From Lancaster county Kauffman's Orchard delicious Smokehouse Apples, Never Waxed, Picked when ripen, Farmer uses IPM (Integrated pest management).
This variety originated as a chance seedling behind the smokehouse of a Bird-in-Hand farm in the 1800's and has been a Lancaster County specialty ever since. Its green skin color and tart flavor invites comparison with Granny Smith, but Smokehouse ripens eight weeks earlier. Any local old-timer can vouch that this antique apple with the “lively” flavor is ideal for all cooking, baking, sauce, and salad purposes.