Everyone enjoys sweet salty qualities of smoked meat and fish - caramelized on the outside, with 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 as 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.
Author Biography
Jeremy Schmid enjoys preparing food using traditional methods and natural produce. He worked for several years as a chef before going on to study charcuterie at the prestigious Culinary Institute of America. Since then he has developed his own style working as a professional chef. He takes pride in serving delicious cured smoked meats, seafood, salads and desserts for catered functions and casual brunches on site at his restaurant. His first book Bangers to Bacon was shortlisted for a Gourmand World Cookbook award.
