Smoker Terminology

Curing

Simply the infusion of salt into food, is a traditional method of preserving food. Hams and bacons are cured. The traditional preservation process may then be extended by cold smoking.

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Drying

Drying the food well, after curing and before cold smoking, improves the results and reduces the smoking times.

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Cold Smoking

Simply the infusion of salt into food, is a traditional method of preserving food. Hams and bacons are cured. The traditional preservation process may then be extended by cold smoking.

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Hot Smoking

Drying the food well, after curing and before cold smoking, improves the results and reduces the smoking times.

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Featured Recipe

Bradley's Famous Hot Smoked Salmon

Ingredients

  • Cure (white sugar & salt – approx. ratio of 500 g (1lb) salt to 60 g (2oz) sugar)
  • Vegetable oil
  • Garlic and onion salt or powder. Substitute dill or ginger or dry mustard for the garlic and onion.
  • Coarse black pepper

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