Just because the summer is over doesn't mean the barbecue season has to end. There are still days we'll have good weather before the year ends, and even if there isn't, that won't stop the most devoted barbecue lovers.
You've come to the right place to discover how to smoke your meat over the grill perfectly. Look through Homefire's tips for smoking meat using the highest quality products.
How to Smoke Meat
Whether you prefer wood or coal fires, smoking meats can enhance their flavour and develop your barbecue skills. Season your meat before smoking it to ensure there is as much flavour on the meat as possible.
The best method to cook meat over the grill is to practice the ‘low and slow’ approach, meaning the flames should have calmed down a little before you place your meat on the rack and patiently let it cook slowly to ensure that the inside of the meat is cooked thoroughly.
Closing the lid of your barbecue, if your barbecue has a lid, is perfect for smoking because a lot of the flavour is kept within the appliance. If the lid remains open throughout, you won't get the same smoky aromas embedded into your meat as you hoped - this is true for logs and coal.
Selecting the best types of wood makes a big difference in how your meat tastes and smells. Hickory is an all-time classic for rib cooking, particularly in many parts of the USA, but you can't go wrong with birch, oak, apple, or cherry woods either. Don't ever choose green, treated, or soft woods to smoke on because they'll ruin your flavour and potentially endanger your health. Chargrilling meat with coal is terrific, too, for a seared and rougher surface to enjoy.
The Best Homefire Products to Use
Homefire's kiln-dried logs are made from the birch wood species, delivering a delightful maple aroma that goes perfectly with certain types of meat. You can't go wrong with birch if you prefer an almost sweeter taste and smell when smoking meat. Although kiln-dried logs produce less smoke than unseasoned wood, you should see this as a positive as fewer toxins will be produced, yet you can still close the lid for a smoky effect.
Then there is the Homefire Restaurant Grade Charcoal that offers you a professional standard. These are some of our largest briquettes that won't fall through any gaps in your grill and achieve the perfect smoky complement to your meat.
Get your charcoal fire going with the Homefire Charcoal Lighting Fluid 1ltr, which leaves no odour and won't jeopardise your food. Shop our entire range of barbecue products online today.
