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Smoking Wood Guide
For a more robust smoke flavour while using the charcoal briquettes or lump charcoal, try adding some wood chunks or shavings to the fire. You can ...
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Temperature Guide
INTERNAL MEAT TEMPERATURE
The smoker's internal temperature isn’t the only the temperature that requires your attention. The final internal temper...
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The importance of using thermometers
We cannot emphasise enough how important it is to braai with a thermometer. Thermometers are the only way
To ensure that meat is properly cooked to...
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Smoking Tips
1. Smoking Low & Slow:
The general aim with this type of cooking is to break down tougher cut meat cuts over a long period of time, rendering t...
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Science of Smoke
1. What is smoke?
Technical definition
Smoke is created by the process of combustion. When you light a braai you are creating combustion, which ...
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When to cook Low & Slow or Hot & Fast
Smoking Low and Slow is generally preferred over Hot and Fast cooking since:
The meat remains juicy.
The end result is more tender and flavourful....
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How to manage a fire
1. The bottom air intake as well as top lid chimney exhaust is how you control your airflow & temperature within your Hero Smoker & Grill
2...
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How to light a fire
Ensure the top lid of the Hero Smoker & Grill as well as the bottom air intake damper is fully open.
Choose between the two lighting methods t...
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