Tat Frank weekend

[3rdworldchild]

Well, I was lucky enough to get one of these in a trade from a very generous brother on the board. And I wanted to have the time to enjoy it as well. So, I decided Sunday was the day. Was lucky enough to buy one of these pots while at Cabela's a few years back and it is actually made in South Africa. We make a traditional stew called a "potjie" which literally means pot, in it, the cooking process takes a few hours and the result can be mixed depending on how much one imbibes while cooking. This particular one was excellent.

Anyway, I digress, the Frank was a perfect accompaniment. I did not concentrate too much on all the details of the flavors etc. but it was a fantastic smoke, the ash was perfect, draw was great and when it was over I was actually looking for more. Just the perfect way to spend a quiet Sunday cooking and having a great time. Not going to get too many opportunities to smoke one so it seemed an appropriate pairing.

 

[blooz4u]

Hmm... Thanks for the review and pics! The "pot" looks tasty! I may have to smoke my Frank this weekend!

 

[twenty5]

Thanks, looks yummy!

Hmm... Thanks for the review and pics! The "pot" looks tasty! I may have to smoke my Frank this weekend!

I am saving my Frank for Halloween! That way I don't have to open my box of Dracs for awhile.... Yes I refer to them as if I already have them lol

 

[Gordy]

yeah i enjoyed my frank as well.. only thing i didnt like was how the wrapper seemed to fall apart so easily.. besides that great smoke

 

[blooz4u]

Thanks, looks yummy!



I am saving my Frank for Halloween! That way I don't have to open my box of Dracs for awhile.... Yes I refer to them as if I already have them lol

I want 1/2 when you get them! :grin:

 

[SkinsFanLarry]

Nice review 3WC, pic's were an added bonus!

The "potjie" did look very tasty too!

 

[hdroadglide]

don't know why you have to buy your pot at cabela's. looks like your garden would do just fine!!!
sounds like a great way to spend the day. did you think there was a resemblance between the taino and the frank?

 

[3rdworldchild]

I thought the Taino was pretty similar to the Frank, that is why I ended up smoking them back to back to see. My tastebuds have never been super sensitive so it is good to know that I can get a similar smoke in the Taino. And the ashtray in the pic is one I made from resin with a bicycle chainring set in the resin.

 

[blooz4u]

Did some coins fall out of your pocket while you were making the ashtray ?? :grin:

 

[3rdworldchild]

Coins from SA that I had that were incorporated.:nodlaugh:

 

[Mast3r_Shake]

You made that ashtray?

 

[Cuban Pete]

Great review! Thanks!

 

[3rdworldchild]

You made that ashtray?

Yeah made it from resin cast in an old plastic container and then removed it from there.

 

[daniyal]

You lucky bastige! don't think I'll ever get my hands on a Frank but oh well I'll take joy in the few brothers that do get to smoke em. Thanks for the review and pics.

 

[Nuckz23]

Looks good. I've yet to smoke a Frank. I have five sitting in my humi just waiting to get fired up, I just haven't had the time.

 

[avid toker]

All this talk about Tat Franks...I wonder if they're worth it seeing how I've never had one.

Nice review by the way. The pics and the potjie look great!

 

[Colebass]

I recently had one and an going to be seeking out more! it was a great stick, great flavors, nice burn and went great with Samual Adams!

 

[RobustoMoe]

Got me all drooling there brother. Not sure whether it was the Frank or the pot. Hold on ! Focus on the cigar ! Focus on the cigar ! serves me well for not having any breakfast ! Good review. One thing though, how long did it last you ?

 

[3rdworldchild]

Both were very good, the food and the cigar. Probably lasted around 2 hrs. Wasn't keeping a good look on the clock and also had to watch how much wine went into the pot....

 

[Mitch]

Sounds like good times bro, it's what it's all about.