Food (more specifically meat) is usually cured before smoking, as the curing process draws out the moisture that bacteria need in order to grow, and this promotes the absorption of the wood smoke.

To get the most out of using butcher paper, start the smoking process with the meat uncovered. Wrap it when the internal temperature reaches around 160-170°F, coinciding with the “stall” phase.

This ancient food preservation method prevents spoilage by replacing an ingredient’s water contents with sugar — a process that can also transform scraps and discards, like citrus rinds ...

Creigh and Hoag have extensive knowledge in food agro-processing with a focus on food processing and storage techniques in food safety. Through their volunteer technical assistance, the farmers of Tri ...

A Glimpse Into Colonial Food Storage. In the 1700s, food preservation was a daily necessity. Colonial households, including George Washington’s estate, relied on pickling, drying, smoking, and ...