Smoked

Everyone enjoys the sweet salty qualities of smoked meat and fish – caramelized on the outside, with a soft tender inside and a taste that lingers long after the meal is over. Smoking is an ancient method of preserving and adding taste that has been revived and nowadays the range of foods that can be smoked is limitless, as chef Jeremy Schmid shows in this delicious collection of some of his most loved dishes. With step-by-step photographs, Jeremy takes you through all the steps you need to know for home-smoking. He demonstrates how to construct your own smoker, and the techniques used to smoke different types of food. He explores various wood fuels and shows how to experiment with blends for the right balance of smokiness. Mastering the art of making pastrami, bacon, chorizo sausages and larger shoulder cuts may take a little time but the results are worth the effort. Fish and seafood is a quicker process, and there are lots of recipes to showcase the superb qualities of smoking. Try Jeremy's Smoked Sausage Cassoulet, Smoked Venison with Apple Chutney and Port Wine Puree, Battered Smoked Oysters, or Mexican Smoked Corn Salad, with Roast Apricots and Smoked Mascarpone for dessert. Whether you are a newcomer to professional charcuterie chef Jeremy Schmid's unique cooking style, or already one of his die-hard converts, Smoked will quickly become your constant kitchen and outdoor cooking companion.