Project Smoke: Seven Steps to Smoked Food Nirvana, Plus 100 Irresistible Recipes from Classic (Slam-

From a master griller and author of Project Griddle comes a step-by-step guide to cold-smoking, hot-smoking, and smoke-roasting, with recipes that will make your plates roar with flavor.

"If your version of heaven has smoked meats waiting beyond the pearly gates, then Project Smoke is your bible." --Tom Colicchio, author, chef/owner of Crafted Hospitality, and host of Top Chef

Here's how to choose the right smoker (or turn the grill you have into an effective smoking machine). Understand the different tools, fuels, and smoking woods. Master all the essential techniques: hot-smoking, cold-smoking, rotisserie-smoking, even smoking with tea and hay--try it with fresh mozzarella. There are recipes and full-color photos for dishes from Smoked Nachos to Chinatown Spareribs, Smoked Salmon to Smoked Bacon-Bourbon Apple Crisp.

"Steven Raichlen really nails everything you need to know. Even I found new ground covered in this smart, accessible book." --Myron Mixon, author and host of BBQ Pitmasters, Smoked, and BBQ Rules