Project Smoke: Seven Steps to Smoked Food Nirvana, Plus 100 Irresistible Recipes from Classic (Slam-Dunk Brisket) to Adventurous (Smoked Bacon-Bourbon ... (Steven Raichlen Barbecue Bible Cookbooks);

The Barbecue Bible for Smoking Meats

A complete, step-by-step guide to mastering the art and craft of smoking, plus 100 recipes-every one a game-changer –for smoked food that roars off your plate with flavor. Here's how to choose the right smoker (or turn the grill you have into an effective smoking machine). Understand the different tools, fuels, and smoking woods. Master all the essential techniques: hot-smoking, cold-smoking, rotisserie-smoking, even smoking with tea and hay-try it with fresh mozzarella. USA Today says, “Where there's smoke, there's Steven Raichlen." Steven Raichlen says, “Where there's brisket, ribs, pork belly, salmon, turkey, even cocktails and dessert, there will be smoke." And Aaron Franklin of Franklin Barbecue says, “Nothin' but great techniques and recipes. I am especially excited about the smoked cheesecake." Time to go forth and smoke.

“If your version of heaven has smoked meats waiting beyond the pearly gates, then PROJECT SMOKE is your bible."
-Tom Colicchio

“Steven Raichlen really nails everything you need to know. Even I found new ground covered in this smart, accessible book."
-Myron Dixon