In recent years, customer demand for smokers has been growing rapidly. This upward trend comes as no surprise when you consider that anyone who has ever tasted a piece of smoked meat will never forget the experience. It's as if this experience of fire and smoke takes us straight back to our most primitive instincts, those that we have repressed for too long. Once this flame is rekindled, it is impossible to silence the little voice that asks us for more, again and again.
Now that you know you want your own smoker so you can cook in it every day, all you have to do is understand why investing in a good, durable smoker is a good idea.
This is where we come in. Here are five reasons that will convince you that investing in a smoker is smart.
1. Save money by cooking cuts of meat previously considered less noble.
Having a smoker is about opening your horizons and cooking all kinds of meats. In fact, the basic principle of a smoker is to take pieces of meat such as brisket, ribs and chicken wings and cook them slowly and slowly so as to keep all the moisture inside the flesh.
Historically, butchers threw away these pieces of meat and the less well-off tried as best they could to cook them so that they were edible. This is where the technique of fire, long and indirect cooking was born. Over time, it was realized that these pieces were just as tasty as the more coveted pieces.
So much so that, over the past three years, the price of brisket has tripled in North America.
So take advantage of your smoker to cook ribs, chicken wings, brisket and other pieces of meat in this category. With a little technique, you will never be disappointed and you will impress your friends, your family and your banker!
2. Take advantage of the economy of scale by cooking in large quantities
Cooking with a smoker can be an emotional and sentimental action, but it can still be a thoughtful and intelligent action!
Indeed, smokers have large grills, features and accessories that will allow you to cook a lot of meat at the same time. A quick visit to a few large grocery stores will show you that the unit price when you buy, for example, one rib versus when you buy ten, is really different. This means that with a little planning, you will be able to eat the smoked dinner of your dreams in addition to having enough meat to prepare all your delicious dinners for the week. You will still have enough to freeze so that you can eat it whenever you want. Imagine! All this at a much lower price than if you bought cuts of meat individually when you want it.
3. Avoid having to buy multiple barbecues
Having a quality smoker also means having a versatile machine in hand. After having a good understanding of its use, an expert will be able to easily direct you to a smoker that will allow you to do everything in one place.
Even though some smokers are designed for long-term cooking, others offer multiple features. Consider, for example, the prestigious Kamado, which can heat up high enough to sear meat, offer enough distance from the flame to cook a delicious pizza without burning it, and also has the ideal insulation for long smoking sessions of all kinds.
By thinking carefully and communicating your usage needs, you are likely to find the ideal smoker for you and therefore save money on purchasing another type of barbecue.
4. Start your business
Referring to point number one which was to cook in bulk, it is not uncommon for smokehouse enthusiasts to start a company in addition to their regular job, and this, just out of passion.
Close your eyes for a moment and imagine yourself enjoying your smokehouse and receiving money in exchange for meat cooked with passion. Admit that you like this vision!
This is something you can do with almost any smoker available in the store. If you are interested in this option, be sure to talk to your sales representative so that they can show you smokers with the most space for your large quantities.
The art of combining business with pleasure!
5. Sustainability
Buying a smoker means buying for the long term. In addition to offering long-term guarantees, smokers are specially designed with quality materials in order, of course, to ensure the lifespan of the smoker, but first and foremost to create a completely sealed space to keep smoke and moisture inside the barbecue.
It is therefore in its manufacturing method and in the materials chosen that you will find the winning elements which will ensure that you invest in a quality item which will last for years without difficulty.
Here are 5 reasons to invest in the smoker of your dreams that will change the look of your backyard, but also and above all that will change your lifestyle for the better!
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