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\r\n \r\n Smokers: hot, cold or 2-in-1 - how to choose\r\n More<\/span>\r\n Less<\/span>\r\n <\/summary>\r\n\r\n

\r\n In this category you\u2019ll find 3 options<\/strong>: hot smoking<\/strong>, cold smoking<\/strong>, and 2-in-1<\/strong>. Below is a clear explanation of how the process works<\/strong> for each type.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n

1) Smoking type: what to choose (difference by process)<\/h3>\r\n
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  • \r\n Hot smoking<\/strong> (fast, \u201cready to eat\u201d)\r\n
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    • How it works:<\/strong> the smoker is placed on a mangal \/ charcoal \/ open fire<\/strong>.<\/li>\r\n
    • Where the wood chips go:<\/strong> chips are poured into the bottom of the smoker<\/strong> (inside), where they start smoldering from the heat.<\/li>\r\n
    • What happens:<\/strong> the chamber heats up and the food cooks and smokes at the same time<\/strong>.<\/li>\r\n
    • When to choose:<\/strong> for quick results - fish, chicken, sausages, ribs.<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <\/li>\r\n\r\n
    • \r\n Cold smoking<\/strong> (longer, \u201cfor storage\u201d)\r\n
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      • How it works:<\/strong> you use a smoke generator<\/strong> that feeds smoke into the smoking chamber.<\/li>\r\n
      • Where the wood chips go:<\/strong> chips go into the smoke generator tube\/chamber<\/strong>, where they smolder.<\/li>\r\n
      • What happens:<\/strong> smoke flows into the chamber while the food smokes without strong heating<\/strong>.<\/li>\r\n
      • When to choose:<\/strong> for a deeper smoky aroma and \u201cmake-ahead\u201d products - fish, meat, cheese.<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <\/li>\r\n\r\n
      • \r\n 2-in-1 smoker<\/strong> (most versatile)\r\n
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        • In one session you choose one mode<\/strong>: either hot or cold smoking.<\/li>\r\n
        • A smoke generator is included<\/strong> and is used for cold smoking.<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n\r\n

          2) Material: what\u2019s the difference<\/h3>\r\n
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          • Stainless steel:<\/strong> practical, easy to clean, great for frequent use.<\/li>\r\n
          • Painted steel (heat-resistant paint):<\/strong> neat look and surface protection (avoid scratching, treat with care).<\/li>\r\n
          • Bare steel:<\/strong> a simple \u201cworkhorse\u201d option; appearance may change over time due to heat and humidity.<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n\r\n

            3) Size: M or L<\/h3>\r\n
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            • M<\/strong> - more compact: easier to carry, heats up faster, for smaller batches.<\/li>\r\n
            • L<\/strong> - larger capacity: better for bigger batches and cooking for a group.<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n\r\n

              What people usually buy additionally<\/h3>\r\n
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              • Wood chips<\/strong> - the aroma and flavor depend on the wood type.<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n\r\n

                \r\n Quick tip:<\/strong> tell us what you smoke most often (fish\/meat\/cheese) and where you\u2019ll use it (mangal\/charcoal\/fire), and we\u2019ll recommend the right type (hot\/cold\/2-in-1), material and size (M or L).\r\n <\/p>\r\n<\/details>\r\n","link":"https:\/\/armass.eu\/en\/category\/smokehouses\/","name":"Smoker boxes","slug":"smokehouses","taxonomy":"product_cat","parent":0,"meta":[],"menu_order":28,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/armass.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat\/254","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/armass.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/armass.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/taxonomies\/product_cat"}],"wp:post_type":[{"href":"https:\/\/armass.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product?product_cat=254"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}