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 »

Where not to find the best BBQ info.

August 28, 2014Harvest Plant & MarketingBBQ, Cooking, Home processingGeorge Wolfer

One might logically think that the extensive network of University Agricultural Extension Services across the US can do the best job of educating the public about all things food. However, even free-thinking college professors can be hampered from being unbiased due to large financial contributions that are sometimes made to their employing Universities. Further, if college professors gave… Read More »