuum bag and then repeat x2. It ages very well this way.
Cutting the coins is pretty simple, I finally settled on using this mini field cleaver [Benchmade - Nestucca Cleaver 15100-1 ](it's now dedicated to blocks, cubes, plugs and no longer used for hunting or fishing).
Coins
I dry the coins for a day at least if possible.
Here's how I do it.
For my working block that is currently in rotation, I cut the block into 1/4's and store in a jar. The bag it comes in is not air tight. For aging in the cellar I seal it with a food saver vacuum bag and then repeat x2. It ages very well this way.
Cutting the coins is pretty simple, I finally settled on using this mini field cleaver [Benchmade - Nestucca Cleaver 15100-1 ](it's now dedicated to blocks, cubes, plugs and no longer used for hunting or fishing).
Coins
I dry the coins for a day at least if possible.
Thank you for the inputs. I can not see the images @npod
I finally picked up the block last week and its on its way. I had been waiting for it to come back in stock. From the little research I did this is gong to be a really good vaper. Some comparison as being like the old production Escudo and perhaps Murrays DNR.
I finally picked up the block last week and its on its way. I had been waiting for it to come back in stock. From the little research I did this is gong to be a really good vaper. Some comparison as being like the old production Escudo and perhaps Murrays DNR.
I use a cigar cutter for making coins, cut it into cubes, microwave it for 8-10 seconds, and it's good to go.
I took Harris's advice, the cubes work well. This is very Virginia forward to me, the Perique compliments but never dominates. Excellent smoke!
What size cigar cutter are you using? This roll is about 2 inch thick!
I used a Wusthof 8" Chef's knife that goes by the name of Tofu Slayer (acquired when my wife was still vegetarian) to slice up my Black & Brown Irish X.
It made nice 1/8" coins.
It made nice 1/8" coins.
My trusty swiss army knife works just fine on Curly Block. No need to go all Samurai sword on the stuff.
I use it to beat stray dogs over the head with while I smoke Escudo on my daily walks.
Rumor has it that Sutliff’s Vodoo Queen is a great match for Curly Block.
Rumor has it that Sutliff’s Vodoo Queen is a great match for Curly Block.
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