I've been wondering how this would be so I just got around to trying it, while smoking some ribs.
Took off the rind and hit it with hickory smoke for about an hour. I used it today in my Boston Baked Beans.
I can't tell the difference, honestly. Nice color, but after 4.5 hours at 350 degrees in the bean pot, I can't taste the smoke.
I froze a few containers of the beans, but had to try a spoonful with dinner.
Lee
Beans after 2 hours, before stirring
Beans fully cooked
Took off the rind and hit it with hickory smoke for about an hour. I used it today in my Boston Baked Beans.
I can't tell the difference, honestly. Nice color, but after 4.5 hours at 350 degrees in the bean pot, I can't taste the smoke.
I froze a few containers of the beans, but had to try a spoonful with dinner.
Lee
Beans after 2 hours, before stirring
Beans fully cooked