Smoked meat tasting smokier the next day

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11:00a, 9/27/25

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Is that because you've been out there with the smoker all day long and your mouth and nose are just deadened to the smoke when you eat it the same day?

Anything you can do about that?

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11:18a, 9/27/25

AG

Sober tastebuds vs smoker tending tastebuds.

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11:29a, 9/27/25

Pretty sure that's just the hangover.

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12:02p, 9/27/25

AG

I think it's a bit of you've been in the smoke so your tastebuds and nostrils are a bit worn out.

But I also think it's some of that sharpness mellowing and creating a bit more umami and depth of flavor. Same as gumbo, chili, or a good Italian red sauce tasting better the next day.

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In reply to Furlock Bones • 7:56p, 9/27/25

Furlock Bones said:
I think it's a bit of you've been in the smoke so your tastebuds and nostrils are a bit worn out.

But I also think it's some of that sharpness mellowing and creating a bit more umami and depth of flavor. Same as gumbo, chili, or a good Italian red sauce tasting better the next day.

Or homemade lasagna.