Making plug tobacco

[Mike H]

I’ve been doing some more experiments, and this one turned out pretty good.

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[Mike H]

It is a mix of Bright leaf Virginia, Burley and Dark Fired. Treated with a little molasses, vinegar and propylene glycol. Rolled into a log and wrapped in canvas. Then wrapped the canvas with rope very very tight. Left to ferment for about two weeks. Moisture is still around 40% so I had to let the coins dry quite a bit before smoking.

 

[Kentos]

Definitely looks pro grade

 

[ahoiberg]

very cool! how did you determine what ratios to use for the molasses/PPG/vinegar (i guess you said it was an experiment, but just curious how you started).

 

[Mike H]

I guessed. 80% vinegar 15% molasses and 5%PG.


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[Kentos]

I have a suspicion that McClelland used clove extract in their topping which gives it that singular tin note. Or maybe even all spice. But definitely something other than vinegar.

 

[Dan-O]

You need my address?

 

[Rotflmao]

That’s awesome.

 

[Kentos]

If we all ask nicely maybe a trade could be worked out in the Exchange with Mike.

 

[whitebar]

I can’t quit looking at those pics. That just looks amazing!