I seem to recall the Perique variety being no more sticky than most other varieties, prior to kilning.
Bob
Bob
For those of us who may be tempted to try this, how full do the jars *look* when you're ready to put them in? Are they wet to the recommended headspace as if you were canning jam or jelly? Also, do you go finger-tight with the lids, as in normal canning?
Perfect timing. My 3rd batch will be going into the pressure cooker in about another hour or so. I'm going to try 1 1/2 hrs this time instead of 4. Just need to experiment. I'' be doing the following:
1. Brightleaf
2. Brightleaf with honey/water
3. Red Leaf
4. Read Leaf with honey/water
5. Yellow Twist Bud with honey/water
Then I'll sit back and wait for the Blizzard!
All 5 are drying now. They are not nearly as dark as the 4 hr ones. They smell the same though. It'll be a few days before I can try them. I'll probably be plowing most of the day.. and then tonight.. and then some tomorrow.
Previously, I dried my tobacco in the oven. I'm currently drying it in my kiln at 125F. I feel the oven caramelized it.
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Caramelized it is, and it shows! Looks fantastic! I've got to do this!