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Useful writing on growing food, preserving it, sharing it, and keeping more life local.
4/20/2026
Hot smoking cooks meat at 225°F to 275°F while infusing it with smoky flavor. Learn the basics of hot smoking versus cold smoking, safe temperatures, equipment, and simple recipes for getting started.
4/20/2026
Hot smoking cooks meat at 225°F to 275°F while infusing it with smoky flavor. Learn the basics of hot smoking versus cold smoking, safe temperatures, equipment, and simple recipes for getting started.
4/20/2026
Learn how to smoke meat for long-term storage using cold smoking - a traditional preservation method that keeps meat safe for months without refrigeration.
4/15/2026
A practical guide to smoking and curing meats at home. Learn what curing salts do, when to cold smoke versus hot smoke, and the safety rules that actually matter.