Smoking   is   the   process   of   flavoring,   cooking,   or   preserving   food   by   exposing   it   to smoke   from   burning   or   smoldering   material,   most   often   wood.   Foods   have   been smoked   by   humans   throughout   history.   Meats   and   fish   are   the   most   common   smoked foods.   These   delicious   processes   will   make   home   smoked   foods   a   priority   for   you. Smoked   Meat   is   a   method   of   preparing   red   Meat   (and   Fish)   which   originates   in prehistory.   Its   purpose   is   to   preserve   these   protein-rich   foods   for   an   extended   period, which   would   otherwise   spoil   all   too   quickly.   There   are   two   mechanisms   for   this preservation:   dehydration   and   the   antibacterial   properties   of   absorbed   smoke.   In modern   days,   the   enhanced   flavor   of   smoked   foods   makes   them   a   delicacy   in   many cultures.Smoking   requires   a   bit   of   caution   and   some   very   important   choices.   Smoke is   a   VERY   STRONG   flavor,   it   can   easily   overpower   the   food   flavor.   The   types   of   Wood you select goes far in determining the unique flavors imparted.