Cooking with fire and smoke is not a new concept, but it is making a comeback as a preferred method with the advances in smokers and grills now available. It is possible to smoke meats, vegetable, fruits, and more year round in any climate.But, with so many options of smokers available, you might be wondering which one is right for you?Masterbuilt is dedicated to all things smoking, frying, and electric grilling for both professional and home cooks. Masterbuilt Smokers include charcoal, propane, electric, and pellet models. The company has made smokers accessible by offering different...… Cooking with fire and smoke is not a new concept, but it is making a comeback as a preferred method with the advances in smokers and grills now available. It is possible to smoke meats, vegetable, fruits, and more year round in any climate.But, with so many options of smokers available, you might be wondering which one is right for you?Masterbuilt is dedicated to all things smoking, frying, and electric grilling for both professional and home cooks. Masterbuilt Smokers include charcoal, propane, electric, and pellet models. The company has made smokers accessible by offering different...WW…

Smoked Wild Game – Venison, Boar, and Quail Recipe - vote[s] Wild game is generally much leaner than farm raised proteins. Because of this the meat can dry out during the smoking process. There are typically four ways to compensate for that. Those techniques include brining, marinating, injecting fat, or wrapping the protein in bacon.I did come across a fifth method in my research, which included placing the meat in a foil pan and adding some liquid directly to the pan. While this may work, it may also steam the meat. I decided not to try that. If you are a hunter, smoking is a terrific...…Smoked Wild Game – Venison, Boar, and Quail Recipe - vote[s] Wild game is generally much leaner than farm raised proteins. Because of this the meat can dry out during the smoking process. There are typically four ways to compensate for that. Those techniques include brining, marinating, injecting fat, or wrapping the protein in bacon.I did come across a fifth method in my research, which included placing the meat in a foil pan and adding some liquid directly to the pan. While this may work, it may also steam the meat. I decided not to try that. If you are a hunter, smoking is a terrific...WW…

Smoked ribs ranks right up there with whole lobster as one of my favorite summer meals. They both require getting your hands dirty and give you permission to be as casual as possible. An ear of corn and maybe some coleslaw or baked beans is all you need with either protein.The process of smoking ribs used to take a home cook, like myself, a bit of trial and error using a charcoal grill. I would season my ribs, bake them in the oven for a couple of hours and then place the rack over an indirect charcoal fire with soaked wood chips for a few more hours. I had to check the coals and wood chips...…Smoked ribs ranks right up there with whole lobster as one of my favorite summer meals. They both require getting your hands dirty and give you permission to be as casual as possible. An ear of corn and maybe some coleslaw or baked beans is all you need with either protein.The process of smoking ribs used to take a home cook, like myself, a bit of trial and error using a charcoal grill. I would season my ribs, bake them in the oven for a couple of hours and then place the rack over an indirect charcoal fire with soaked wood chips for a few more hours. I had to check the coals and wood chips...WW…

Smoking is a delicious way to prepare a whole turkey. All you need is the turkey, seasonings, time, and patience. You also need the right equipment. For me, that is an electric smoker, such as the Masterbuilt Digital Electric Smoker.My first attempt at smoking a whole turkey was an epic fail. I neglected to measure the height of my charcoal smoker from the grill surface to the underside of the dome lid before purchasing my giant turkey. The bird was too tall for the lid to close snuggly.I did channel my inner MacGyver and came up with a smaller grill rack that was perched on rocks inside...…Smoking is a delicious way to prepare a whole turkey. All you need is the turkey, seasonings, time, and patience. You also need the right equipment. For me, that is an electric smoker, such as the Masterbuilt Digital Electric Smoker.My first attempt at smoking a whole turkey was an epic fail. I neglected to measure the height of my charcoal smoker from the grill surface to the underside of the dome lid before purchasing my giant turkey. The bird was too tall for the lid to close snuggly.I did channel my inner MacGyver and came up with a smaller grill rack that was perched on rocks inside...WW…

A Boston Butt is not really the rear end of a hog, as the name implies. This cut is the upper shoulder portion. It is sometimes labeled as a pork shoulder. But, make sure that what you are buying is actually the butt and not the lower portion of the front leg. That cut should be labeled as a picnic roast. The term “butt” refers to the barrels that were used to store the pork shoulder in for transporting purposes before we had sophisticated refrigeration. Why Boston? Boston Butt refers to the way the shoulder was cut and stored in early New England, commonly in Boston where the whole hogs...…A Boston Butt is not really the rear end of a hog, as the name implies. This cut is the upper shoulder portion. It is sometimes labeled as a pork shoulder. But, make sure that what you are buying is actually the butt and not the lower portion of the front leg. That cut should be labeled as a picnic roast. The term “butt” refers to the barrels that were used to store the pork shoulder in for transporting purposes before we had sophisticated refrigeration. Why Boston? Boston Butt refers to the way the shoulder was cut and stored in early New England, commonly in Boston where the whole hogs...WW…