WORK SMART NOT HARD

For me personally, working smart not hard means seeking and gaining the information, knowledge, and skill set I need to accomplish any project with well above average if not superior results. It means dedicated study and focus on learning about the related variables and how to evaluate success, then making changes to do better next time. It is a process, not an event, that starts and never ends. There is always room for improvement and certainly more information to learn and apply.

This Blog features current announcements on specific topics however, additional information regarding other specific questions about how to smoke meats, how to smoke meats in a smoker, how to smoke meats step by step, how to smoke meats at home, how to smoke meats on a charcoal grill, how to smoke meats on a gas grill, how to cold smoke meats, and how to make a smokehouse for smoking meats is located on the Question and Answer page in more detail.

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5 PRO TIPS TO SMOKING MEAT

Hi folks, Shane here. And, Welcome to the “How To Smoke Meats” Video Tutorial Series. And, I am glad to be here to share with you the “5 Pro Tips To Smoking Meat.” Regardless of whether you’re new to smoking meats, or an accomplished pro, knowing how to plan and move efficiently through the smoking process is essential to producing great smoked meats. Pit Masters [...]

5 PRO TIPS TO USING THE CAJUN EXPRESS SMOKER

Hi folks, Shane here. Welcome to the “How To Smoke Meats” Video Tutorial Series. And, I am glad to be here to share with you the 5 Pro Tips to using the Cajun Express Smoker. Number 1. Monitor Internal Smoker and Meat Temperatures If you are not already using a high-quality alarm and temperature probes, [...]

NAME 5 THINGS THAT ATTRACTED YOU TO YOUR SPOUSE

Okay, so you are wondering what your spouse has to do with learning how to smoke meats? Well, if you are not constantly looking for ways to encourage your spouse and tell them how much you love and care about them as a sign of your GRATITUDE, then learning how to smoke meats will not [...]

KEEP A FEW COMMERICAL KNIVES IN YOUR KITCHEN

Most big box stores have a commercial food service supply section with an assortment of chef knives with white handles. They are inexpensive and will perform well if you keep them razor sharp. From trimming a beef brisket to cutting a full tenderloin into steaks, a dull knife is dangerous and ineffective. Wash and dry [...]

5 PRO TIPS TO DELICIOUS SMOKED RIBS

Hi folks, Shane here. Welcome to the “How To Smoke Meats” Video Tutorial Series. And, I am glad to be here to share with you the 5 Pro Tips to Delicious Smoked Ribs. Number 1. Separate the ribs and season all sides Separating the ribs before smoking allow more seasoning and smoke to come in [...]

SMOKER LOG

Smoker Log Keeping an accurate Smoker Log is the epitome of Working Smart Not Hard when it comes to smoking meat. Imagine how much time, money and effort you invest into your smoking sessions from start to finish, then imagine trying to recreate a near perfect smoking session you remember from months or years ago [...]

5 PRO TIPS TO DELICIOUS SMOKED BEEF BRISKET

Hi folks, Shane here. Welcome to the “How To Smoke Meats” Video Tutorial Series. And, I am glad to be here to share with you the 5 Pro Tips to Delicious Smoked Beef Brisket. Number 1. USDA Beef Grades If you are not smoking a great cut of meat, your best efforts will not make [...]

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