Home Smoking & Curing" introduces an inspirational method of retaining & enhancing the subtle flavours of fresh fish & game. With clear & simple instructions backed up by diagrams Keith Erlandson leads you through the basic techniques of smoking food. Whether you're looking to prepare your own smoked salmon & bacon or create some really impressive dishes for entertaining " Home Smoking & Curing" will guide you through the processes. With delicious recipes ranging from smoked rabbit pie to smoked oysters & venison there are dishes for every occasion. In addition it contains: advice on choosing raw ingredients; making the most of meats in season; easy to follow instructions for building your own kiln; & useful information on commercial smokers. First published in 1977 & never out of print this classic guide has introduced thousands of home cooks to the pleasures of smoking & curing food. Full of well-tested methods & reliable advice this book offers a wealth of information for amateur chefs & gourmets alike."