What’s The Difference Between Smoking And Curing?

“I’ve been experimenting with preserving meat from animals we hunt, but I’m running into some confusion. What’s the difference between smoking and curing? I see lots of recipes

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What’s The Best Wood For Smoking Different Meats?

“I recently got a smoker, and I’m really excited to start using it! I’ve heard that the type of wood you use can make a big difference in

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What Are The Best Meats To Smoke At Home?

“Hi there! I recently bought a smoker and I’m super excited to try smoking some meats at home. I’ve heard there are specific meats that smoke better than

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How Long Does It Take To Smoke Different Foods?

“Hey there! I’ve got a question about smoking meats. I’ve recently started smoking at home and love the flavor, but I’m getting confused on how long to smoke

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How Is Cold Smoking Different From Hot Smoking?

I’m thinking about trying to smoke some of my homemade sausages at home, but I keep running into different opinions about whether I should use cold smoking or

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How Do I Prevent Over Smoking Or Drying Out Food?

“I’ve been trying my hand at smoking meats and drying fruits at home, but I keep over smoking my meats and drying out the fruits way too much!

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How Do I Know If Smoked Food Is Fully Cooked?

“Hey there! I just built a homemade smoker and I’m planning on smoking some ribs this weekend for the first time. How do I know for sure when

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How Do I Cure Meat For Long Term Storage?

“Hi! I’m trying to learn how to cure meat for long-term storage and want to start with some smaller batches. I rooted around online, and while I got

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How Do I Brine Food Before Smoking And Why Is It Important?

“I’ve recently started getting into smoking my own meats, but I’m struggling with the whole brining process. I’m trying to smoke a turkey next weekend for a family

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Can I Smoke Vegetables And What’s The Best Way?

“Hi there! I’ve been really into smoking meats for a while and I’m getting curious – can I smoke vegetables? I love growing my own veggies and the

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