Wolfer Smoke-Cooker Mechanisms

September 12, 2014Artisan Meat Processingbarbecue, Cooking, smokersGeorge Wolfer

The Wolfer Smoke-Cooker differs from some backyard smokers (both comparatively expensive retail ones and those about as expensive to build) in that combustion-air intake is not adjustable. Heat in this unit is reliably maintained within a 40F range by the thermal mass of 12 firebricks, a cast iron boil-off pan to diffuse heat & generate steam… Read More »

How-to Atrisan Meat Processing.

September 1, 2014Artisan Meat Processingartisan meats, barbecue, home cooking, home meat processingGeorge Wolfer

Will: Where there’s not a will there is no way. Keeping and safely using sharp knives: Good knife skills are fundamental to meat processing as well as many other culinary endeavors. Basic knife knowledge and practice is all that is required. Acquiring starting raw meat at economically worthwhile prices: Even game meat has out-of-pocket costs associated… Read More »