BBQ & Smoker Books

BBQ & Smoker Books - Everything for the Perfect Smoking Experience

Want to improve your BBQ skills or discover how to prepare the perfect smoked dishes? At Cookinglife you will find an extensive collection of BBQ and smoker books brimming with inspiration, tips and techniques. Learn all about preparing tender meat, flavorful fish or even smoked vegetables. From basics to advanced smoking methods such as cold smoking and the use of various types of smoke wood - these books will make every BBQ session a culinary success. Discover recipes from renowned pitmasters and learn how to make the most of your smoker for authentic, smoked flavors.

The difference between smoking wood chunks, smoke dust, and smoke wood chips lies in the size, application, and smoking intensity they provide. Here is an overview of the main differences:

Smoking Wood Chunks

• Size: Large pieces of wood, about the size of a fist.
• Usage: Ideal for longer smoking processes, such as cooking large pieces of meat (e.g. brisket or pulled pork) in smokers or kamado BBQs.
• Benefits:
  • Burns slowly and produces long-lasting smoke.
  • Perfect for dishes that need to cook for hours at low temperatures.
• Recommended for: Offset smokers, kamado BBQs and other BBQs with a smoking feature.

Smokestack

• Format: Fine sawdust with a soft texture.
• Usage: Especially for cold smoking or for use in devices such as a cold smoke generator.
• Advantages:
  • Suitable for delicate products such as salmon, cheese, butter, or nuts.
  • Burns without generating high temperatures, ideal for cold smoking.
• Recommended for: Cold smoke ovens and cold smoke generators.

Smoking Wood Chips (Smoke Chips)

• Format: Small pieces of wood, about the size of a fingertip.
• Usage: Suitable for shorter smoking processes and use in smoker boxes or directly on charcoal.
• Advantages:
  • Quick to use and gives off smoke immediately.
  • Ideal for quick dishes such as fish, chicken, or vegetables.
• Recommended for: Traditional BBQs, gas barbecues with a smoker box, and charcoal BBQs.

Summary:

• Choose chunks for prolonged smoking of large pieces of meat.
• Use smoke dust For cold smoking of delicate ingredients.
• Go for shreds if you want to quickly add smoke flavors to your barbecue dishes.

The Best BBQ Books for Beginners and Experts

Whether you're a beginner or have been behind the grill for years, our selection offers something for everyone. Dive into books with helpful step-by-step instructions or get inspired by challenging recipes that will take your BBQ skills to the next level. Combine your book with our smokers and smoking accessories, such as smoke dust or smoke chips, and turn your barbecue into a true flavor explosion. Shop your BBQ book at Cookinglife and start your next smoking adventure today!