Curing and smoking of
game, fish and domestic meats is an ancient art, originally
conceived as a means of food preservation. Curing meats with
natural salt was used by the ancient Chinese and many western
civilizations as early as 1,000 B.C.The introduction of salts to
meats, while curing, causes the meat to undergo chemical
changesresulting in greatly increased preservation.
When heat is
introduced by means of a low-temperature "oven" (Smokehouse), the
moisture is removed, the meat becomes firm and may then be easily
stored for extended periods of time.
The
aroma of the woods (chips) used in heat generation permeates the
meat with its own delicate flavor. This process imparts a subtle,
yet tangy taste of hickory or other hardwood flavors that many of
us have tasted in the past. Herbs and spices such as garlic,
pepper, bay and dill may be introduced to your product by the dry
cure or brining techniques which are explained in our handy recipe
booklet. Natural sweeteners such as maple, wild-honey, molasses,
pineapple and brown sugar may also be used to flavor your gourmet
treats. We manufacture the following "Chips 'N Chunks"
woodchips.
Your Guide to
Home Curing and Smoking House Cooking.
The curing and smoking of fish, game and domestic meats is
an art that everyone can now enjoy. Your own old-fashioned,
country-style smoked foods are easily and economically achieved
with the portable Little Chief and Big
Chief Home Electric Smokehouses.
Your smokehouse
will allow you to make;
- traditional,
fully-cured meats
- add smoke
flavorings to any food
- make your own
high-quality sausage.
The ability to
traditionally smoke-cure beef or venison jerky, fish, wild game
and sausage and to easily add delicate hardwood smoke flavors to
your favorite cheese, poultry or meat, differentiate the
Little Chief and Big Chief Home Electric Smokehouses from
other outdoor smoker-cookers and barbecues. Using a true
smokehouse such as a Little Chief or Big Chief is the ONLY way you
can produce fully-cured, smoked meats such as jerky and fish.
A smokehouse is
quite versatile, so don't be afraid to experiment with it. The
delicate smoke flavors of the five Chips 'n Chunks fuels
(hickory, apple, cherry, alder and mesquite) will add
zest to many of your favorite dishes. The aroma of the wood smoke
permeates the meat or other food with a distinct, delicate flavor,
adding mouth-watering tastes that generally aren't available in
grocery store or even expensive delicatessen products.
We also carry the
Luhr Jensen Seasoning Kit for use in soups, meats, fish,
dips, dressings, etc. - unleash your creative culinary skills!
