Apple for Moisture
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I once did that, but found that the apple slice doesn't last long. I use a small bit of absorbent cloth soaked in vodka or whiskey (if I want to add flavor). Remember that 80 proof spirits are still 60% water. This works for me with no chance of mold.
Usually my issue is my tobacco needs drying before smoking, not rehydrating 
If i wanted to rehydrate I’d just drizzle some water and seal for a day or so.
If i wanted to rehydrate I’d just drizzle some water and seal for a day or so.
I use a previously sterilized piece of earthenware (terracotta) , I leave it immersed in distilled water for 10 minutes, then I dry it on the surface and put it in the jar with the tobacco.
It works for me
It works for me
Of course you're correct in general, but left in a day pouch it definitely can become too dry. Bing Crosby subscribed to the apple slice method, so I did it in the beginning.Usually my issue is my tobacco needs drying before smoking, not rehydrating
I tried the apple slice hydration for tobacco once, and got mold big time. I've had better luck with even crispy dry tobacco. I don't want bits and dust, but crisp usually burns well and still has fine flavor. If someone is smoking most of a pouch over the course of a day, it might work fine. I live in a fairly humid climate, so that might have some bearing.
Why are so many here adverse to moldy apples? Don’t let one bad apple spoil the whole bunch.
The easiest way I have found to rehydrate is to place the tobacco in a zip lock and also insert a moistened napkin not letting it touch the tobacco. Seal the zip lock and let it sit for 4 or 5 days. You can experiment with the size of the paper napkin and how moist to make it but less is more and more is less. In other words, don't go with too much napkin or too moist. If the napkin is dry and the tobacco isn't as moist as you want it in a few days, add water to the napkin again and repeat the process.
I recall being told to use a slice of apple or an orange peel back in the late 70’s early 80’s the results were overly moist tobacco and rampant tongue bite. Took a bit of time to get out off the habit, all the “old timers“ at the time were advising the practice.
I put an entire apple into a tub of Granger once. I needed the mold to rationalize tossing the entire tub.
LOL! Best answer yet!
Watermelon seems more logical. More moisture.. Pear too. Apple seems a bit dry. Then there's that mold issue..
If it’s Haddos Delight I rehydrate it with urine and Hawaiian Tropic Suntan Lotion. Nobody notices.
Apple is an excellent method of introducing mold to tobacco. I highly recommend it.
My old Grandad used to put as much apple peel as he could peel off in one go into any tobacco he had open but I’ve found this only works well with rubbed out baccy, not flake.
I have also tried the potato peel approach if you are worried about adding additional “fruity” flavour to the baccy; this approach is alright but I personally prefer the apple approach.
I'd suggest putting the dry tobacco in a clean jar, get a small spray bottle and spray some distilled water on it, seal it up, and let it sit a few days. If you don't have distilled water, boil it first to help prevent mold.
I've heard of the apple slice method, but that was described to me as a fresh slice in a day pouch, so it was all going to be smoked quickly.
I've heard of the apple slice method, but that was described to me as a fresh slice in a day pouch, so it was all going to be smoked quickly.
Personally I use Boveda humidity packs.