Daniel Murray - The Unofficial Big Green Egg Cookbook

An Introduction to Smoked Food

Through history, smoking been a preferred way of preserving food, but it so much more than just a way to keep food from going bad! Smoking also introduces complex and delicious flavors into dishes that are otherwise often bland or uninteresting. In modern cooking, its a great way to mix up staples in your home cooking, and it can be a really fantastic way to wow people at a potluck, or to host an incredible dinner party. Smoking is not only inventive and delicious, it also makes it really easy to make large quantities of food at the same time without too much fuss.

Traditionally, smoking is done by burning wood chips in a small enclosed area with the food, allowing the food to be cooked very slowly, while absorbing the rich smoky flavor. Today, smoking is often associated with sports tail-gaiting parties and small family get-togethers. This guide is designed to both embrace that culture, and also offer up some techniques and recipes that will let you take your smoking to the next level: full-blown gourmet food full of layered and nuanced deliciousness.

While Masterbuilt may not be the oldest Smoker manufacturer out there in the market, they are still around from the 1970s and knows what they are doing! Masterbuilt is a long-standing brand that has accumulated a vast reputation for being one of the top Smoker Manufacturers out there with a company that was built on faith, family and sheer hard work! This is a company that always tries to combine invention, faith and family values and tries to come up with appliances that are both robust in features and extremely easy to use for beginners. If you are reading this book, then you are probably either deciding to buy a Masterbuilt Smoker or already have purchased one and are looking for amazing recipes to explore! If you are from the latter group, you may skip the intro and jump right into the recipes! However, if you are new to Smoking, then I would highly encourage you to go through this brief yet useful introductory chapter. Throughout the following pages, I will give you an overview of Smoking and let you know how to use and adequately take care of your Masterbuilt Electric Smoker (Alongside a brief buying guide)!

Chapter 1: Beef Recipes