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Not sure if that was a joke, but since it's the internet I'm obligated to take it seriously. :p That burnt gook always tastes bitter to me. The flavor of BBQ i
by kortex 9y ago
Not sure if that was a joke, but since it's the internet I'm obligated to take it seriously. :p
That burnt gook always tastes bitter to me. The flavor of BBQ is primarily Maillard reactions of proteins and carbs reacting, aromatic phenols from herbs and spices, and polyphenols from wood smoke.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maillard_reaction https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maillard_reaction
- dghughes 9y agoWhen you cook fat and meat such as a BBQ polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons(PAH) form and those compounds contain several benzene ring molecules. Part of the Maillard reaction process is the creation of PAHs. It's part of the process when cooking meat but not the only thing you taste. PAHs are used as a food additive "liquid smoke" to add a smokey, sweet flavour.