Slow Cooking Tobacco in Oven for Flavor Enhancement

[JKoD]

I think it’s definitely worth a shot at least once. You’ll change the flavor profile, more than likely. However, if it benefits the blend is for you, alone, to decide.

And, for what it’s worth (likely nothing), I typically dump the contents of the tin into a jar and cover with aluminum foil, applying light pressure to the ring of the jar to seal it. Not that using a tin is bad, and I don’t have any comparative analysis to know that one method is better than the other, but I just like the idea of it being in a jar and done when I finish. Plus, I think it removes the potential for any grenades. I have a gas oven and typically don’t monitor the process very closely, so the idea of a tobacco grenade in there is a bit scary for me. No sense in inviting @ashdigger over for his professional abilities. I’d like to think our initial meeting would be more along the lines of a bowl, some bourbon, and a hockey game, so no unnecessary risks are taken on my part.

Well, I gave it a shot today. As chance would have it my car gave me troubles this morning and I had to change plans. So, being working from home gave me time to work the oven - I had a jar of PS Luxury Navy Flake that received the Hansel and Grettal treatment in the oven. Everything appears to have happened like the photo demonstration and the condensation in the jar. So, it’s lined up and while cooling I heard the top suck down on the jar for the seal. So, now I wait two weeks. I didn’t much care for those flakes - maybe this will change that? Who knows.

The only problem is, I started thinking about what other tobaccos I could stove and see how it works. Does it work on all blends?

 

[BarrelProof]

Well, I gave it a shot today. As chance would have it my car gave me troubles this morning and I had to change plans. So, being working from home gave me time to work the oven - I had a jar of PS Luxury Navy Flake that received the Hansel and Grettal treatment in the oven. Everything appears to have happened like the photo demonstration and the condensation in the jar. So, it’s lined up and while cooling I heard the top suck down on the jar for the seal. So, now I wait two weeks. I didn’t much care for those flakes - maybe this will change that? Who knows.

The only problem is, I started thinking about what other tobaccos I could stove and see how it works. Does it work on all blends?

My experience is that it’s worked better on some than on others, but there’s only one way to find out!

I’ve recently started adding stuff to the jar while I’m stoving it and have found both bourbon and Kahlúa to be particularly good additions.

 

[JKoD]

My experience is that it’s worked better on some than on others, but there’s only one way to find out!

I’ve recently started adding stuff to the jar while I’m stoving it and have found both bourbon and Kahlúa to be particularly good additions.

I thought I’d try on a blend I’m not crazy about. Before I trash it, I can stove it. Whoa there - don’t get too crazy offering suggestions, I might burn down the kitchen introducing alcohol to a heat source.

 

[hawky454]

It’s fun! I usually bake a tin for 6 - 8 hours as low as the oven temp goes. The best results I’ve had were from Escudo and Erinmore Flake. I haven’t done it in a while, might have to do it again soon. You can also bake a blend in a jar.

 

[puff_not_snuff]

Can you use a rice cooker?

 

[BarrelProof]

Can you use a rice cooker?

I’ve heard that folks will do that. Might be best to throw a temp probe in there first just to figure out the temps at different settings if your crock pot doesn’t give you that information. Might also consider a small rack to keep the jar up off of the heated enamel surface just in case the pot itself is hotter than the air space, depending on how it’s vented, or whatever.

Find one in the right range and let it rip.

 

[puff_not_snuff]

I’ve heard that folks will do that. Might be best to throw a temp probe in there first just to figure out the temps at different settings if your crock pot doesn’t give you that information. Might also consider a small rack to keep the jar up off of the heated enamel surface just in case the pot itself is hotter than the air space, depending on how it’s vented, or whatever.

Find one in the right range and let it rip.

if I left anything in the oven overnight my girlfriend might put my head in it in the morning.

 

[BarrelProof]

if I left anything in the oven overnight my girlfriend might put my head in it in the morning.

Same. That’s why I typically start it when I know I’ll have enough time to at least half-ass pay attention. I won’t sit there and watch it, but I’ll make sure I’m nearby in case I hear anything strange. Also, I’ve found solid results around the 2-3 hour mark. Not saying longer wouldn’t enhance results, just pointing out that it doesn’t have to be an all day event.

 

[JKoD]

It’s fun! I usually bake a tin for 6 - 8 hours as low as the oven temp goes. The best results I’ve had were from Escudo and Erinmore Flake. I haven’t done it in a while, might have to do it again soon. You can also bake a blend in a jar.

Do you crack the tin first? Do you leave the paper in the tin? So many questions to putting the tin in the oven.

 

[hawky454]

Do you crack the tin first? Do you leave the paper in the tin? So many questions to putting the tin in the oven.

I honestly never cracked the tin first, the lid would loosen but when it cooled back down it always sealed back up. I never had one explode on me but it wouldn’t hurt to wrap it in tin foil.

 

[JKoD]

I honestly never cracked the tin first, the lid would loosen but when it cooled back down it always sealed back up. I never had one explode on me but it wouldn’t hurt to wrap it in tin foil.

Good to know.

 

[craig61a]

I place tins inside of a copper pyramid frame for 7 days prior to opening a tin.

Vinaya – Opening Soon

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On the seventh day I open the tins. Prior to opening the tins, I play side two of the Alan Parsons Project’s “Pyramid” while wearing a Tricorne hat fashioned out heavy duty tinfoil.

 

[Streeper541]

Russ Oulette Firestorm Review on CI - "

Sep 26, 2020
Has been a fav for awhile. I also like it slow cooked in an oven overnight. On Low say 200/225 about 6 hours. Brings out all the flavors and adds the perique sweetness. One great blend.
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How is this done?
What's your experience with different blends -

I've never slow cooked any in my oven, but quite often I'll set a jar of Va/Per on my dashboard for a week during my workday. Then I'll let it rest for a few days. Seems to have a similar aging effect.