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The Smoker’s Lounge

by Matt Curtis & Tim Kuhl

Meat smoking can be an overwhelming hobby for those who haven’t jumped in. The Smoker’s Lounge is a short weekly podcast that will teach you the basics of meat smoking quickly so you can get out in the backyard and start smoking.

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Episodes

  1. Episode 17 :: Smoked Mac and Cheese

    In this episode of The Smoker’s Lounge, Matt and Amy talk about smoked Mac and Cheese while Tim is on vacation: • The process of making Mac and Cheese in the smoker • When smoking a recipe that you normally do in a crock pot, time adjustments will have to happen. • Crock pot low setting is about...

  2. Episode 16 :: Smoking Veggies

    In this episode of The Smoker’s Lounge, Matt and Tim talk about smoking veggies: • We are not good at smoking veggies • The veggies we’ve tried have come out OK, but the result didn’t seem worth the work. • Grilling seems to yield much better results with veggies. • When grilling, add a good bit…

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  3. Episode 15 :: Smoking Accessories

    In this episode of The Smoker’s Lounge, Matt and Tim talk about smoking accessories: • BBQ gloves are awesome! • The right tool for the job makes things so much easier. • Get stuff that you like to use. • Be willing to spend on a good thermometer • Flavor injectors freak Matt out a lot, even…

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  4. Episode 14 :: Smoking for Parties

    In this episode of The Smoker’s Lounge, Matt and Tim talk about some strategies for smoking food for large groups: • It is easy to cook too much when smoking for your family. But leftovers are great. • Prepare ahead for parties. It is important to get as much done ahead of time as possible. •…

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  5. Episode 13 :: Masterbuilt Electric Smokehouse

    In this episode of The Smoker’s Lounge, Tim and Matt talk about the Masterbuilt Electric Smokehouse: • MES is great in a variety of weather conditions • The MES will provide consistent results • MES is easy to use - a big deal for the casual meat smoker • Bang for buck, the MES is a great smoker...

  6. Episode 12 :: Poultry

    In this episode of The Smoker’s Lounge, Tim and Matt talk through poultry: • Chicken is easy - 4 hours at 250 • Smoked chicken is great in salad • Turkey isn’t that much different than chicken • Chicken quarters and wings are both great options • Birds are easy to oversmoke, so go light on the…

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  7. Episode 11 :: Sauce

    In this episode of The Smoker’s Lounge, Tim and Matt talk through making your own BBQ sauce and mop sauce: • There are a lot of regional preferences when it comes to sauces • Use your favorite rub to add character to your BBQ sauce • Customize existing sauces • Think outside your region’s BBQ…

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  8. Episode 10 :: Rubs

    In this episode of The Smoker’s Lounge, Tim and Matt talk through rubs: • When making a rub, go by YOUR taste preference • Try different rubs on different meat • Use your rub liberally • Figure out which cuts of meat are impacted most by rub • Some typical rub ingredients to consider • Use…

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  9. Episode 9 :: Convince Your Spouse

    In this episode of The Smoker’s Lounge, Tim and Matt talk through some ways to convince your spouse to let you get into meat smoking: • One less meal for your spouse to cook • It is a natural way to cook • Take your spouse to a BBQ place and promise to replicate the quality • It is a great way to...

  10. Episode 8 :: Wood Selection

    In this episode of The Smoker’s Lounge, Tim and Matt talk through some of the many woods available for meat smoking, and some tips on finding what you like: • There are lots of types of wood to choose from • Make sure the wood you use is seasoned • There are some standard wood and meat pairings...

  11. Episode 7 :: Fail

    In this episode of The Smoker’s Lounge, Tim and Matt talk through some of their biggest fails: • Wrapping a pork roast with apple slices • If you use an electric smoker, remember to plug it in • If you put meat in the smoker, don't forget that you put meat in the smoker • Don’t smoke clod roast…

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  12. Episode 6 :: Skips

    In this episode of The Smoker’s Lounge, Tim and Matt talk through some things to avoid when smoking: • Let it be - smoking is low & slow and it's done when it's done • Don't overdo it • Plan ahead - you can't rush smoked meat • Don't let your research prevent you from trying something • Don't be...

  13. Episode 5 :: Tips

    In this episode of The Smoker’s Lounge, Tim and Matt talk through some helpful tips learned over their time smoking: • Mix & match woods • Practice before company or parties • Don't be afraid to break a rule with intentionality • Be willing to experiment with different cuts of meat For more...

  14. Episode 4 :: Beef

    In this episode of The Smoker’s Lounge, Tim and Matt talk through some of the basics of smoking beef: • Tri-tip • Brisket • Wood Selection for Beef • Sauce Selection for Beef For more information about the basics of meat smoking, visit www.fattybombatty.com

  15. Episode 3 :: Holiday Smoking

    In this episode of The Smoker’s Lounge, Tim and Matt talk through two popular options when it comes to smoking for the holidays: • Pre-cooked Ham - Very basic, but can be complimented well with unconventional sides. Fantastic on its own as well. • Turkey • Plan ahead - don't cook for a holiday...

  16. Episode 2 :: More Pork

    In this episode of The Smoker’s Lounge, Tim and Matt talk through two more options when it comes to smoking pork as well as a tip to add some flavor to your smoked meat: • Pre-cooked Ham (note: try not to get the pre-sliced, as it tends to dry out) • Pork Loin • Letting meat rest after the smoke…

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  17. Episode 1 :: Pork

    In this episode of The Smoker’s Lounge, Matt and Tim talk through some basic information about pork: • Safety tips when smoking pork • An overview of two cuts of pork that are great for the beginning meat smoker • Wood suggestions for smoking pork • Sauce suggestions to compliment smoked pork For...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Meat smoking can be an overwhelming hobby for those who haven’t jumped in. The Smoker’s Lounge is a short weekly podcast that will teach you the basics of meat smoking quickly so you can get out in the backyard and start smoking.

HOSTED BY

Matt Curtis & Tim Kuhl

Produced by Matt Curtis

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does The Smoker’s Lounge have?

The Smoker’s Lounge currently has 17 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is The Smoker’s Lounge about?

Meat smoking can be an overwhelming hobby for those who haven’t jumped in. The Smoker’s Lounge is a short weekly podcast that will teach you the basics of meat smoking quickly so you can get out in the backyard and start smoking.

How often does The Smoker’s Lounge release new episodes?

The Smoker’s Lounge has 17 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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Who hosts The Smoker’s Lounge?

The Smoker’s Lounge is created and hosted by Matt Curtis & Tim Kuhl.
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