[Sca-cooks] Stovetop smoker

David Friedman ddfr at daviddfriedman.com
Sat Feb 23 00:21:33 PST 2013


Is it possible, using such a device, to smoke meat well enough to 
preserve it as well as flavoring it? I've long thought that would be one 
good solution to the problem of Pennsic without a cooler.

On 2/22/13 5:03 PM, Chef Christy wrote:
> I have worked with them, done food demos with them, and now own one, but
> can't use it because I don't have a proper vent in my kitchen. The biggest
> issue with them is getting the wood 'chips' (more like wood dust) and
> finding them at a good price.  My recommendation, get a bunch when you order
> yours.  (I found the one I now own at a thrift store, sans wood chips.) And
> make sure you only use it with your stove vent running and in good working
> order.
>
> My favorite things in it were: Portobello mushroom caps, salmon, trout, pork
> loin, and eggplant to make a smoked eggplant babaganoush.
>
> Christianna
>
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> [mailto:sca-cooks-bounces at lists.ansteorra.org] On Behalf Of Johnna Holloway
> Sent: Friday, February 22, 2013 7:39 PM
> To: Cooks within the SCA
> Subject: Re: [Sca-cooks] Stovetop smoker
>
> Never used one. (I had an outdoor smoker for years)
>
> Cooks Illustrated did a review of them in November 2012.
> Their winner was Camerons Stovetop Smoker
> This smoker performed admirably in cooking tests, producing moist, smoky
> salmon and chicken. The snug, flat metal lid slides on and seals in the
> smoke for smaller foods. The handles stayed cool on the stovetop and the
> rack and large drip tray were easy to clean.
>
> You might like this link:
>
> http://www.saveur.com/article/Video/VIDEO-How-to-Make-a-Stovetop-Smoker
>
> Johnnae
>
> On Feb 22, 2013, at 7:16 PM, Terri Morgan wrote:
>
>> Has anyone had any experience with a 'stovetop smoker'? A friend gave me a
>> cookbook whose author uses one a lot and seems to really enjoy the
>> low-carb/high flavour of its cooking, but I'd never heard of one until I
>> started reading the cookbook.
>> Hrothny
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