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How to Make Smoked Marlin at Home

I actually learned how to make smoked marlin when I was on a holiday with a few of my friends.Our day seemed to be laying out as if Hemingway himself was dictating our moves. Four friends, in touch since elementary school, fishing together on our own charter boat in the Gulf of Mexico. Captain Pedro […]

A Step-by-Step Guide to Make Smoked Chuck Roast

A comforting scent for me, is walking into my mother-in-law’s house and her chuck roast is well into its third hour of braising. The onion, garlic, and pepper draw me into the kitchen, and keeps me there. She has moved around the country several times, but even if she isn’t cooking that roast, the faded […]

How to Make Capicola at Home

I will admit that I am a bit of a snob about certain foods. No matter how strange or inappropriate the time or setting, there are certain dishes that I will always order. I have been this way since I first started working in a French kitchen at the age of 14. I had tried […]

How to Make Bacon Jerky

Actually, I learned how to make bacon jerky after a cool, funny story with my son.While I was cleaning out some pictures from my parents’ house, I came across a few from my scout days. My son asked what was in my hand, “bacon jerky of course”. My son looked at me as if I were […]

How to Make Beef Sticks at Home

Who does not like beef sticks? They are tasty, packed with protein, and can last quite a while if preserved properly. However, it seems like every year they get more and more expensive to buy at the grocery store and not everyone knows how to make them at home.It is common for us to spend […]

Smoking Tuna - How to Smoke Tuna Step-By-Step

Smoking Tuna – Step-by-Step Smoked Tuna Guide

Tuna steaks are a versatile piece of meat. It doesn’t have that overwhelming fishy smell or feel to it that other fish steaks like halibut have.In fact, people who normally stay away from seafood will select tuna from the menu, because of the texture and taste.When it comes to cooking it, this type of fish […]

Ultimate Guide to Make Smoked Beef Roast

Sunday dinner as a child was a ritual for our family. Mom would prepare a beef roast, sided with English peas, carrots and roasted potatoes. As we grew older, the meal stayed the same. When the older kids left home, and the rest of us dwindled in numbers, the comfort food we knew faded to […]

Smoking Deer Meat – Ultimate Guide to Smoke Venison

If you are anything like me, you probably have some venison in the freezer. The real problem is deciding how to prepare it.There are a few issues that arise when preparing venison. Many people are turned off by this wonderful meat because it is prepared in a way that leaves a gamey flavor. It is […]

How Long to Smoke Salmon – Detailed Salmon Smoking Guide

Salmon is a wonderful and popular fish which is used almost in every country around the world. There are many ways to cook and enjoy its taste. Whether you eat it raw, grilled or smoked, it is sure to please. The most common question when someone is smoking or grilling this kind of fish, is […]

How to Smoke Peppers - Make Smoked Peppers Easily

How to Smoke Peppers – Make Delicious Smoked Peppers Easily

Peppers are such a fantastic way to brighten almost any dish. The colors, and the flavors elevate each plate they are added to. We’ve enjoyed dicing them, sautéing them, and stuffing them with cheese and then grilling them wrapped in bacon. Once the season for harvesting them is gone, you have to use them quickly […]

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