Smoking
Low and slow, without the guesswork.
Meat, fish and cheese. Start with the beginner's guide, plan your cook with the calculator, then put it into practice with the recipes.
Guides and tools
Guide
How to Smoke Meat: The Complete Beginner's Guide
Smokers, fuel, wood, temperature control, the stall, resting, and food safety, all in one place.
Read → ToolSmoke Time Calculator
Estimate how long your cook will take and when to light the smoker so dinner is on time.
Calculate → GuideHow to Smoke Fish
Best fish to use, wet and dry brines, the pellicle, temperatures, and storage.
Read → GuideHow to Smoke Cheese
Cold smoking without melting: setup, best cheeses, smoke times and resting.
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Coming soon
How to Smoke a Pork Butt (Pulled Pork)
The most forgiving first big cook.
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How to Smoke Brisket
Trimming, wrapping, and getting the bark right.
Coming soon
How to Smoke Ribs
Spare ribs vs. baby backs, and when to wrap.
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Best Wood for Smoking Every Meat
A full pairing chart with flavor notes.