Smoking Food: A Beginner's Guide

by Chris Dubbs, Dave Heberle

In Smoking Food , Chris Dubbs and Dave Heberle assure us that smoking is an art, not a science, and they fearlessly reveal that art's essentials—and how simple they can be. They explain how to choose the best fuels (you can use corncobs!), how to build smokers from old refrigerators and cardboard boxes, and, of course, how to smoke everything from turkeys to turtles. Their advice is as ingenious and cost-conscious as any given by Alton Brown. Aware of the needs and wants of the modern cook, they include low-sodium preparations, alternatives to preservatives like sodium nitrite, and thoughts on safely handling meat. With more than one hundred recipes and tips for making brines, marinades, cheeses, appetizers, soups, and main dishes, Smoking Food is an invaluable resource for the home smoker.

Genres: Nonfiction, Cooking

192 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 2008

Reviews

[Kevin Johnson · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great guide that easily explains smoking meat. Good glossary of herbs and recipes. A repeat-read.

[Sarah · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not really what I wanted-- a great deal of information here, though.