Connecticut is known as the âconstitution state.â While the origin on this title is uncertain, the nickname is assumed to reference the Fundamental Orders of 1638-39. These Fundamental Orders represent the framework for the first formal government written by a representative body in Connecticut.
A kipper is a smoked herring. After they have been caught, the herrings are gutted, split and lightly soaked in brine. Then they are smoked over hardwood chips in a kiln. The best ones come from the Isle of Man, Loch Fyne and Northumberland and are sold complete with head, tail and backbone.
Smoking the Steaks. I placed the steaks on the smoker on the cool side of the grate. On this type of smoker, unless you do some modifications to it, the firebox side is just too hot and must be used for chicken or something that can handle the higher heat or it must be left unused.