Grateful Plug - Tonka variant

AceFour

Mar 5, 2024 — 1 min read

After doing the Virginia tonka experiment I thought, "Man, I bet this will match perfect with Grateful Plug!"

Well say no more! It is done! Tonka/molasses version of 200g Grateful Plug stoved for 7 hours at 200 F

Tonka/Molasses Grateful Plug

This is a blend of 100g Bright Virginia cased with Tonka bean casing and 100g burley cased with molassas casing. I will let the plug rest for a few days but I am smoking the burnt ends I trimmed off the plug and I have to say, this one is the winner. I will likely end up making all my Grateful Plugs this way!

Update: Couldn't wait . . . it is fantastic!

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