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METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE CHILLED PROCESSED FOOD OF RED SNOW CRAB INCLUDING CRAB-SHELLS

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE CHILLED PROCESSED FOOD OF RED SNOW CRAB INCLUDING CRAB-SHELLS

High efficiency apparatus and method for liquid smoke generation

This invention relates to a high efficiency apparatus for manufacturing an aqueous wood smoke solution in the form of a liquid smoke desired concentration, and a method of obtaining such aqueous solution using the same apparatus by burning wood, wooden chips or sawdust in a limited amount of air. The apparatus and process disclosed herein is simple, safe, and clean. Wood consumption per unit of liquid smoke is significantly smaller comparing to conventional methods, while the air pollution is reduced to a negligible level.

Efficiency food smoker

Food smoker with self-basting features and relatively low thermal conductivity chip bowls. A lid of the food smoker may include downward pointing protrusions to control dripping onto food being smoked. This self-basting feature reduces the need to open the food smoker to baste the food smoking. The food smoker may include a ceramic chip bowl to reduce the rate of consumption of wood chips used to add flavoring to the food being smoked. This further reduces the need to open the food smoker. The housing of the smoker may be constructed with inner and outer walls, minimizing the heat loss during the cooking process. In combination, these features result in an improved food smoker that requires less user interaction than traditional systems. Moreover, the food smoker may need to be opened fewer times during the smoking process, which reduces heat loss and thus leads to greater energy efficiency.

Airflow-regulated smokers and methods of using the same

Smokers can enclose smoking subjects for production of trapped smoke with limited airflow. Optimal airflow rates and resulting smoking effects can be achieved through smokers. If a smoker has approximately 60 cubic inches volume, four 2-millimeter holes at an air inlet point achieves desired airflow and oxygen consumption in typical fills and cooking temperatures. Smokers may include a lid or other seal or access point to permit placement and enclosure of smoking materials. Smokers are useable with conventional grills and may be shaped to sit on grill racks without blocking desired airflow by grill components or smoking materials. Smokers may include a detachable handle for safer handling and heating.

SMOKING APPARATUS FOR PROCESSING PORKHIDE DOG CHEWS

The present invention provides a method and apparatus of processing porkhide dog chews. The method includes the step of first subjecting pigskin rawhide to defatting and depilation treatment. Then the rawhide is split to obtain a first, a second, a third and a fourth layer of rawhide material. The rawhide material undergoes defatting, rinsing, and sun-drying to produce a finished hide product. The hide product is smoked to achieve objectives of dying and flavoring to result in a finished porkhide dog chew product. 1. A smoking apparatus for smoking porkhide products comprising:a smoke generator heated to cause smoking fuels, disposed in the smoke generator, to produce hot smoke;a smoke box for containing the smoke;a box rack for supporting a shaped hide product in the smoke box, above the smoke generator, wherein the height from the smoke generator to the box rack is no less than 20 cm to prevent burning of the product caused by excessively high temperatures and to allow a surface layer of the shaped hide product to undergo partial cooking and react with the smoke; anda box cover for containing and redirecting rising smoke such that the smoke falls back slowly to the box rack and comes into contact with the shaped hide product on the box rack, wherein the height from the box rack to the box cover is no greater than 25 cm to prevent the temperature of the falling smoke from excessive cooling, thereby ensuring a proper smoking effect;wherein the shaped hide product, undergoing the smoking process, becomes dyed and flavored, resulting in a finished porkhide dog chew.2. The smoking apparatus of claim 1 , wherein an internal diameter of the smoke box is greater than 50 cm and less than 120 cm.3. The smoking apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the smoke fuel further comprises a starch smoke fuel and a sugar smoke fuel claim 1 , such that the weight of the starch smoke fuel is from fifty-five to sixty-five percent of the total smoke fuel weight claim 1 , and the weight of the ...

Food Smoker Adapter

The Food Smoker Adapter converts an outdoor cooking system into a meat smoker without physical modification. It is comprised of a lid, smoke chamber, meat skewers, and a wood chip pan. It can also act as a stand alone meat smoking system when used with an electric heating element. The smoke chamber is a tube or duct, and is placed on the wood chip pan or an accessory allowing the stacking of an additional smoke chamber. The wood chip pan rests above the heat source. Skewers are placed across the top of the smoke chamber allowing meat to hang inside. The lid acts as a smoke chamber lifting mechanism, and has tabs that snap into slots near the top of the smoke chamber allowing the lid, smoke chamber, skewers, and meat to be removed and set aside allowing access to the wood chip pan for tending. 1. a food smoker for use with a heat source , which heats wood chips to provide smoke for providing flavor and preservation to food products , the food smoker comprising:a. a smoke chamber, the top of the smoke chamber covered by a lid and the bottom of the smoke chamber resting on a wood chip pan;b. the lid includes a top and sides, the sides are shaped to fit to the top of the smoke chamber, tabs are formed to protrude from sides of the lid and fit into corresponding holes in the smoke chamber, vertical cuts are placed in the lid to either side of each tab allowing the side to be flexed to move the tab, the side of the lid is flexed to insert the tab in the corresponding hole in smoke chamber and the side of the lid is flexed to remove the tab from the hole, a handle is attached to the lid for lifting the lid, with the tabs removed from the hole the lid may be removed from the smoke chamber, with the tabs inserted in the smoke chamber holes the lid is attached to the smoke chamber and lifting the lid lifts the smoke chamber;c. The wood chip pan has a flat bottom providing a stable base for the food smoker the sides of the wood chip pan fit the base of the smoke chamber and ...

SMOKER BOX WITH INTEGRATED HUMIDIFIER

A smoker box and humidifier for a barbecue grill has a container body having a top and at least one and preferably a plurality of top opening at its top. Isolated compartments are provided in the container body. At least one of the isolated compartments is capable of holding wood chips or the like for producing a flavoring smoke, and at least one of compartments is capable of holding a liquid separate from but in close proximity to the wood chips or the like. The compartments in the container body are positioned such that, when the smoker box is heated, both the flavoring smoke and moistening vapors produced in the compartments of the container body circulate up through the top openings in the top of said container body. The container body can include a drawer with isolated compartments, which can be pulled out to replenish spent wood chips and fluids. 1. A smoker box and humidifier for a barbecue grill comprisingA container body having a top and at least one top opening at its top through which smoke and moistening vapors can pass, andat least two isolated compartments in said container body, one of said compartments capable of holding wood chips or the like for producing a flavoring smoke when the smoker box is heated, and the other of said at least two compartments capable of holding a liquid separate from but in close proximity to the wood chips or the like such that moistening vapors are produced in conjunction with flavoring smoke when the smoker box is heated, the compartments in said container body being positioned such that both the flavoring smoke and moistening vapors produced in the compartments when the smoker box is heated circulate up through the at least one top opening in the top of said container body.2. The smoker box and humidifier of wherein the said container body has at least three isolated compartments claim 1 , any one or two of said compartments being capable of holding wood chips or the like for producing a flavoring smoke when the smoker ...

SMOKING DEVICE FOR SMOKING FOODSTUFFS

A smoking device () for smoking foods, which comprises: a smoking chamber () for containing food to be smoked, a combustion chamber () independent of the smoking chamber () and provided with a heat source for generating a mass of gas for smoking and conveyor means of the a flow of the smoking gas into the smoking chamber, wherein the conveyor means comprise a conduit () having a variable length and suitable for connecting the combustion chamber () with the smoking chamber () for regulating the temperature of the smoking gases conveyed into the smoking chamber itself. 110. A smoking device () for smoking foods , which comprises:{'b': '20', 'at least a smoking chamber () for containing food to be smoked,'}{'b': 40', '20, 'at least a combustion chamber () independent of the smoking chamber () and provided with at least a heat source for generating a mass of gas for smoking and'}{'b': 50', '40', '20, 'a conveyor of the a flow of the smoking gas into the smoking chamber, wherein the conveyor comprises at least a conduit () having a variable length and suitable for connecting the combustion chamber () with the smoking chamber () for regulating a temperature of the smoking gases conveyed into the smoking chamber itself.'}2104020. The device () of claim 1 , wherein the combustion chamber () is positioned externally of the smoking chamber () and is distanced therefrom.31050500. The device () of claim 1 , wherein the conduit () is modular and comprises a plurality of tubular sections () fixed to one another.41050500. The device () of claim 1 , wherein the conduit () is of a telescopic type and comprises a plurality of tubular sections () slidably associated to one another.51027. The device () of claim 1 , further comprising at least a collecting tray () destined to be located below the food to be smoked.61041425025432042. The device () of claim 1 , wherein the combustion chamber comprises a brazier () which is superiorly closed by a removable covering element () claim 1 , the ...

BARBECUE GRILL

A cooking surface for a grill includes a fire column. Food placed on the grill surface directly above the fire column will be impinged by the heat of the heat source, made even more intense by the upward, directional flow of air through the fire column. Food placed on the grill surface but not directly above the fire column can be cooked with indirect heat. 1. A grill apparatus , comprising:a cooking chamber having an outer wall;the outer wall having a door disposed on a side surface;a grill surface having a first circumference and disposed at a top of the cooking chamber;the outer wall having a plurality of vents disposed circumferentially around the outer wall above the door and below the grill surface with a sliding baffle for controlling the size of the plurality of vents, such that the temperature near the grill surface may be controlled by the sliding baffle;a fire column disposed beneath the grill surface within the outer wall of the cooking chamber grill apparatus, the fire column having an open top portion with a second circumference less than the first circumference, the cylindrical column further having an interior for holding a heat source on a base thereof and for providing directional heatflow from the heat source toward the open top portion and the grill surface;a smoking chamber attachment mounted to an exterior side wall of the fire column and disposed beneath the grill surface and entirely within the outer wall grill apparatus, the smoking chamber attachment having a chamber for smoldering a substance using only heat from the heat source in order to generate smoke; anda tube extending from the smoking chamber attachment through the side wall into the interior of the fire column, the tube for directing smoke generated within the chamber to the interior of the cylindrical column, thereby flavoring a food placed on the grill surface using the smoke, wherein the fire column is removable from the cooking chamber via the door.2. The apparatus of claim 1 ...

NEGATIVE DRAFT INDUCING DEVICE FOR SMOKER

A negative draft inducing device for a smoker that induces a negative draft through an offset smoker. The negative draft is provided by means of a relatively small portable device which may readily be secured to the smoker when needed and readily released therefrom for storage when not in use. The device not only maintains a fire in the smoker, but also creates a negative flow of warm air through the smoker. The device includes a housing having an intake end and an output end. A fan inside the housing creates air flow from the intake end to the output rend. The housing attaches to a lower portion of the smoker, aligning with air registers. The air flow creates a negative draft across the smoker that maintains a fire in the lower portion and creates a uniform air flow over the smoked food and out the exhaust. 1. A negative draft inducing device for creating a negative draft through a smoker , the negative draft inducing device comprising:a housing configured to attach to a lower portion of the smoker, the housing comprising an intake end and an output end,the intake end comprising an intake opening configured to enable an air flow into the housing,the output end comprising an output opening configured to enable the air flow out of the housing and into the lower portion of the smoker, the output end further comprising at least one magnetic fastener configured to fasten the housing to an air register in the lower portion of the smoker; anda fan arranged inside the housing, the fan configured to force the air flow from the intake end to the output end,wherein the air flow creates a negative draft from the lower portion to an upper portion of the smoker.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the housing comprises a generally cylindrical shape.3. The device of claim 2 , wherein the housing is waterproof.4. The device of claim 3 , wherein the output opening is a 5 inch cylindrical opening.5. The device of claim 4 , wherein the at least one magnetic fastener comprises ten ...

Smoking Oven

A smoking oven is disclosed in the present application. The smoking oven includes a case body provided with a smoking cavity therein; a heating device provided in the smoking cavity; and a smoking box provided in the smoking cavity and positioned over the heating device. A through hole is provided on a side wall of the case body, so that the smoking box can be conveniently removed out of or installed into the smoking cavity via the through hole. Replacing the smoking box via the through hole facilitates the use of the smoking oven. 1. A smoking oven , comprising:a case body provided with a smoking cavity therein;a heating device provided in the smoking cavity; anda smoking box provided in the smoking cavity and positioned over the heating device,wherein a through hole is provided on a side wall of the case body, so that the smoking box can be conveniently removed out of or installed into the smoking cavity via the through hole.2. The smoking oven according to claim 1 , wherein a first bump is provided on a side wall of the smoking box claim 1 , so that the first bump abuts against the inner wall of the through hole after installing the smoking box in the smoking cavity to produce a gap between the through hole and the side wall of the smoking box.3. The smoking oven according to claim 1 , wherein a support plate is provided in the case body claim 1 , positioned in the smoking cavity claim 1 , and located over the heating device and under the smoking box claim 1 , and the support plate is configured for supporting the smoking box and providing a sliding guide for withdrawing or installing the smoking box.4. The smoking oven according to claim 3 , wherein the support plate includes a plate body fixed on an inner wall of the case body and a plurality of abutting portions provided on an upper end face of the plate body claim 3 , and an upper end of the abutting portion is configured to abut against a lower end face of the smoking box.5. The smoking oven according to ...

Barbecue grill smoker

A barbecue grill smoker assembly ( 10 ) is disclosed including fuel grate handles ( 21 ) and food grate handles ( 31 ) connected to components internal to the cooking chamber of the grill smoker defined by the firebox base ( 11 ) but extending outward beyond the cooking chamber in order to allow for manipulation of the components within the grill smoker using clean and cool handles. The grill smoker assembly also includes a fuel grate assembly ( 30 ) in the form of a basket that, when combined with the food grate assembly ( 20 ), the solid fuel is contained within the area defined by the grate. This enables the fuel to be managed by manipulating the food grate assembly ( 20 ) and fuel grate assembly ( 30 ). The fuel grate assembly ( 30 ) may also include an aperture to facilitate transfer of residual solid fuel to a charcoal starting device. Finally, the lid ( 12 ) features lid supports ( 14 ) which are used to support the lid when inverted allowing the lid to be stored without soiling the table during the lighting of the grill smoker, cooking on the grill smoker and for storage of the internal parts during grill smoker cleaning.

NOVEL GRILL TOP COOKING DEVICE

The present invention comprises a novel grill top device generally consisting of a trapezoidal prism-like body and an accompanying lid. The body will be placed on top of a preexisting grill or heat source which allows users to cook with their own grills. The design allows for heat to be trapped and concentrated within the body resulting in high temperatures and even heat distribution. The present invention cooks food in a vertical fashion. The lid is equipped with hooks on the bottom side which are used to hang skewers filled with food items. Skewers are exposed to the same amount of heat from all sides resulting in even cooking. The vertical cooking method prevents cancer causing char marks, ensures sauces or flavorings applied stays onto the food items and does not burn off during the cooking process, and makes flipping of the food items unnecessary. 1. An apparatus that comprises a rectangular body with two handles with silicon coverings on the shorter side of said body along with a rectangular lid that sits on top of said body where said lid contains hooks on its underside and a handle with a silicon covering on its topside.2. The apparatus of wherein said apparatus sits on an existing grill or heat source and utilizes existing heat sources to cook food items.3. The apparatus of wherein said apparatus does not require preheating of said grill to begin cooking items resulting in time saving and fuel efficiency.4. The apparatus of wherein said body is shaped so that it is able to concentrate heat and cook food items evenly regardless of their location inside said body.5. The apparatus of wherein said body is shaped so that it is able to concentrate smoke and infuse all food items with a rich claim 1 , smoky flavor.6. The apparatus of wherein said body's dimensions at its base allow it to fit over 2 standard sized gas grill burners.7. The apparatus of wherein said body contains 2 handles with silicone coverings on the sides of said body which allow said apparatus ...

ELECTRIC GRILL AND SMOKING DEVICE

A cooking apparatus includes a first electric heating element, a reflective surface below the first electric heating element, and a cooking surface above the first electric heating element. The cooking surface is heated by radiant energy from the electric heating element and becomes heated to emit heat to food on the cooking surface. 1. A cooking apparatus comprising:a first electric heating element;a reflective surface below the first electric heating element; anda cooking surface above the first electric heating element;wherein the cooking surface is heated by radiant energy from the electric heating element and becomes heated to emit heat to food on the cooking surface.2. The cooking apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising an insulative layer below the reflective surface that impedes the escape of heat below the reflective surface.3. The cooking apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the cooking surface defines a plurality of air slots allowing heated air to rise from below the cooking surface to above the cooking surface.4. The cooking apparatus of claim 3 , further comprising an air opening defined through the reflective surface and the insulative layer.5. The cooking apparatus of claim 4 , further comprising a restrictor cover proximate the air opening that limits air flow through the air opening.6. The cooking apparatus of claim 5 , wherein the cooking surface defines a plurality of spaced apart peaks interposed by a plurality of valleys claim 5 , the plurality of air slots being defined in the plurality of valleys.7. The cooking apparatus of claim 6 , wherein the first electric heating element is arranged to be under one of the plurality of valleys.8. The cooking apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a smoker box adjacent to the cooking surface claim 1 , the smoker box and the cooking surface sharing a common cooking volume within a cooking chamber.9. The cooking apparatus of claim 8 , wherein the smoker box further comprises a second electric heating element ...

VERSATILE WARMER/SMOKER

A heating/smoker device is disclosed which uses the heat and/or smoke from existing sources and uses it to heat up serveware or food, or smoke food. The heating/smoker device is durable and versatile and can adopt to virtually any heat/smoke source. 1. A device for heating/smoking , the device comprising:a base portion having an aperture;a chamber having an aperture and attached to the base portion;wherein the chamber is placeable upon a source of heat and/or smoke, wherein heat and/or smoke generated by the source is directed through the aperture of the chamber, into the chamber, through the base aperture, and onto the base portion, to heat and/or smoke items placed thereon.2. The device in claim 1 , wherein the items placed on the base portion include serveware.3. The device in claim 2 , wherein the serveware include plates.4. The device in claim 1 , further comprising a mesh claim 1 , which is placed on the base portion.5. The device in claim 4 , wherein the mesh is adapted so that food is placeable thereon.6. The device in claim 1 , further comprising stop walls positioned on the base portion to serve as stopping points for plates positioned thereon.7. The device in claim 6 , wherein the stop walls are U-shaped.8. The device in claim 6 , wherein the stop walls are parallel.9. The device in claim 6 , wherein two of the stop walls face in the same direction.10. The device in claim 6 , wherein the stop walls comprise three stop walls claim 6 , including a top stop wall and two side stop walls.11. The device in claim 1 , further comprising draining apertures in the base portion to allow the runoff of liquid thereon.12. The device in claim 1 , further comprising a pocket positioned within the chamber claim 1 , and adapted to hold scenting material.13. The device in claim 1 , further comprising a temperature gauge positioned on a wall portion of the chamber.14. The device in claim 1 , wherein the base portion is partially composed of a mesh.15. A device for heating/ ...

VERTICAL ELECTRIC COOKER AND SMOKER AND SMOKE BOX

A vertical electric cooker and smoker having lower air intake vents and upper exhaust vents which together create a more balanced flow and distribution of smoke and reduce the operating pressure of the system to allow a much larger load of wood chips to be used without refilling. A smoke box is also provided for holding and properly combusting the larger quantity of wood chips in an oxygen deficient environment. The smoke box has a false bottom and discharges the smoke through a circuitous exhaust flow path. Also, the electric heating elements of the cooking and smoking apparatus are contained in an assembly which provides an air gap beneath the smoker box and also shields the smoker box to prevent the wood chips in the smoker box from becoming overheated. 1. An apparatus for cooking and smoking food comprising:a vertically extending cooking and smoking chamber having a left side wall, a right side wall, a back wall, a front opening, and a bottom floor;a door positionable on the front opening for closing and opening the front opening;one or more air intake vents provided in a lower portion of the cooking and smoking chamber;one or more exhaust vents provided in an upper portion of the cooking and smoking chamber; andone or more electric heating elements positioned in the lower portion of the cooking and smoking chamber, the one or more electric heating elements being spaced above the bottom floor of the cooking and smoking chamber.2. The apparatus of comprising two of the air intake vents and two of the exhaust vents wherein a first of the air intake vents is provide through a lower portion of the right side wall claim 1 , a second of the air intake vents is provide through a lower portion of the left side wall claim 1 , a first of the exhaust vents is provided through an upper portion of the right side wall claim 1 , and a second of the exhaust vents is provided through an upper portion of the left side wall.3. The apparatus of wherein the first and the second air ...

Grill Smoker Apparatus

A grill smoker apparatus provides a container and a cover. A carrier is disposed in the container. The carrier is configured to store smoke producing material such as wood chips. The carrier may be removable from the container for filling the container, for emptying the container, for replacing the container or for cleaning the smoker apparatus. The carrier includes an outer dimension smaller than the inner dimension of the container. As such, a carrier gap is defined between the inner container wall and the outer region of the carrier. The carrier gap may form a uniform, annular gap in some embodiments. Alternatively, the carrier gap has a non-uniform radial dimension around the perimeter of the container. The carrier gap provides enhanced airflow to the smoke producing material in the carrier for improving smoker performance. A heat concentrator also focuses heat to the smoker apparatus for igniting the smoke producing material. 110. A grill smoker apparatus () , comprising:{'b': '11', 'a container ();'}{'b': 20', '11, 'a cover () disposed on the container ();'}{'b': 14', '11', '14', '16', '14, 'a carrier () disposed in the container (), the carrier () including a plurality of carrier holes () for allowing air passage into the carrier ();'}{'b': 12', '11', '14', '12', '11', '14, 'a carrier gap () defined between the container () and the carrier (), the carrier gap () configured to allow air to flow between the container () and the carrier ();'}{'b': 40', '11', '40', '68', '14', '42', '68', '42', '11', '14', '42, 'a base () positioned at a lower end of the container (), the base () including a base ramp () inclined inwardly toward the carrier (), and a base vent () defined on the base ramp (), the base vent () open to an interior of the container (), the carrier () positioned above the base vent ();'}{'b': 30', '40', '42', '30', '30', '64', '38', '64', '38', '38', '42, 'a heat concentrator () positioned below the base () and the base vent (), the heat concentrator ...

OUTDOOR COOKING STATION WITH MULTIPLE INDEPENDENT COOKING MODES AND METHOD THEREOF

An outdoor cooking station configured to simultaneously and independently cook food with separate cooking modes. The cooking station includes a main body defining separate first and second cooking portions fueled by separate fuel sources for cooking food in the separate modes. The first cooking portion includes gas-fueled first heating elements configured to heat a first cooking surface associated with the first cooking portion of the main body. The second cooking portion of the main body extends to define a chamber, the chamber being accessible with a door or hood pivotably coupled to the main body. The chamber includes an upper region and a lower region separated by an inner panel, the upper region including a second cooking surface suspended within the upper region. The lower region includes a second heating element sized and configured to electrically heat pellet elements to supply heat and smoke to the upper region. 1. An outdoor cooking station configured to independently cook food with different cooking modes , one of the cooking modes configured to burn pellet elements to produce heated smoke , the outdoor cooking station comprising:a main body extending to define a first cooking portion and a second cooking portion for cooking in the different cooking modes, the first cooking portion and the second cooking portion being separate so as to be configured to be dedicated to cooking food simultaneously and independent of each other with the different cooking modes, the first cooking portion including a gas burner heating element extending below an upper edge of the main body, the gas burner heating element positioned to heat a flat cooking surface associated with the first cooking portion of the main body, the second cooking portion of the main body extending to define a chamber, the chamber being accessible with an access member pivotably coupled to the main body, the chamber including an upper region and a lower region separated by an inner panel, the upper ...

Remote-controlled food-related appliance

A system includes: a smoking appliance; a remote computing device; and a communication network; wherein the smoking appliance and the remote computing device are in communication via the communication network; and wherein a user of the remote computing device controls the smoking appliance remotely.

Combination Oven with Reduced Smoke Flavor Transfer

A combination oven for cooking with heat and steam provides a boiler system for creating steam and includes a smoker appliance for generating smoke flavor during the cooking process. An oven controller detecting the use of the smoke appliance institutes a flushing and filling of the boiler after such use to reduce the transfer of smoke flavors to food that is subsequently cooked in the oven. 1. A combination oven comprising:an insulated housing including a door closing to define an interior cooking cavity and opening to provide access to the cooking cavity;a cooking cavity heater communicating with the cooking cavity to heat the cooking cavity;a boiler chamber defining a volume for holding water and providing a port communicating between the volume and the cooking cavity;a boiler heater positioned to heat water in the volume of the boiler chamber;an electronically actuable water valve communicating between a water source and the boiler chamber to provide water thereto;an electronically actuable drain valve communicating between the boiler chamber and a drain;a smoker appliance electronically controllable to introduce a vaporizable smoke material into the cooking cavity; andan electronic computer communicating with the water valve, drain valve, and smoker appliance and executing a program stored in memory to activate the smoker appliance during a cooking cycle and, based on activation of the smoker appliance, to activate the water valve and drain valve after the cooking cycle to flush and refill the boiler chamber.2. The combination oven of wherein the electronic computer further activates the water valve and drain valve to flush and refill the boiler chamber based on an event other than activation of the smoker appliance claim 1 , the event selected from the group consisting of elapsed time since a last flushing and refilling of the boiler chamber and a number of cooking cycles since the last flushing and refilling of the boiler chamber.3. The combination oven of ...

Smoking Article and Method

A meat smoker/cooker device is provided and includes a fuel chamber having a fuel chamber structure which includes a fuel chamber sidewall that defines a fuel chamber cavity, wherein the fuel chamber sidewall includes a first mounting hole, a second mounting hole and a sidewall slot communicated with the chamber cavity. Additionally, the meat smoker device also includes a fuel container having a container rim and being located within the chamber cavity proximate the slot bottom and an ignition article having an ignition article handle, an ignition article mounting structure and a heating element, wherein the ignition article handle includes a handle portion movably located within the sidewall slot and wherein the ignition article mounting structure is configured to mountingly engage with the first and second mounting hole, such that the ignition article is configurable between a first and second configuration. 1. A meat smoker/cooker device , comprising:a smoking/cooking chamber, wherein the smoking/cooking chamber includes a chamber structure which defines a chamber cavity and a chamber opening communicated with the chamber cavity;a chamber opening cover;a fuel chamber, wherein the fuel chamber includes a fuel chamber structure which includes a fuel chamber sidewall that defines a fuel chamber cavity, wherein the fuel chamber sidewall includes a first mounting hole, a second mounting hole and a sidewall slot communicated with the chamber cavity, wherein the sidewall slot includes a slot top and a slot bottom, wherein the first mounting hole is located proximate the slot top and the second mounting hole is located proximate the slot bottom;a fuel container having a container rim and a fuel support structure, wherein the fuel container is located within the chamber cavity proximate the slot bottom; andan ignition article having an ignition article handle, an ignition article mounting structure and a heating element, wherein the ignition article handle includes a ...

Cold smoke smoker

Disclosed herein is a cold smoke smoker for cold smoking foods using materials heated to a controlled temperature for use in food service, commercial, and residential environments. The cold smoke smoker comprises a blower fan which blows smoke up through a vent, past an ignition plate smoking the materials, and through tubing into a food package containing food. The materials that are smoked can include natural wood chips, herbs, spices, or blends of the fore mentioned materials.

GRIDDLE COOKING STATION WITH HOOD AND METHOD THEREOF

Embodiments of an outdoor cooking station with a cooking chamber configured to be heated with smoke. The outdoor cooking station includes a pivoting hood to move the hood between closed and open positions. In one embodiment, upon the hood being in the closed position, the hood includes a vertically oriented surface with openings to vent the heated smoke. 1. An outdoor cooking station configured to be heated with smoke , the outdoor cooking station comprising:a main body extending to define a front side, a rear side, a left side and a right side each extending from a lower end to a cooking chamber, the cooking chamber being an upper portion of the main body, the cooking chamber having a cooking surface, the main body including a heat generating portion sized and configured to burn fuel to provide heated smoke to the cooking chamber, the main body including a radial wall extending above and at least partially over the cooking surface; anda hood rotatably coupled to the main body so as to be moveable along the radial wall between an open position and a closed position, the hood including a rear edge having a vent portion with openings defined therein, the vent portion sized and configured to facilitate venting smoke from the cooking chamber.2. The outdoor cooking station of claim 1 , wherein the radial wall of the main body defines an axis and the hood pivots about a pivot axis claim 1 , the axis being co-axial with the pivot axis.3. The outdoor cooking station of claim 1 , wherein the rear edge comprises a surface with the openings defined therein such that claim 1 , upon the hood being in the closed position claim 1 , the surface extends in a substantially vertical orientation.4. The outdoor cooking station of claim 3 , wherein the substantially vertical orientation of the surface comprises an angle of about 1 to 15 degrees relative to the vertical.5. The outdoor cooking station of claim 1 , wherein the rear edge comprises a surface with the openings defined therein ...

SMOKER BOX

A smoker box for use in a gas grill provides improved thermal distribution with a construction of: 2) The smoker box of wherein the housing comprises metal components.3) The smoker box of wherein the base claim 2 , side walls and vertical chimney structure comprise fire-resistant claim 2 , heat-conductive metal.4) The smoker box of wherein the adjustable cap comprises fire-resistant claim 3 , heat-conductive metal.5) The smoker box of wherein the base is relatively square or rectangular claim 3 , and the side walls form a truncated pyramidal shape with the base and the side walls have an opening therein to allow heated gas flow from below the side walls.6) The smoker box of wherein the vertical chimney structure comprises a circular claim 5 , square or rectangular tube extending upwards from the side walls.7) The smoker box of wherein the base is relatively oval or round claim 3 , and the side walls form a truncated conical shape with the base and the side walls have an opening therein to allow heated gas flow from below the side walls.8) The smoker box of wherein the vertical chimney structure comprises a circular claim 7 , square or rectangular tube extending upwards from the side walls.9) The smoker box of wherein the adjustable cap is fixed to a point on a perimeter of a top of the vertical chimney structure and as the adjustable cap pivots about the point claim 4 , more or less of a cross-section of the vertical chimney structure is exposed claim 4 , increasing or decreasing smoke is flow out of the vertical chimney structure claim 4 , respectively.10) The smoker box of wherein the adjustable cap is fixed to a point on a perimeter of a top of the vertical chimney structure and as the adjustable cap pivots about the point claim 5 , more or less of a cross-section of the vertical chimney structure is exposed claim 5 , increasing or decreasing smoke flow out of the vertical chimney structure claim 5 , respectively.11) The smoker box of wherein the adjustable cap ...

OUTDOOR COOKER AND SMOKER, AND FUEL COMBUSTOR THEREFOR

An apparatus for cooking or smoking and a fuel combustor therefor. In the cooking or smoking apparatus and method, combustion products produced by the combustor, by a gas burner, or by other means are preferably delivered upwardly through an upwardly extending inner flow gap which at least partially surrounds a cooking or smoking chamber. The combustion products are preferably then delivered downwardly through the cooking or smoking chamber and then upwardly through an upwardly extending outer flow gap which is outside of the inner flow gap and which also at least partially surrounds the cooking or smoking chamber. 1. A combustor for an outdoor cooker or smoker comprising:a housing having a fuel combustion chamber therein, wherein the housing further comprises an upwardly extending first wall, an upwardly extending inner wall within the first wall which surrounds at least most of the fuel combustion chamber in a horizontal plane, and an upwardly extending flow passage formed between the inner wall and the first wall which surrounds at least most of the fuel combustion chamber in the horizontal plane;a fuel support element within the housing;a plurality of flow apertures provided through the upwardly extending inner wall which place the fuel combustion chamber in fluid communication with the upwardly extending flow passage; anda delivery flow path defined in the housing for combustion products, wherein the delivery flow path travels through the flow apertures from the fuel combustion chamber into the upwardly extending flow passage and then upwardly through the upwardly extending flow passage.2. The combustor of wherein the flow apertures are positioned at an elevation which is not more than one inch higher than the fuel support element.3. The combustor of further comprising air openings in the housing which are positioned at an elevation lower than the fuel support element.4. The combustor of wherein the upwardly extending flow passage entirely surrounds the fuel ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MEASURING SMOKE ABSORPTION INTO FOOD PRODUCTS

In an exemplary embodiment, a system for measuring smoke absorption into food products includes a surrogate that reacts to a presence of smoke in air ambient to the surrogate and the food products, the surrogate including an open container of a liquid and a probe in the form of a toroidal conductivity sensor that measures electrical conductivity of the liquid; wherein the electrical conductivity of the liquid increases as smoke is absorbed by the liquid and simultaneously into the food products; and a control that receives a signal from the toroidal conductivity sensor and in response generates a signal and/or a display indicative of the electrical conductivity of the liquid that corresponds to a selected amount of smoke absorption by the food products exposed to the smoke. 1. A system for measuring absorption of smoke into food products , the system comprising:a surrogate that reacts to a presence of the smoke in air ambient to the surrogate and the food products and changes a state thereof to a preselected degree after an exposure to the smoke for a time sufficient to effect a predetermined amount of absorption of the smoke by the food products exposed to the smoke; anda probe including a toroidal conductivity sensor that detects the change of state of the surrogate.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the surrogate includes a liquid and the change of state is a change in electrical conductivity of the liquid.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the toroidal conductivity sensor is immersed in the liquid.4. The system of claim 2 , wherein the liquid is deionized water and/or distilled water.5. The system of claim 4 , wherein the surrogate includes an open container that contains the liquid claim 4 , wherein the liquid contacts the air ambient to the food products.6. The system of claim 5 , wherein the surrogate includes a circulation pump mounted to circulate the liquid within the open container.7. The system of claim 5 , wherein the surrogate includes an inlet line ...

SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING COOKING AS A FUNCTION OF ENVIRONMENTAL AIR DENSITY

The system for controlling cooking as a function of environmental air density includes a cooking appliance operating in accordance with a recipe. An air density detector is operatively coupled to the cooking appliance. The air density detector determines an air density at the cooking appliance and outputs an air density signal. A processor in communication with the air density detector and the cooking appliance receives the air density signal. The processor outputs an adjustment recipe to the cooking appliance in response to the air density signal and the cooking appliance operates in accordance with the adjustment recipe. 1. A system for controlling a cooking appliance as a function of environmental conditions in which the cooking appliance operates , wherein:the cooking appliance operating in accordance with a recipe, the recipe including instructions for operating the cooking appliance at a set air density; the system comprising:an air density detector operatively coupled to the cooking appliance, detecting an air density at the cooking appliance, and outputting an air density signal indicative of the air density at the cooking appliance; anda microprocessor in communication with the air density detector and the cooking appliance, the microprocessor operating the cooking appliance in accordance with the recipe; the microprocessor selecting an adjustment recipe to operate the cooking appliance in response to the air density signal from the air density detector when the set air density does not equal a value of the air density signal, and the microprocessor operating the cooking appliance in accordance with the adjustment recipe.2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a library; the library storing at least one of i.) adjustment recipes claim 1 , each one of the recipes being different from another claim 1 , as a function of at least one of an altitude of the cooking appliance performing the recipe and the air density at the cooking appliance performing the ...

DOOR-LIFTING TYPE BARBECUE STOVE FOR GRILLING AND SMOKING

A door-lifting type barbecue stove for grilling and smoking includes a furnace, a mounting rack, a door assembly, and a linkage mechanism. The mounting rack is fixed on the furnace and is disposed above the furnace. The door assembly is disposed above the furnace, is adjacent to the mounting rack, and swings relative to the mounting rack and the furnace. The linkage mechanism connects the mounting rack and the door assembly, lifts the door assembly up, and makes the door assembly swing relative to the mounting rack. 1. A door-lifting type barbecue stove for grilling and smoking comprising:a furnace;a mounting rack fixed on the furnace and disposed above the furnace;a door assembly disposed above the furnace, being adjacent to the mounting rack, and being swingable relative to the mounting rack and the furnace; anda linkage mechanism connecting the mounting rack and the door assembly, lifting the door assembly up, and making the door assembly swing relative to the mounting rack.2. The barbecue stove as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the linkage mechanism hasat least one positioning plate mounted to one of two inner side surfaces of the door assembly; and a first linkage arm having two ends, one of the two ends of the first linkage arm pivotally mounted to the mounting rack, and the other one of the two ends of the first linkage arm pivotally mounted to the at least one positioning plate; and', 'a second linkage arm having two ends, one of the two ends of the second linkage arm pivotally mounted to the mounting rack, and the other one of the two ends of the second linkage arm pivotally mounted to the at least one positioning plate., 'at least one linkage assembly having'}3. The barbecue stove as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the linkage mechanism hastwo said positioning plates disposed symmetrically; andtwo said linkage assemblies disposed symmetrically.4. The barbecue stove as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the linkage mechanism has a connecting rod having two ends ...

Cooking Smoker

A cooking smoker having a housing which defines a smoke chamber and separate fire box. Flow of air and smoke through the cooking smoker is governed by a fan which displaces air and smoke within the smoke chamber through a chimney which is at or below the level at which air enters the cooking smoker. 1. A cooking smoker comprising:a housing which defines a smoke chamber within to place food for cooking and smoking;a fire box defined within the housing and separated from the smoke chamber by a bulkhead, the fire box being adapted to retain fuel to burn and create smoke;an air inlet to flow outside air into the fire box;a chimney in the housing for removing air and smoke from the smoke chamber; anda fan which is actuated to cause air to flow into the air inlet and out of the chimney.2. The cooking smoker of further comprising:a temperature sensor for sensing temperature within the smoke chamber; anda controller operably associated with the temperature sensor and the fan to receive a signal from the temperature sensor representative of the temperature within the smoke chamber, and in response thereto, control the fan.3. The cooking smoker of further comprising a fuel tray which is removable from the fire box claim 1 , the fuel tray having:a bottom panel;a plurality of tray sides which extend upwardly from the bottom panel;a projection extending from a tray side;a dividing shelf which separates the projection into an upper chamber and a lower chamber;a plurality of perforations disposed within the dividing shelf; andwhereby fuel placed within the upper chamber can be ignited by lighting of tinder within to the lower chamber.4. The cooking smoker of wherein control of the fan adjusts the cooking temperature within the smoke chamber.5. The cooking smoker of wherein the fan is a multi-speed fan.6. The cooking smoker of wherein the chimney is located at or below the air inlet such that there is zero draft air flow through the smoke chamber and fire box absent motive force to ...

MULTI-CHAMBER SMOKE TRAY FOR AN INDOOR SMOKER

An indoor smoker includes a firebox defining a smoldering chamber and a smoke tray positioned within the smoldering chamber and having a plurality of chambers, each having a dedicated smoldering heater. The plurality of chambers may be thermally isolated to prevent cross-ignition of combustible material between chambers. In addition, the smoldering heaters may be selectively energized to selectively smolder the combustible material in each of the plurality of chambers. 1. An indoor smoker defining a vertical , a lateral , and a transverse direction , the indoor smoker comprising:a firebox defining a firebox inlet, a firebox outlet, and a smoldering chamber;an air handler operably coupled with firebox for urging a flow of air through the smoldering chamber;a smoke tray positioned within the smoldering chamber and comprising a plurality of chambers, each of the plurality of chambers being configured for receiving combustible material; anda plurality of smoldering heaters positioned within the smoldering chamber, each of the plurality of smoldering heaters being configured for smoldering the combustible material in one of the plurality chambers.2. The indoor smoker of claim 1 , comprising:a cabinet including an exhaust duct;a smoking chamber positioned within the cabinet and defining a chamber inlet in fluid communication with the firebox outlet, a chamber outlet in fluid communication with the exhaust duct, wherein the air handler is operably coupled with the exhaust duct for urging a flow of smoke into smoking chamber from the smoldering chamber and out of the smoking chamber through the exhaust duct.3. The indoor smoker of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of chambers comprises a first chamber and a second chamber claim 1 , and wherein the plurality of smoldering heaters comprises a first heating element thermally coupled to the first chamber and a second heating element thermally coupled to the second chamber claim 1 , the indoor smoker further comprising: igniting ...

System and method for regulating the flow of smoke in an indoor smoker

An indoor smoker includes a smoking chamber, a fresh air supply duct, a firebox defining a smoldering chamber, and an exhaust duct. An air handler is operably coupled to the exhaust duct and is configured for urging a flow of fresh air and/or smoke through the smoking chamber and out the exhaust duct which contains a catalytic converter. A flow regulating device, such as a rotary valve, is rotated between angular positions to control the flows of air and smoke, e.g., to facilitate a smoking process, a cold smoking process, a pause in the smoking process, or process termination.

Temperature Controlled Charcoal Grill and Smoker

The disclosed embodiments provide a temperature controlled charcoal grill and smoker that enables users to better control the cooking and smoking temperature relative to previous solutions. In some embodiments, for example, a user may place a divider in the interior of a fuel basket to coarsely adjust the amount and type of solid fuel used to heat a food-cooking enclosure of the temperature controlled charcoal grill and smoker. In addition, the user can also position a heat deflector tent above one or more heat transfer openings in a grease tray to further adjust the cooking and smoking temperature. Further still, the user can provide even finer control (including closed-loop control) over the cooking and smoking temperature using a controller that controls the speed of a fan that directs combustion air into the fuel basket.

Device and method for imparting smoked flavors to beverages and foodstuffs

Disclosed is a smoker device for imparting smoked flavors to beverages and foodstuffs can include a base having at least a wall defining a first end and a floor with an opening defining a second end, a cover capable of being positioned over the base first end, thereby defining an enclosed cavity, and a conduit portion defining an open channel at a first end and closed at a second end, the first end connecting to a perimeter of the base floor opening, creating a passageway from the enclosed cavity to the channel. Also disclosed is a method for using the smoker device to impart smoked flavors to beverages and foodstuffs.

Integrated Kamado-Style Grill and Smoker

The disclosed embodiments provide a kamado-style grill and smoker having one or more air-intake openings and one or more exhaust openings. Like conventional kamado-style grills and smokers, a user may manually adjust the air-intake opening(s) and/or exhaust opening(s) to manually control the air flow, and thus the temperature, within the cooking chamber. However, unlike the prior art, the kamado-style grill and smoker includes an integrated fan unit that provides a completely different and alternative air-intake pathway for drawing air into the cooking chamber and controlling the cooking or smoking temperature using a fan. By providing this alternative mechanism for controlling the temperature in the cooking chamber, the kamado-style grill and smoker disclosed herein can be operated using either manual or automated temperature control, making it accessible to both novice and experienced users alike. 1. A kamado-style grill and smoker , comprising:a top shell and a bottom shell that define a cooking chamber within the kamado-style grill and smoker;a fan unit coupled to the bottom shell and comprising a fan configured to direct air from an area outside the kamado-style grill and smoker and into the cooking chamber via an air-intake pathway from the fan to the cooking chamber;a barrier that can be adjustably positioned to block or allow air flow through the air-intake pathway, wherein the position of the barrier cannot be manually adjusted by a user, andwherein the fan unit is configured to adjust the position of the barrier to allow air to flow through the air-intake pathway and control a temperature within the cooking chamber.2. The kamado-style grill and smoker of claim 1 , further comprising a control unit configured to send one or more control signals to the fan unit to provide temperature control in the cooking chamber.3. The kamado-style grill and smoker of claim 2 , wherein the fan unit is further configured to use the one or more control signals to control at ...

Portable Charcoal Grill and Smoker

The disclosed embodiments provide a portable charcoal grill and smoker that includes a lower body panel and a lid. A unitary body liner may be positioned within the lower body panel and configured to support a grill rack. The body liner may include a grease pan and a support well for a fuel basket. The fuel basket supports a fuel-grate assembly with a fuel grate which together form a hopper above the fuel grate. A variable-speed fan may be used to control an amount of combustion air that flows into the fuel basket and fuel-grate assembly and, thus, the amount of heat and smoke that is generated and distributed to a food product being cooked or smoked on the grill rack. A removable battery pack may be used to provide power to the fan. 1. A portable grill and smoker , comprising:a lower body comprising a grill rack;a body liner configured to fit within an interior of the lower body, the body liner comprising a fuel-basket well located to a side of the grill rack;a fuel basket configured to fit within the fuel-basket well; anda fuel-grate assembly configured to fit within the fuel basket, the fuel-grate assembly comprising a fuel grate configured to hold fuel for generating at least one of heat or smoke in the portable grill and smoker,wherein the fuel basket and the fuel-grate assembly together form a hopper above the fuel grate and an ash collector below the fuel grate.2. The portable grill and smoker of claim 1 , wherein the body liner comprises one or more supports that are configured to support the grill rack above a temperature distribution area below the grill rack.3. The portable grill and smoker of claim 2 , further comprising a fan configured to provide both combustion air to the fuel grate and at least one of heated air or smoke to the temperature distribution area below the grill rack.4. The portable grill and smoker of claim 3 , further comprising a controller configured to control a speed of the fan.5. The portable grill and smoker of claim 3 , further ...

OUTDOOR COOKER AND SMOKER, AND FUEL COMBUSTOR THEREFOR

An apparatus for cooking or smoking and a fuel combustor therefor. In the cooking or smoking apparatus and method, combustion products produced by the combustor, by a gas burner, or by other means are preferably delivered upwardly through an upwardly extending inner flow gap which at least partially surrounds a cooking or smoking chamber. The combustion products are preferably then delivered downwardly through the cooking or smoking chamber and then upwardly through an upwardly extending outer flow gap which is outside of the inner flow gap and which also at least partially surrounds the cooking or smoking chamber. 1. An apparatus for cooking or smoking comprising a housing having:an upwardly extending first wall;an upwardly extending interior wall inside of the upwardly extending first wall;a chamber for cooking or smoking which is defined within the upwardly extending interior wall and is at least partially surrounded by the upwardly extending interior wall in a horizontal plane;an upwardly extending intetmediate wall between the upwardly extending first wall and the upwardly extending interior wall;an upwardly extending inner flow gap which is formed between the upwardly extending interior wall and the upwardly extending intermediate wall and which at least partially surrounds the chamber for cooking or smoking in the horizontal plane;an upwardly extending outer flow gap which is formed between the upwardly extending intermediate wall and the upwardly extending first wall and which at least partially surrounds the chamber for cooking or smoking in the horizontal plane; anda flow path defined in the housing for combustion products, wherein the flow path travels through the upwardly extending inner flow gap, the chamber for cooking or smoking, and the upwardly extending outer flow gap.2. The apparatus of further comprising a plurality of flow ducts located at a lower end portion of the chamber for cooking or smoking which extend outwardly through the upwardly ...

SMOKER HAVING INTERNAL PERFORATED SMOKE STACK

A smoker having an internal perforated smoke stack that is able to smoke food from both the inside and outside. Food is placed inside the smoker and positioned on the perforated smoke stack. The perforated smoke stack is directly connected to the charcoal pan such that smoke enters the perforated smoke stack and out the perforations, thereby providing heat and smoke to the inside of the food in addition to the heat and smoke permeating the smoker's body chamber outside the food. 1. A smoker comprising:a combustion chamber configured to hold a fuel element;a cooking chamber heated by the combustion chamber, the cooking chamber being substantially enclosed; anda perforated smoke stack disposed within the cooking chamber, the perforated smoke stack in direct communication with the combustion chamber so as to receive heat emanated from the combustion chamber, the perforated smoke stack having a plurality of perforations and shaped to be inserted into a food item.2. The smoker of claim 1 , the cooking chamber further comprising:a body, anda lid, the lid having an aperture and a cap;wherein the cap can be opened or closed, the cap in the closed position substantially obstructing the aperture; andwherein a top opening of the perforated smoke stack is aligned with the aperture in the lid allowing additional fuel elements to be deposited into the heating element chamber through the perforated smoke stack when the cap is in the open position.3. The smoker of claim 2 , further comprising a water pan located within the cooking chamber claim 2 , the water pan including an aperture through which the perforated smoke stack can pass.4. The smoker of claim 1 , further comprising an adjustable support claim 1 , the adjustable support comprising:an anchor portion including a base and at least one movable projection, andat least one flange configured to support one or more food items to be smoked;wherein the base is configured to be slideably coupled to the perforated smoke stack; ...

MOBILE RECIRCULATION GRILL WITH PLENUM AND DIFFUSER

A recirculation grill that includes a cooktop supported by a stationary frame. The grill includes an intake aperture defining a plurality of slats configured for receiving smoke from the cooktop; a waste tray compartment connected to the trough for receiving waste and grease and having a drawer for removing and cleaning; an interior plenum configured to create a vacuum force to pull air and smoke from the cooktop into the intake aperture; a diffuser positioned over the trash compartment and extending downwardly and outwardly; a tunnel configured to receive air flow from the plenum; and a blower housing enclosing a blower fan configured for pulling air and smoke from the cooktop into the intake aperture and through the plenum. The intake aperture, the plenum, and the blower are configured to achieve 100% visible smoke capture. 1. A recirculation grill comprising:(a) a cooktop supported by a stationary frame;(b) an intake aperture defining a plurality of slats configured for receiving smoke from the cooktop;(c) a waste tray compartment connected to the trough for receiving waste and grease and having a drawer for removing and cleaning;(d) an interior plenum configured to create a vacuum force to pull air and smoke from the cooktop into the intake aperture;(e) a diffuser positioned over the trash compartment and extending downwardly and outwardly;(f) a tunnel configured to receive air flow from the plenum; and(g) a blower housing enclosing a blower fan configured for pulling air and smoke from the cooktop into the intake aperture and through the plenum.2. The recirculation grill of claim 1 , wherein the plenum forms an open space configured to allow air flow to expand claim 1 , cool claim 1 , and direct air flow from the intake aperture to the tunnel.3. The recirculation grill of claim 1 , wherein the plenum defines segmented side walls with downward ramp sections configured to collect grease at a bottom section of the plenum.4. The recirculation grill of claim 1 , ...

Time accelerated enhanced-tenderness cooking process

Apparatus and associated methods relate to producing jerky by marinating and cooking a sliced piece of meat in a period of time less than 1 hour. In an illustrative example, the sliced piece of meat may marinate for a time between 3 minutes to 5 minutes. The sliced piece of meat may then cook for 30 minutes, for example, at a temperature of about 350-degrees Fahrenheit. The sliced piece of meat may include a dimension between about 1/7 and about 1/9 of an inch. Advantageously, a user may fully prepare a sliced piece of tender jerky in less than 1 hour.

WOOD PLANK FOR GRILLING

A device for grilling food is disclosed. The device comprises a wood plank having a top surface for receiving the food and a bottom surface for placing on a heat source; and a plurality of through holes defined on the wood plank, each through hole penetrating the top surface and bottom surface. The plurality of through holes enable smoke generated by the heat source or the wood plank to directly smoke a bottom side of the food. 1. A device for grilling food , comprising:a wood plank having a top surface for receiving the food and a bottom surface for placing on a heat source; anda plurality of through holes defined on the wood plank, each through hole penetrating the top surface and bottom surface,wherein the plurality of through holes enable smoke generated by the heat source or the wood plank to directly smoke a bottom side of the food.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the wood plank is made from cedar claim 1 , oak claim 1 , hickory claim 1 , maple claim 1 , alder claim 1 , apple claim 1 , cherry claim 1 , pecan claim 1 , walnut claim 1 , or birch.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the wood plank has a dimension of approximately 12 to 17 inches in length claim 1 , 6 to 8 inches in width and 0.25 to 1.25 inches in thickness.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein each through hole is substantially circular claim 1 , and has a diameter of 0.1-0.6 inches.5. The device of claim 1 , wherein the wood plank has 5 columns and 11 rows of through holes for a total of 55 through holes.6. The device of claim 1 , wherein the wood plank has 4 columns and 13 rows of through holes claim 1 , for a total of 52 through holes.7. The device of claim 1 , wherein the through holes are substantially evenly distributed on the wood plank.8. The device of claim 1 , wherein the wood plank is soaked in a liquid for 1 to 8 hours or longer prior to grilling the food.9. The device of claim 8 , wherein the liquid is water claim 8 , wine claim 8 , juice claim 8 , beer claim 8 , or flavoured ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COLD SMOKING MEAT OR SEAFOOD

An apparatus is provided for curing and more specifically for cold smoking meat or seafood with a blend of filtered smoke from an organic smoking material such as softwoods such as pine or tropical palms such as coconut wood or such as mixed wood sawdust from a sawmill, that are not traditionally used for smoking seafood or meat due to the harsh flavor imparted by their smoke, and unfiltered smoke from a second organic smoking material such as hardwood smoke, or other pleasant flavor-imparting smoke. The blending of filtered smoke from a first organic smoking material such as coniferous softwood, tropical palm wood or mixed sawdust from a sawmill with unfiltered pleasant flavor-imparting smoke from the second organic smoking material reduces the cost of the smoking and curing process and allows versatility in application in terms of preservative properties and flavor imparted to the cured meat or seafood. 115-. (canceled)16. A smoking apparatus for producing a blending smoke for smoking meat or seafood , the smoking apparatus comprising:an inlet for receiving a first unfiltered smoke comprising a harsh flavor imparting characteristic;a filter in communication with the inlet for removing the harsh flavor imparting characteristic from the first smoke thereby producing a filtered smoke;a smoke collection chamber for receiving an organic smoking material, the smoke collection chamber in communication with a burner for smoking material placed in the smoke collection chamber to generate an unfiltered smoke;a smoke mixing bladder in communication with both the filter and the smoke collection chamber for receiving the filtered smoke and the unfiltered smoke for blending the filtered smoke and the unfiltered smoke for providing a blended smoke for curing and cold smoking a meat or seafood.17. The smoking apparatus of claim 16 , further comprising:i) a flow meter and a flow valve between the filter and the smoke mixing bladder for allowing variable control of the flow of ...

SMOKE TUBE COMBUSTION CHAMBER

Disclosed is a smoke tube combustion chamber that combusts fuel such as wood pellets to provide heat and smoke flavor to the food being cooked. The smoke tube may include two portions that rotate about one another to receive fuel, dispose of excess fuel or fuel waste, and combust the fuel, depending on the positions of the two portions. A flow path may communicate with the smoke tube to provide the necessary air flow to circulate the smoke and heat created by the smoke tube during use. The smoke tube may be a primary or secondary heat source within the appliance.

SMOKE GENERATOR

A smoke generator for providing smoke to a food smoking cabinet includes an upright enclosure with a fuel storage area located above a combustion chamber. An operating rod assembly including an operating rod, partition, and fuel agitator extend downwardly into the pellet fuel storage area. The operating rod may be manipulated from outside the enclosure to operate the agitator and selectively reposition the partition and agitator within the fuel storage area of the enclosure. 1. A smoke generator , comprising:(a) a lower combustion chamber and an upper fuel storage area configured so as to enable fuel in said storage area to be drawn by gravity into said combustion chamber;(b) a partition positioned in said fuel storage area dividing said fuel storage area into a fuel containing portion and a substantially fuel-free portion, wherein said partition is selectively movable within said storage area to increase or decrease the fuel-free portion of the fuel storage area.2. The smoke generator of including a fuel agitator positioned in said fuel storage area and capable of agitating fuel in the vicinity of said agitator.3. The smoke generator of including an operating member operatively connected to said agitator and operable from outside said fuel storage area to selectively agitate fuel within said fuel storage area.4. The smoke generator of wherein said operating member is capable of both operating said agitator and repositioning said agitator within said fuel storage area.5. The smoke generator of including an operating member attached to said partition and operable from outside said fuel storage area to selectively reposition said partition within said storage area.6. The smoke generator of further including a fuel agitator operatively associated with said partition claim 5 , such that repositioning said partition within said storage area also repositions said agitator.7. The generator of wherein said fuel storage area includes a cover claim 5 , said operating member ...

Transportable Barbecue Smoker Trailer

A barbecue smoker trailer having a separate heat source and improved air flow for providing even heating and smoke to the cooking chamber such that barbecuing, grilling and smoking temperatures can be reached within the cooking chamber and maintained without direct or open flames. The smoker trailer also has detachable parts that can easily be removed and placed inside the cooking chamber for storage or shipping. 1. A smoking and grilling apparatus with increased airflow and an indirect heating source comprising:a cooking chamber having front, back, top and bottom sections,a firebox chamber for providing the heat and smoke for said cooking chamber,a triangular channel member for connecting the firebox and cooking chambers, andone or more smoke stacks for releasing excess heat and smoke from the cooking chamber.2. The apparatus of wherein the triangular channel member contains a narrowing opening within the cooking chamber for releasing heat and smoke into the cooking chamber.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the triangular channel member contains a plurality of channel holes within the cooking chamber whereby heat and smoke can more rapidly be disbursed within the cooking chamber.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a removable trailer and hitch whereby the apparatus can be transported from one location to another.5. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the flow of heat and smoke from the front of the cooking chamber to the smoke stacks at the back of the top of the cooking chamber creates an increased heat flow throughout the cooking chamber for barbecuing and grilling.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a trailer for transporting said apparatus.7. The apparatus of claim 5 , further comprising a temperature gauge within the cooking chamber on the exterior door whereby the interior temperature can be determined without opening the cooking chamber.8. The apparatus of claim 5 , further comprising one or more tables for holding food items ...

Smoker oven with improved air flow

A solid fuel smoker oven having a cooking chamber and a heat source chamber separated by a vertical divider. The heat source chamber includes a gas fired firebox to burn solid fuel. The cooking chamber comprises air channels defined by perforated wall panels comprising calibrated orifices that vary in size from the top of the channel to the bottom to allow air flow and temperatures inside the cooking chamber to be balanced. A fan in the cooking chamber draws heat and smoke emissions from the firebox and directs them into the air channels and recycles the heated air and smoke through the heat source chamber, which limits heat and smoke escape and maximizes temperature stability inside the oven. The fan also functions as a spark arrestor.

Smoker and grill

Some implementations can include a smoker having a cabinet housing a cooking chamber and a fire chamber. The smoker can include one or more inner sidewalls disposed within a cooking chamber, the inner sidewalls being spaced a distance from outer sidewalls so as to define a transfer space inside the cabinet, a fire chamber can have one or more openings into the transfer space, the inner sidewalls can have one or more openings formed at vertical intervals from a top of the cooking chamber to a bottom of the cooking chamber, the one or more openings can be configured to distribute heated air from the fire chamber to the cooking chamber via the transfer space.

METHOD OF OPERATING AND CONTROLLING A GRILL

A method of operating and controlling a grill includes the steps of activating a master control to connect a heat control system of the grill with an external source of energy, and determining whether an element or burner control is an “on” position. If the determination confirms that an element or burner control is in an “on” position, a visual indication is provided to identify the particular element or burner control that is in the “on” position. If the determination confirms that an element or burner control is in an “on” position, activation of an associated heating element or burner is prohibited. 1. A method of operating and controlling a grill , the method comprising the steps of:activating a master control to connect a heat control system of the grill with an external source of energy;upon activation of the master control, determining whether an element or burner control of the grill is an “on” position;wherein, in response to said determination confirming that an element or burner control is in an “on” position, providing a visual indication to identify, to a user, the particular element or burner control that is in an “on” position, andwherein, in response to said determination confirming that an element or burner control is in an “on” position, prohibiting the activation of an associated heating element or burner without intervention by the user.2. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the visual indication comprises activation of a light source of a predetermined color.3. The method as claimed in claim 2 , further comprising providing each element or burner control with one or more light sources claim 2 , each element or burner control generating light of a first color when the master control is activated and the respective element or burner control is in an “off” position claim 2 , and each element or burner control generating light of a second color when the master control is activated and the element or burner control is in an “on” position.4. ...

Gravity Fed Smoker

A gravity fed smoker includes a smoking enclosure and an external stack. The stack is double walled with an inner wall, and an outer wall. A vented cooling space exists between the inner wall and the outer wall. An inner chamber of the external stack includes a fire box with a fire grate and a feed hopper positioned above the fire box. A smoke tunnel with a series of openings for releasing smoke into the smoking enclosure extends along the bottom of the food smoking enclosure and is connected to the external fire box at one end. Fuel, including charcoal, lump coal, or wood pellets, is loaded into the feed hopper. As the fuel burns on the fire grate and turns to ashes, the fuel is fed from the hopper onto the fire grate by gravity. A fan and dampers controls air flow through the fire grate and into the smoke tunnel.

HOT SWAPPABLE GRILL SMOKER ELEMENT CONTAINER

A hot swappable grill smoker element container assembly which allows for the changing of various wood elements without opening the smoker lid or allowing heat to escape. The ability to hot swap wood elements provides a method for chefs to create new and unique flavors in meats without the negative effects on the smoking process of opening the lid of the grill or smoker. 1. A hot swappable grill smoker element container assembly comprising of:a housing body with a clamp;a top lid;a angled smoke element holder insert with an attached handle;a trap door assembly at the bottom of the element holder, connected to a sliding handle and a feed auger.2. The grill smoker assembly of claim 1 , wherein the housing body claim 1 , top lid claim 1 , and element holder insert are connected to a grill smoker with attached clips.3. The grill smoker assembly of claim 1 , wherein a preferred angle on the angled smoker element container facilitates the easy flow of wood elements down the trap door assembly at the bottom of the element holder to feed an attached auger.4. The grill smoker assembly of claim 2 , wherein a Cut-out hole holds one end of the handle which is attached at the other end to a movable arm mechanism that in combination opens and closes the trap door at the bottom of the container assembly to allow wood elements to flow to the auger.5. The grill smoker assembly of claim 1 , wherein multiple elements containers holding various types of wood elements are interchanged or hot swapped claim 1 , mixing the smoke elements during the smoking process to create new and unique flavors in the meats claim 1 , without lifting the lid of the grill or smoker claim 1 , interrupting the cooking process or effecting the cooking temperatures.6. The grill smoker assembly of claim 4 , wherein the handle and the lever which allows the adding of the coals or wood elements quickly to keep temperatures inside the smoker between 225 and 250 degrees. The already lit elements inside the smoker ...

OUTDOOR COOKING ASSEMBLY

An outdoor cooking assembly, has a smoker for smoking meat and a trailer having a frame, the frame having a mounting shaft, an angular side rail on one side of the mounting shaft and an angular side rail on the opposing side of the mounting shaft, the mounting shaft and the two angular side rails coupled to and integral with a support bar, the smoker rigidly and securely coupled to the frame. 1. An outdoor cooking assembly , comprising:a smoker for smoking meat;a trailer comprising a frame, the frame comprising a mounting shaft, an angular side rail on one side of the mounting shaft and an angular side rail on the opposing side of the mounting shaft, the mounting shaft and the two angular side rails coupled to and integral with a support bar, the smoker rigidly and securely coupled to the frame.2. The outdoor cooking assembly of claim 1 , wherein the smoker is a vertical smoker.3. The outdoor cooking assembly of claim 2 , wherein the vertical smoker comprises a firebox chamber and at least one removeable claim 2 , cylindrical chamber.4. The outdoor cooking assembly of claim 3 , wherein the firebox chamber comprises a door for inserting fuel.5. The outdoor cooking assembly of claim 4 , the firebox chamber is coupled to the removeable claim 4 , cylindrical chamber with at least one latch.6. The outdoor cooking assembly of claim 1 , wherein the frame is coupled to a handle.7. The outdoor cooking assembly of claim 6 , wherein the handle extends vertically upward from the frame.8. The outdoor cooking assembly of claim 7 , wherein the handle is substantially rectangular-shaped.9. The outdoor cooking assembly of claim 1 , wherein the frame is coupled to an axle and the axle has a wheel on each side.10. The outdoor cooking assembly of claim 1 , wherein the frame comprises a foot that extends from the mounting shaft to the ground to steady the outdoor cooking assembly.11. The outdoor cooking assembly of claim 1 , wherein the mounting shaft comprises an opening.12. The ...

SMOKE FUNCTIONALITY IN ELECTRIC GRILL-TYPE APPLIANCE

A cooking system includes a housing having a hollow interior, a heating element operable to heat to said hollow interior, a food support surface arranged within said hollow interior, and a combustible substrate module removably positionable in said housing. When positioned in the housing, the combustible substrate module is arranged in fluid communication with the hollow interior and the combustible substrate module is disposed remote of the food support surface. 1. A cooking system comprising:a housing having a hollow interior;a heating element operable to heat to said hollow interior;a food support surface arranged within said hollow interior; anda combustible substrate module removably positionable in said housing;wherein when positioned in said housing, said combustible substrate module is arranged in fluid communication with said hollow interior, andwherein when said combustible substrate module is positioned in said housing, said combustible substrate module is disposed remote of said food support surface.2. The cooking system of claim 1 , wherein said housing further comprises a base and a lid claim 1 , said combustible substrate module being removably positionable in said lid.3. The cooking system of claim 1 , further comprising an ignition source disposed within said housing claim 1 , wherein when said combustible substrate module is positioned in said housing claim 1 , said ignition source is operably coupled to an ignition region of said combustible substrate module.4. The cooking system of claim 3 , wherein said ignition source is separate from said heating element.5. The cooking system of claim 3 , wherein said portion of said combustible substrate module is separated from said ignition source by a gap.6. The cooking system of claim 3 , further comprising a radiation shield arranged between said ignition source and said combustible substrate module claim 3 , said radiation shield having an opening located directly adjacent said ignition region of said ...

OVEN FOR FOOD USE COMPRISING A SMOKING AND/OR FLAVORING DEVICE

An oven for food use comprising a cooking chamber, at least one variable-speed electric fan, the rotation of which is controlled by an electric motor, and a device for smoking and/or flavoring foodstuffs, the device comprising at least one container capable of being placed inside the cooking chamber and able to contain substances suitable for generating smoke for smoking and/or vapors for flavoring as well as a heat source provided for transferring heat to said substances for the purpose of smoking and/or flavoring the foodstuffs. The heat source comprises at least one electrical resistance element provided inside the cooking chamber, which element is part of the electrical circuit supplying the motor of the electric fan and is provided so as to be selectively connected to or disconnected from the electrical circuit in order to vary the speed of the fan after power is supplied to the resistance element. 1. An oven for food use , comprising a cooking chamber , at least one variable-speed electric fan , the rotation of which is controlled by an electric motor , and a device for at least one of smoking or flavoring foodstuffs , said device comprising at least one container capable of being placed inside the cooking chamber and able to contain substances suitable for generating at least one of smoke for smoking or vapors for flavoring as well as a heat source provided for transferring heat to said substances to at least one of smoke or flavor the foodstuffs , wherein said heat source comprises at least one electrical resistance element provided inside the cooking chamber , and said electrical resistance element is part of the electrical circuit supplying the motor of said electric fan and is provided to be selectively connected to or disconnected from said electrical circuit in order to vary the speed of the fan after electric power is supplied to said resistance element.2. The oven according to claim 1 , wherein said at least one resistance element comprises a resistor ...

OVEN FOR FOOD USE COMPRISING A SMOKING AND/OR FLAVORING DEVICE

An oven for food use comprising a cooking chamber and a device for smoking and/or flavoring foodstuffs that includes at least one container capable of being placed inside the cooking chamber and able to contain substances suitable for generating smoke for smoking and/or vapors for flavoring as well as a heat source provided for transferring heat to said substances for the purpose of smoking and/or flavoring the foodstuffs, the oven comprising at least one temperature sensor provided for detecting the temperature of the substance in the container. 1. An oven for food use , comprising a cooking chamber and a device for at least one of smoking or flavoring foodstuffs , the device comprising at least one container capable of being placed inside the cooking chamber and able to contain substances suitable for generating at least one of smoke for smoking or vapors for flavoring; and a heat source provided for transferring heat to said substances to at least one of smoke or flavor the foodstuffs , the oven further comprises at least one temperature sensor provided for detecting the temperature of the substance in said container.2. The oven according to claim 1 , comprising a core temperature probe for detecting the core temperature of the foodstuffs during cooking claim 1 , said probe being a sensor that senses the temperature of the substance present in the container during at least one of the smoking or flavoring process.3. The oven according to claim 1 , further comprising a device which activates or deactivates said heat source depending on the temperature detected by said sensor so as to at least one of regulate the temperature of said substance or to keep the temperature at a predetermined threshold value.4. The oven according to claim 1 , wherein said sensor comprises a sensitive portion for detecting the temperature claim 1 , said portion is configured to be accommodated inside said container claim 1 , through a cut-out in the container.5. The oven according to ...

SMOKING AND BASTING LID

A smoking and basting lid including its own smoking unit that holds a smoke producing substance in a capsule of the lid which allows the lid to smoke a food covered by the lid. 1. A smoking and basting lid , comprising:a main body having a lower edge adapted to contact a cooking surface, the main body having an inner surface, and an outer surface, and an interior volume;a handle connected to the outer surface of the main body;a vent having a vent aperture extending between the inner surface and outer surface of the main body, the vent being adjustable to change the size of the vent aperture; anda capsule for holding a smoke producing substance, operatively connected to the main body and having a chamber extending outwardly from the inner surface of the main body into the interior volume of the main body, the capsule having an interior volume for holding a material that generates smoke, wherein the chamber includes at least one aperture that allows the smoke to travel from inside the chamber to at least a portion of the interior volume of the main body.2. The lid according to claim 1 , wherein the main body has a capsule aperture extending between the outer surface and the inner surface that provides access to the interior volume of the capsule claim 1 , wherein the lid further includes a capsule cover operatively connectable to the main body that seals the capsule aperture.3. The lid according to claim 1 , wherein the capsule chamber has a solid bottom and a sidewall that includes the at least one aperture.4. The lid according to claim 1 , wherein the capsule is connected to the main body at a location offset from a center of the main body claim 1 , and wherein the vent is offset from the center of the main body on an opposite side of the main body.5. The lid according to claim 2 , wherein the main body includes at least one breather aperture extending between the inner surface and the outer surface claim 2 , located further away from a center of the main body than ...

FOOD SMOKING SKEWER

A smoking skewer for imparting a smoke flavoring to an interior of a food item is disclosed. The smoking skewer includes an elongate hollow rod, a food penetrating point at the distal end and a handle is at the proximal end. An opening is also provided at the proximal end of the elongate hollow rod. A plurality of apertures are disposed in a spaced apart relation along the elongate hollow rod are dimensioned to convey a smoke source from the interior cavity to the exterior surface of the elongate hollow rod and the interior of a food item carried thereon. A mesh sleeve is carried within the interior cavity to contain ash and particulates from the smoke source. The smoke source may be a smoking stick, formed of a combustible material to generate a smoke flavoring combustion by product. 1. A smoking skewer for imparting a smoke flavoring to a food item , comprising:an elongate hollow rod having a proximal end, a distal end, and an interior cavity, and a plurality of apertures disposed in a spaced apart relation along a longitudinal length of the elongate hollow rod, the plurality of apertures extending between the interior cavity and an outer surface of the elongate hollow rod, a food penetrating tip defined at the distal end, and an opening to the interior cavity defined at the proximal end; anda wire mesh sleeve dimensioned to be received within the interior cavity, the wire mesh sleeve defining an inner space therein, the wire mesh sleeve having a plurality of pores dimensioned to contain one or more of an ash and a particulate from a smoking source from entering the plurality of apertures while permitting passage of a smoke produced by the smoking source.2. The smoking skewer of claim 1 , further comprising:a handle at the proximal end of the elongate hollow rod.3. The smoking skewer of claim 2 , further comprising:a smoking stick dimensioned to be received within the inner space of the wire mesh sleeve.4. The smoking skewer of claim 3 , wherein the smoking stick ...

SMOKE INJECTOR FOR A FOOD PRODUCT

A device for injecting dry smoke into a food product is disclosed. The device includes a smoke injector having an external wall with a plurality of apertures formed therein that communicate with a smoke-injector conduit. The smoke-injector conduit is in fluid communication with a smoke reservoir that houses dry smoking media therein. A fan directs dry smoke produced from said dry smoking media into the smoke-injector conduit such that the dry smoke is eluted through said plurality of apertures in order to introduce said dry smoke to an interior of the food product when impaled by said smoke injector. 1. A device for injecting dry smoke into a food product , the device comprising:a smoke injector configured to impale a food product and comprising an external wall defining a smoke-injector conduit, a plurality of apertures in said external wall providing fluid communication therethrough;a smoke reservoir remote from and in fluid communication with the smoke-injector conduit, the smoke reservoir being configured to house dry smoking media therein; anda first fan for directing dry smoke produced from dry smoking media in said smoke reservoir into the smoke-injector conduit such that the dry smoke is eluted through said plurality of apertures in order to introduce said dry smoke to an interior of the food product when impaled by said smoke injector.2. The device of claim 1 , the smoke injector comprising an elongated hollow tube having a first end and a second end claim 1 , said first end being conically shaped with an end aperture formed at a tip of the first end.3. The device of claim 2 , further comprising a transfer conduit providing said fluid communication between said smoke reservoir and said smoke-injector conduit claim 2 , said transfer conduit having an inlet end removably coupled to the smoke reservoir and an outlet end removably coupled to the second end of the smoke injector.4. The device of claim 3 , further comprising a heating element configured to apply ...

Smoking Apparatus

A smoking apparatus includes a body inside which a chamber is defined into which a sliding element is insertable in which elements of combustible material can be arranged, a heating arrangement arranged in the sliding element to heat the elements of combustible material and cause flameless combustion thereof with generation of smoke. In the sliding element a tubular element is arranged that is provided with a plurality of second suction openings communicating with the inside of the sliding element, the tubular element being connected, at a first end, to a first wall of the sliding element, whereas a second end thereof is inserted into an outlet conduit. 1. A smoking apparatus that comprises a body inside which a chamber is defined into which a slidable element is insertable in which elements of combustible material can be arranged , a heating arrangement that is arranged in said slidable element to heat said elements of combustible material and cause flameless combustion thereof with generation of smoke , wherein in said slidable element a tubular element is arranged that is provided with a plurality of second suction openings communicating with the inside of said slidable element , said tubular element being connected , at a first end , to a first wall of the slidable element , whereas a second end thereof is inserted into an outlet conduit.2. The smoking apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein a locking element is provided that is configured so as to lock said sliding element.3. The smoking apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein said second suction openings are distributed substantially uniformly in a direction parallel to a longitudinal axis of the tubular element.4. The smoking apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein said tubular element is provided with a protection element provided with further openings.5. The smoking apparatus according to claim 4 , wherein said protection element includes a net or a perforated metal sheet.6. The smoking apparatus ...

SMOKED FOOD, METHOD FOR SMOKING FOOD AND APPARATUS THEREFOR

Food for human consumption is smoked by providing smoke, removing one or more polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) from the smoke and contacting the food with the treated smoke, or smoking the food and then removing the PAHs from the smoked food. PAH removal is selective, to remove the PAHs that contain 4 or more benzene rings, in particular without significantly changing the volatile profile of the smoked food. A selective filter is provided, as is apparatus comprising a smoke generator, a chamber in which to smoke food, and the selective filter, disposed between the smoke generator and the chamber. 164-. (canceled)65. A method of preparing a smoked food , comprising:(a) providing a food,(b) filtering smoke with a size exclusion filter comprising pores having sizes in the range of 0.3 nm to 1 nm so as to selectively remove one or more polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) that contain 4 or more benzene rings therefrom, and(c) contacting the treated smoke of (b) with the food of (a), thereby providing the smoked food.66. The method of claim 65 , wherein filtering the smoke selectively removes the PAHs that contain 4 or more benzene rings in greater proportion than the removal of naphthalene from the smoke.67. The method of claim 65 , wherein filtering the smoke selectively removes the PAHs that contain 4 or more benzene rings in greater proportion than the removal of phenanthrene from the smoke.68. The method of claim 65 , comprising selectively removing (i) one of the PAHs benzo(a)pyrene claim 65 , benz(a)anthracene claim 65 , dibenz(a claim 65 ,h)anthracene claim 65 , (ii) two of those PAHs claim 65 , or (iii) all three of those PAHs.69. The method of claim 65 , comprising generating smoke from a composition comprising (i) a filter comprising pores of size in the range of 0.3 nm to 1 nm claim 65 , and (ii) combustion material from which smoke for smoking food for human consumption can be generated.70. The method of claim 69 , wherein the combustion material ...

PELLET SMOKER

A floor and an upright sidewall formed from two vertically coaxial components, each component having a floor baffle with a plurality of floor openings defined therein, each floor retained within a respective upright sidewall with a plurality of sidewall openings defined therein. The floor openings and the sidewall openings cooperate between the two coaxial components such that flow of gases through the floor and upright sidewall of the baffle structure is controlled by rotation of the two vertically coaxial components relative to one another. 1. A baffle structure for use in a smoker comprising:a floor and an upright sidewall formed from two vertically coaxial components, each component having a floor baffle with a plurality of floor openings defined therein, each floor retained within a respective upright sidewall with a plurality of sidewall openings defined therein;wherein the floor openings and the sidewall openings cooperate between the two coaxial components such that flow of gases through the floor and upright sidewall of the baffle structure is controlled by rotation of the two vertically coaxial components relative to one another.2. The baffle structure of claim 1 , wherein the baffle structure has at least one configuration where gases are admitted through the floor openings and blocked by the sidewall openings claim 1 , and at least one configuration where gases are blocked by the floor openings and admitted through the sidewall openings.3. The baffle structure of claim 1 , having at least one configuration where gases are admitted through the floor openings and through the sidewall openings simultaneously.4. The baffle structure of claim 1 , where at least one of the floor and the upright sidewall have a partially open configuration.5. The baffle structure of claim 1 , further comprising a support structure affixed to a lower one of the two coaxial components for elevating the smoker one above a firepot in a firebox.6. The baffle structure of claim 1 , ...

Multiple Drawer Smoker

Disclosed herein is a smoker with multiple separate drawers for smoking meat, fish, sausage, etc. In an example embodiment, one drawer may contain water and another drawer may contain smoking material such as wood chips. The sliding drawers enable the maintenance of a stable smoking temperature and offer a safer means to replenish water and/or wood during the actual smoking operation. The multiple drawers allow a user to add wood and/or water without opening the smoking chamber. 1. A smoking apparatus comprising:a smoking cabinet comprising:a smoking chamber having an access door; andmultiple drawers located proximately beneath the smoking chamber, each drawer having at least a supporting surface and being configured to provide access to an item used to produce smoke or steam for the smoking chamber and wherein a first drawer and second drawer of the multiple drawers are configured to be independently operable by moving the drawers laterally along said supporting surface; anda heating element located proximately beneath the multiple drawers.2. The smoking apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the smoker is a vertical smoker in which the magnitude of the height of the smoking chamber is larger than the magnitude of the width of the smoking chamber.3. The smoking apparatus of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the multiple drawers is configured to hold a liquid.4. The smoking apparatus of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the multiple drawers is configured to hold wood chips.5. The smoking apparatus of claim 1 , wherein:at least one drawer of the multiple drawers is configured to hold charcoal and/or wood chips;at least one drawer of the multiple drawers is configured to hold water; andthe at least one drawer holding wood chips is configured to be positioned proximately beneath the at least one drawer holding water.6. The smoking apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the heating element is located external to the smoking cabinet.7. The smoking apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the ...

SMOKER WITH TOP HEAT SOURCE

A smoker with a low temperature bottom heat source for cooking and smoking a food product and a high temperature top heat source for subsequently browning the food product. 1. A smoker for cooking and browning food comprising: i. a top;', 'ii. a bottom;', 'iii. sides;', 'iv. a back; and', 'v. a front access door, 'a. a cabinet comprisingb. at least one grill rack mounted in the cabinet and spaced between the top and the bottom of the cabinet;c. a low temperature heat source mounted in the bottom of the cabinet;d. a source of smoke generating material; ande. a high temperature heat source mounted in the top of the cabinet.2. The smoker of claim 1 , wherein the at least one grill rack includes a top grill rack claim 1 , and the high temperature heat source maintains a temperature of between 300° F. and 350° F. in a browning volume above the top grill rack.3. The smoker of claim 2 , wherein the high temperature heat source maintains a temperature between 300° F. and 500° F. in the browning volume.4. The smoker of claim 2 , wherein the smoker includes a rotisserie mounted in the browning volume.5. The smoker of claim 1 , wherein the smoker includes a controller that controls the low temperature heat source and the high-temperature heat source and implements a smoking mode and a browning mode claim 1 ,wherein for the smoking mode, the controller:a. controls the low temperature heat source to heat the smoker to a temperature between 60° F. and 350° F. and to maintain that temperature in the cabinet until the food has reached a predetermined internal temperature; andb. controls the high-temperature heat source to heat the browning volume near the top of the cabinet to a temperature between 300° F. and 350° F. to brown the food on the top grill rack positioned within the browning volume thereby creating a bark outer surface on the food.6. The smoker of claim 5 , wherein the high temperature heat source maintains a temperature between 300° F. and 500° F. in the browning ...

GEO-FENCE ENABLED SYSTEM, APPARATUS, AND METHOD FOR OUTDOOR COOKING AND SMOKING

An outdoor system for cooking and/or smoking food in which a smart phone, remote or other hand-held wireless device can be used to start the cooking and/or smoking unit. To allow the unit to he started remotely, or to permit one or more other operations to he remotely activated, the system first determines whether the hand-held device is within a predetermined geo-fence boundary distance of the cooking an or smoking unit and/or determines whether one or more other status criteria are met. 1. An outdoor system for cooking food , smoking food , or a combination thereof comprising:an outdoor cooking and/or smoking unit having all interior;one or more heating elements in the interior of the outdoor cooking an smoking unit;a control unit located within or on the outdoor cooking and/or smoking unit which includes or is electronically coupled with a GPS receiver or other GPS locating element and is enabled to activate and/or control at least one operation of the outdoor cooking and/or smoking unit; anda hand-held wireless device which includes or is electronically coupled with a GPS receiver or other GPS locating element and wirelessly communicates with the control unit, either directly or through a server or other cloud system, to remotely instruct the control unit to activate and/or control the least one operation of the outdoor cooking and/or smoking unit;wherein the control unit, hand-held wireless device, the server or other cloud system, or a combination thereof automatically determines whether the hand-held device is within a predetermined GPS distance of the outdoor cooking and/or smoking unit so that the control unit is prevented from activating and/or controlling the at least one operation of the outdoor cooking and/or smoking unit if the hand-held wireless device is located beyond the predetermined distance from the outdoor cooking and/or smoking unit.2. The outdoor system of wherein the hand-held wireless device is a smart phone claim 1 , a tablet claim 1 , or ...

PELLET BIN INSERT AND STORAGE SYSTEM FOR SMOKER GRILLS

A pellet bin insert system for a wood smoker grill includes a container with an open top, first and second parallel opposing sidewalls, a back wall, a front wall, a bottom surface and an inclined panel affixed around its perimeter to the side walls, the front wall and the bottom surface. The container includes a feeder opening in the bottom surface. A slide bar is slideably coupled to a portion of the inclined panel adjoining the bottom surface and has a bottom end slideably coupled to cover the feeder opening in a first position and to open the feeder opening when moved to a second position. The container is adapted to be inserted into a pellet hopper with the feeder hole aligned to drop pellets into a feeder mechanism when the feeder opening is uncovered. 1. A pellet bin insert system for a wood smoker grill comprising:a container having an open top, first and second parallel opposing sidewalls, a back wall, a front wall spaced apart from and parallel to the back wall, a bottom surface and an inclined panel affixed around its perimeter to the side walls, the front wall and the bottom surface;wherein the bottom surface has a perimeter adjoining the first and second parallel opposing sidewalls, the back wall, and the inclined panel;where the container includes a feeder opening in the bottom surface;a slide bar having a first end slideably coupled to a portion of the inclined panel adjoining the bottom surface and having a second end slideably coupled to cover the feeder opening in a first position and to open the feeder opening when moved to a second position; andwherein the container is adapted to be inserted into a pellet hopper with the feeder hole aligned to drop pellets into a feeder mechanism when the feeder opening is uncovered.2. The pellet bin insert system of wherein the sidewalls are extended beyond the back wall to form a thermal barrier.3. The pellet bin insert system of further comprising a grooved slot running lengthwise through at least a portion of ...

Method to Process Coextruded Meat Products Using High Velocity Air in Combination With Handling Method and Liquid Application

A system and method for processing a coextruded meat product including a casing enclosing a meat batter after brining in which a heated, high velocity air stream is applied to the coextruded meat product thereby mechanically removing moisture from a surface of the casing and cooking the coextruded meat product. This system and method can further improve the ability for a liquid coating to be added to the coextruded meat product in a non-drenching manner because of the superior surface preparation of the casing by the jets. 1. A method of processing a coextruded meat product including a casing enclosing a meat batter after brining , the method comprising:applying a heated, high velocity air stream to the coextruded meat product, thereby mechanically removing moisture from a surface of the casing and cooking the coextruded meat product.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the step of applying a liquid coating to the surface of the casing of the coextruded meat product after the step of applying the heated claim 1 , high velocity air stream to the coextruded meat product.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the liquid coating is liquid smoke.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the step of applying the liquid coating to the surface of the casing of the coextruded meat product is performed by spraying the liquid coating onto the surface.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the step of applying the liquid coating of the coextruded meat product involves using an ink jet technology to spray on the liquid coating.6. The method of claim 2 , further comprising another step of applying a heated claim 2 , high velocity air stream to the coextruded meat product after the step of applying the liquid coating to the surface of the casing of the coextruded meat product.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein the step of steps of applying the heated claim 6 , high velocity air stream to the coextruded meat product and the step of applying the liquid coating of the coextruded meat ...

Smoke generator

A smoker includes a smoke generator that is configured to provide a controllable method of producing smoke without creating a flame. The device includes a housing including a hopper for storing a smoking fuel within the interior of the housing. The hopper feeds the smoking fuel to a fuel conveyor that is partially within the housing and partially exterior of the housing. A motor is connected to the fuel conveyor so that operation of the motor causes the smoking fuel to move along the length of the fuel conveyor. As the smoking fuel moves along the fuel conveyor, it is heated to produce continuous smoke without producing a flame. The smoke generator is capable of controlling the quality and the quantity of the smoke produced by the smoke generator independently of the heat that is used to cook food within a cabinet of the smoker.

APPARATUS FOR COOKING AND SMOKING FOOD

A food cooking apparatus is disclosed. The food cooking apparatus comprises a smoker with a smoker cabinet and an oven with an oven cabinet. The oven typically overlies the smoker. Both the smoker and oven have separate independently controlled heating elements. The walls of the cabinets of the smoker and the oven are adapted such that almost all or no gas passes from the underlying smoker to the overlying oven. This is achieved by having a solid wall between the interior of the oven separating it from the interior of the smoker. 1. A food cooking apparatus comprising:a smoker, the smoker having a smoker cabinet having sidewalls, a closed top wall and a bottom wall, the cabinet walls defining a cabinet interior, and a smoker door moveable between an open position and closed position, the open position allowing access to the cabinet interior, the closed position preventing such access;a smoker control panel engaging the smoker cabinet, the control panel having a control valve engaged therewith;a smoker heating element comprising either an electrical element or a gas element, the heating element disposed in the cabinet interior above the bottom wall thereof and engaging the control valve;a woodchip container;a cabinet engaging support member adapted to maintain the woodchip container above the smoker heating element;paired slide rails for adjustably engaging the adjustable base of the smoker cabinet and for slideably supporting the at least one moveable cooling grid;at least one moveable cooking grid;adjustment bars with multiple cooking grid positioning elements for engaging the inner walls of the smoker cabinet;a cabinet smoker damper assembly engaging the smoker cabinet so as to provide gaseous communication between the interior of the smoker cabinet and an exterior thereof;an oven, the oven having an oven cabinet, the oven cabinet having side walls and a cabinet floor, a top wall, an oven door moveable between an open and a closed position, the open position ...

APPARATUS FOR COOKING AND SMOKING FOOD

A food cooking apparatus is disclosed. The food cooking apparatus comprises a smoker with a smoker cabinet and an oven with an oven cabinet. The oven typically overlies the smoker. Both the smoker and oven have separate independently controlled heating elements. The walls of the cabinets of the smoker and the oven are adapted such that almost all or no gas passes from the underlying smoker to the overlying oven. This is achieved by having a solid wall between the interior of the oven separating it from the interior of the smoker. 1. A food cooking apparatus comprising:a smoker, the smoker having a smoker cabinet having sidewalls, a closed top wall and a bottom wall, the cabinet walls defining a cabinet interior, and a door moveable between an open position and closed position, the open position allowing access to the cabinet interior, the closed position preventing such access;a smoker control panel engaging the smoker cabinet, the control panel having a control valve engaged therewith;a smoker heating element comprising either an electrical element or a gas element, the heating element disposed in the cabinet interior above the bottom wall thereof and engaging the control valve;a wood chip container;a cabinet engaging support member adapted to maintain the wood chip container above the smoker heating element;at least one moveable cooking grid;a cabinet smoker damper assembly engaging the smoker cabinet so as to provide gaseous communication between the interior of the smoker cabinet and an exterior thereof;an oven, the oven having an oven cabinet, the oven cabinet having side walls and a cabinet floor, a top wall, an oven door moveable between an open and a closed position, the open position allowing access to the cabinet interior, the closed position preventing such access, the oven cabinet in gas sealing relation with the smoker cabinet such that almost all or all of the gas in the interior of the smoker and gas in the interior of the oven do not communicate with ...

SMOKE PRODUCING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR OUTDOOR COOKERS

A device has an inner wall with a plurality of flow openings and defining a smoking chamber. A solid outer wall surrounds the inner wall to define a flow gap between the inner wall and outer wall. A top cover extends to enclose the smoking chamber and the flow gap from the top. Openings may be provided for air flow into and out of the device. 1. A device comprising:an inner wall having a plurality of flow openings and defining a smoking chamber;a solid outer wall surrounding the inner wall to define a flow gap between the inner wall and outer wall;a top cover extending to enclose the smoking chamber and the flow gap from the top, the top cover having a solid portion covering the smoking chamber and a perforated portion defining a plurality of openings over the flow gap; anda bottom wall extending to enclose the smoking chamber and flow gap from the bottom, the bottom wall providing a plurality of openings under the flow gap.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the bottom wall provides a plurality of openings under the smoking chamber.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the outer wall and the inner wall are cylindrical in shape.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein the outer all and inner wall are rectilinear in shape.5. The device of claim 1 , further comprising a central conduit in fluid communication with a central air opening in the bottom wall and extending into the smoking chamber claim 1 , the central conduit defining a plurality of openings to the smoking chamber.6. The device of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of flow openings range in size from about 0.06 inches to about 0.2 inches.7. The device of claim 6 , wherein a center to center distance between the plurality of flow openings ranges from about 0.125 inches to about 0.5 inches.8. A device comprising:a substantially solid outside box defining an interior chamber with an open top, and defining a plurality of flow openings on a bottom thereof;a smoking chamber located inside the box such that a flow gap is ...

GRILL AND SMOKER CONVERTIBLE CONFIGURATION DEVICE AND METHOD

A grill converter device may include a plurality of cover sections. Each cover section may be removably connected to each other cover section by a plurality of fasteners. At least one airflow regulator hole may be positioned along a side of at least one of the plurality of cover sections. At least one airflow regulator cover may removably cover the at least one airflow regulator hole. When adding a smoke box on a grill, the grill converter device allows for control over the smoking process. The conversion may allow for a controlled adjustment of the smoke inside a lid of a grill. 1. A grill converter device structured to convert a grill to a smoker , said converter device comprising:a heat resistant body defining a sealing assembly;said body structured to be coupled to said grill; andsaid sealing assembly structured substantially block substantially all of the grill outlets.2. The grill converter device of wherein:said body includes a number of cover sections; andeach said cover section structured to cover a grill outlet.3. The grill converter device of wherein:said sealing assembly includes a number of flow adjustment assemblies; andeach said flow adjustment assembly structured to selectably regulate fluid communication from a grill interior space.4. The grill converter device of wherein:said flow adjustment assemblies are selected from the group consisting of removable panels, pinwheel valves, sliding valves, and flapper valves.5. The grill converter device of wherein said heat resistant body is a fitted body.6. The grill converter device of wherein:said heat resistant body includes a number of cover sections; andeach said cover section is structured to move between a use, first configuration, wherein said number of cover sections are structured to be disposed on said grill, and, a storage, second configuration, wherein each said cover section occupies a reduced volume.7. The grill converter device of wherein claim 6 , as each said cover section moves between said ...

COOKING DEVICE WITH TEMPERATURE SENSORS

A combination gas-powered grill and pellet-burning smoker may include a cooking chamber and a cooking structure may be disposed within the cooking chamber. A first heat source may include one or more gas-powered burners disposed in the cooking chamber, and a temperature sensor may be disposed at least proximate the burners. A second heat source may include a burn pot disposed in the cooking chamber and a temperature sensor may be disposed at least proximate the burn pot. A controller may be in communication with the temperature sensors, and the controller may instruct a feed system to feed more pellets to the burn pot when a temperature at least proximate the burners is less than a selected temperature and a temperature at least proximate the burn pot is less than a selected temperature. 1. A combination gas-powered grill and pellet-burning smoker comprising:a cooking chamber;a cooking structure disposed within the cooking chamber, the cooking structure including one or more cooking surfaces configured for placement of foodstuffs;a first heat source at least partially disposed within the cooking chamber, the first heat source including one or more gas-powered burners disposed in the cooking chamber;a second heat source at least partially disposed within the cooking chamber, the second heat source including a burn pot sized and configured to burn pelletized fuel, the burn pot disposed in the cooking chamber; anda second heat source temperature sensor disposed at least proximate the burn pot of the second heat source, the second heat source temperature sensor sized and configured to measure a temperature at least proximate the burn pot.2. The combination gas-powered grill and pellet-burning smoker of claim 1 , wherein the second heat source temperature sensor is used to determine if pellets are burning in the burn pot and if pellets should be supplied to the burn pot.3. The combination gas-powered grill and pellet-burning smoker of claim 1 , further comprising a first ...

COOKING DEVICE

A cooking device may include a cooking chamber. A first gas-powered heat source may include one or more burners disposed in the cooking chamber. A second solid fuel burning heat source may include a burn pot disposed in the cooking chamber, and the burn pot may be spaced below the burners of the first heat source in a vertically stacked configuration. A drawer may be movable between an open position and a closed position relative to the cooking chamber. The drawer may include a drip tray that is disposed between the burners of the first heat source and the burn pot of the second heat source when the drawer is in the closed position. The drawer may allow the drip tray to be at least partially removed from between the burners of the first heat source and the burn pot of the second heat source when the drawer is in the open position. 1. A cooking device , comprising:a single cooking chamber;a cooking structure disposed within the cooking chamber, the cooking structure including one or more cooking surfaces configured for placement of foodstuffs;a first heat source at least partially disposed within the cooking chamber, the first heat source including a gas-powered heat source with one or more burners disposed in the cooking chamber;a second heat source at least partially disposed within the cooking chamber, the second heat source including a burn pot sized and configured to burn a solid fuel, the burn pot of the second heat source disposed below the burners of the first heat source in a vertically stacked configuration; anda drawer movable between an open position and a closed position relative to the cooking chamber, the drawer including a drip tray that is disposed between the burners of the first heat source and the burn pot of the second heat source when the drawer is in the closed position, the drawer allowing the drip tray to be at least partially removed from between the burners of the first heat source and the burn pot of the second heat source when the drawer ...

DRIP TRAY FOR A COOKING DEVICE

A cooking device may include a cooking chamber and a drip tray may be disposed within the cooking chamber. The drip tray may include one or more portions such as a first portion, a second portion, a third portion, and a fourth portion. The first portion and the second portion may be disposed in an angled configuration, such as a V-shaped configuration. In addition, the third portion and the fourth portion may be disposed in an angled configuration, such as a V-shaped configuration. The second portion and the third portion may be disposed in an angled configuration, such as an inverted V-shaped configuration. The drip tray may be sized and configured to control at least a portion of a flow of thermal energy within the cooking device. 1. A drip tray for a cooking device , comprising:a first portion;a second portion, the first portion and the second portion being disposed in a generally V-shaped configuration;a third portion; anda fourth portion, the third portion and the fourth portion being disposed in a generally V-shaped configuration.2. The drip tray of claim 1 , wherein the second portion and the third portion are disposed in a generally inverted V-shaped configuration.3. The drip tray of claim 1 , wherein a lower portion of the first portion and the second portion is sloped towards a first aperture; andwherein a lower portion of the third portion and the fourth portion is sloped towards a second aperture.4. The drip tray of claim 3 , wherein the lower portion of the first portion and the second portion facilitates drippings from foodstuffs to traverse the sloped portion claim 3 , pass through the first aperture claim 3 , and enter a collection system that collects the drippings; andwherein the lower portion of the third portion and the fourth portion facilitates drippings from foodstuffs to traverse the sloped portion, pass through the second aperture, and enter the collection system that collects the drippings.5. The drip tray of claim 1 , wherein the lower ...

SMOKED FOOD, METHOD FOR SMOKING FOOD AND APPARATUS THEREFOR

Food for human consumption is smoked by providing smoke, removing one or more polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) from the smoke and contacting the food with the treated smoke, or smoking the food and then removing the PAHs from the smoked food. PAH removal is selective, to remove the PAHs that contain 4 or more benzene rings, in particular without significantly changing the volatile profile of the smoked food. A selective filter is provided, as is apparatus comprising a smoke generator, a chamber in which to smoke food, and the selective filter, disposed between the smoke generator and the chamber.

INDIRECT AIR FLOW SYSTEM

Disclosed is an outdoor cooking appliance with ductwork that directs heat and smoke more evenly in the cook chamber of the appliance. For example, the ductwork can extend from the heat source of the appliance and direct the smoke to openings in rack holders that then dispel the smoke into the cook chamber more evenly. The burn pot assembly can also be segregated from the grease pan to avoid the potential for grease fires. 1. An appliance comprising:a main body defining an internal cooking chamber;a burn pot assembly that provides heat to the cooking chamber;a duct that extends from the burn pot assembly;a passage extending alongside a portion of an outer periphery of the cooking chamber and communicating with the duct, the passage beginning at a lower end of the cooking chamber proximate the burn pot assembly and extending toward an upper end of the cooking chamber opposite the lower end; andopenings communicating the passage with the cooking chamber to provide a path for air flow from the burn pot assembly to the cooking chamber.2. The appliance of claim 1 , further comprising a rack holder extending within the cooking chamber claim 1 , and wherein the opening is defined within the rack holder.3. The appliance of claim 2 , wherein the rack holder extends from a front end of the cooking chamber proximate a door claim 2 , to a rear end of the cooking chamber opposite the front end and distal to the door.4. The appliance of claim 3 , wherein the rack holder extends toward an internal portion of the cooking chamber.5. The appliance of claim 1 , further comprising a gap between the passage and the upper end of the cooking chamber where air within the air flow path can exit the passage and enter the cooking chamber.6. The appliance of claim 1 , further comprising a grease pan spaced from the burn pot assembly.7. The appliance of claim 6 , further comprising rack holders for holding racks claim 6 , wherein the grease pan is located on a lowest-most of the rack holders.8. ...

REMOVABLE ASH CLEAN OUT ASSEMBLY

Disclosed is an ash clean out mechanism including a burn pot removable from the remainder of the appliance to allow easier cleaning of the auger or other functional components within the appliance. The burn pot can include a handle that a user can pull to remove the burn pot from an adapter collar located within the interior of the appliance. The user can then clean the interior of the appliance and thereafter insert the burn pot into the appliance. For example, the user can push the burn pot by guiding a lower plate of the burn pot along a lip of the appliance and into a landing area where a body of the burn pot can rest on the adapter collar. The burn pot can also form a flow channel around the burn pot body to provide improved airflow during the cooking process. 1. An appliance comprising: a hopper that receives fuel to be combusted;', 'an auger that dispenses the fuel according to a control;', 'a hot rod that combusts the fuel when distributed by the auger; and, 'a mechanism housing including a burn pot body that receives the fuel dispensed from the auger; and', 'a lower plate located underneath the burn pot body and that rests on the landing area during use of the appliance., 'a burn pot removably coupled to the mechanism housing and including2. The appliance of claim 1 , wherein the mechanism housing includes an adapter collar forming a mating area claim 1 , and wherein the burn pot body rests within the mating area when the burn pot is coupled to the mechanism housing.3. The appliance of claim 1 , wherein the burn pot body includes an auger opening that receives the auger claim 1 , and a hot rod opening that receives the hot rod claim 1 , when the burn pot is coupled to the mechanism housing.4. The appliance of claim 2 , wherein the burn pot includes a burn pot support plate from which the burn pot body extends claim 2 , and wherein the burn pot support plate complements the adapter collar to extend circumferentially around the burn pot body.5. The appliance ...

Smoke Generation Pod

A smoke generation pod for use in a smoke generation system includes an enclosure that has there within a material such as wood that is heated or ignited by an igniter or arc housed within the smoke generation pod. The smoke generation pod has an input vent for accepting air and an output vent for distributing smoke. The smoke is routed to an object such as a glass (with or without a liquid there within) for infusing the smoke into the liquid or onto the object. In some embodiments, the output vent has a filter and, some such filters also remove some or all carcinogens from the smoke that is emitted. 1. A smoke generation pod comprising:a housing having an input vent, an output vent, and an internal chamber;a material within the internal chamber;an electrical igniter within the internal chamber and in contact with the material; anda plurality of electrical contacts on an outside surface of the housing, each of the plurality of electrical contacts are electrically connected to the igniter;whereas, upon application of an electric potential across the plurality of electrical contacts, the material emits smoke and the smoke emanates from the output vent as air replaces the smoke into the input vent.2. The smoke generation pod of claim 1 , further comprising a filter on the output vent claim 1 , the filter retaining within the chamber the material and at least some of ashes formed when the material emits smoke.3. The smoke generation pod of claim 2 , wherein the filter comprises silica-alumina for the reduction of carcinogens.4. The smoke generation pod of claim 1 , further comprising a screen on the input vent claim 1 , the screen retaining within the chamber at least some of the material.5. The smoke generation pod of claim 1 , further comprising an identification device within or attached to the housing claim 1 , the identification device accessible electrically or wirelessly from outside of the housing.6. The smoke generation pod of claim 5 , wherein the ...

Hand-held Smoke Generation Device

A hand-held smoke generation device includes a hand-held housing that has a receptacle for removably receiving a smoke generation pod. The receptacle has a first plurality of electrical contacts for mating with a second plurality of contacts on the smoke generation pod. A source of electrical power is contained within the hand-held housing and a switch selectively provides electrical power from the source of electrical power to the second plurality of contacts. Operation of the switch provides the electrical power and causes a material within the smoke generation pod to generate smoke. Another device within the hand-held housing pulls the smoke from the smoke generation pod and routes the smoke out of the hand-held housing (e.g. out of a tube or muzzle for directing into a container such as a glass). 1. A hand-held smoke generation device comprising:a hand-held housing comprising a receptacle for removably receiving a smoke generation pod, the receptacle having a first plurality of electrical contacts for mating with a second plurality of contacts on the smoke generation pod;a source of electrical power contained within the hand-held housing;means for selectively providing electrical power from the source of electrical power to the second plurality of contacts, thereby causing a material within the smoke generation pod to generate smoke; andmeans for pulling the smoke from the smoke generation pod and routing the smoke out of the hand-held housing.2. The hand-held smoke generation device of claim 1 , wherein the smoke generation pod comprises:a pod housing having an input vent, an output vent, and an internal chamber;the material being within the internal chamber;an electrical igniter within the internal chamber and in contact with the material; andthe second plurality of electrical contacts being on an outside surface of the pod housing, each of the second plurality of electrical contacts are electrically connected to the igniter.3. The hand-held smoke generation ...

PRODUCTION LINE AND METHOD FOR IN-LINE PROCESSING OF FOOD PRODUCTS

The invention relates to a production line for in-line processing of food products, comprising a food transport path that successively leads through: a brine unit; a liquid smoke unit; and a transit oven. The invention also relates to a method for in-line processing of food products, comprising the successive process step: moisturising the food products with a brine; moisturising the food products with a liquid smoke; and heating the food products. 1. Production line for in-line processing of food products , comprising a food transport path that successively leads through:A) a brine unit for feeding a brine solution to the food products;B) a liquid smoke unit for feeding a liquid smoke to the brined food products; andC) a transit oven for drying and heating the brined and smoke treated food products.2. Production line according to claim 1 , characterised in that the transport path includes plural connecting food transport conveyors of which a food transport conveyor that leads through the liquid smoke unit is separate from a food transport conveyor that leads through the transit oven.3. Production line according to claim 2 , characterised in that the transit oven is chosen from the group consisting of linear transit ovens and spiral transit ovens.4. Production line according to claim 1 , characterised in that the liquid smoke unit is provided with a liquid smoke dispenser.5. Production line according to claim 1 , characterised in that the brine unit and the liquid smoke unit are arranged in a combined brine/liquid smoke unit.6. Production line according to claim 1 , characterised in that preceding the brine unit the production line comprises a co-extrusion unit for extruding a food dough with a coating that comprises collagen and/or alginate.7. Production line according to claim 1 , characterised in that the production line comprises a UV-source for radiating the food products claim 1 , which UV-source is located preceding the oven.8. Method for in-line processing ...

Modular barbecue system and kits therefore

There is provided a modular barbecue system and kits for adapting a gas barbecue to other types of cooking and other uses. The modular barbecue system comprises a heating compartment having a bottom wall and a peripheral defining a cavity, a heat source provided in the cavity of the heating compartment, a plurality of add-on components receivable in the cavity of the heating compartment, a plurality of steps provided in the cavity of the heating compartment for supporting the add-on components at different distances relative to the heat source. Add-on components such as a large basin, a flat basin, a perforated plate system, a strainer, a lid and a pump are combined to form a plurality of kits enabling steam cooking, maple sap boiling, double boiling, coal fire cooking, boiling, smoke cooking and water heating to expand the typical grilling method of a gas barbecue to various cooking techniques.

Vertical Food Smoker

A smoker for imparting flavor to food comprising at least one smoking chamber, a lower chamber disposed below and in open communication with the bottom of smoking chamber, more than one flat, externally rotatable fire shield disposed below the support rack within the lower chamber, at least one firebox removably disposed within the lower chamber below the fire shields, the firebox having an outer door covering the firebox opening when the firebox is deployed inside the lower chamber, a handle, sidewalls and at least one bottom grate defining a support for a combustible material, slider means for supporting the firebox, an air intake below the firebox within the lower chamber, and an ember plate disposed outside of the lower chamber, whereby a combustible material is ignited in the firebox while disposed outside of the lower chamber, then pushed into the lower chamber to smoke the food. 1. A smoker comprising:a. at least one smoking chamber open at a bottom and having a door accessing the smoking chamber and at least one cooking rack disposed therein;b. a lower chamber disposed below and in open communication with the bottom of the smoking chamber, the lower chamber defining a vertical axis for upflow of heated, smoky air through its cross section;c. more than one flat, externally rotatable fire shield disposed below the support rack within the lower chamber, each fire shield mounted transverse to the lower chamber's axis, and each having a size such that when they are rotated into a closed position, the fire shields cooperate to block substantially the entire cross section of the lower chamber, the fire shields further defining, in at least one of the fire shields, at least one hole therethrough, so that even when in a closed position, some heated, smoky air can flow up through each hole; i. an outer door covering a firebox opening when the firebox is deployed inside the lower chamber,', 'ii. at least one handle,', 'iii. sidewalls and at least one bottom grate ...

APPARATUS AND METHOD OF PRODUCING SMOKE FOR THE TREATMENT OF FOODSTUFFS

A method of producing smoke for the treatment of foodstuffs, the method comprising the steps of providing a supply of sugar alcohol, and heating the sugar alcohol to produce a gaseous product containing vapours and particulate materials. The method further comprises filtering the gaseous product to remove substantially all of the particulate materials and any toxic gases present wherein, in use, an odourless and flavourless smoke is produced. 1. A method of producing smoke for the treatment of foodstuffs , the method comprising the steps of:providing a supply of sugar alcohol;heating the sugar alcohol, wherein the step of heating the sugar alcohol produces a gaseous product containing vapours and particulate materials; and,filtering the gaseous product to remove substantially all of the particulate materials and any toxic gases present apart from carbon monoxide to produce an odourless and flavourless smoke.2. A method of producing smoke as defined in claim 1 , wherein the sugar alcohol is provided in liquid form.3. A method of producing smoke as defined in claim 2 , further comprising the step of transporting the sugar alcohol with a carrier gas to the heating step.4. A method of producing smoke as defined in claim 3 , wherein the carrier gas is metered at a flow rate of between 0-100 ml/min.5. A method of producing smoke as defined in claim 3 , wherein the sugar alcohol is carried with the carrier gas and is dispersed in the heating step by droplets or spraying.6. A method of producing smoke as defined in claim 1 , wherein the sugar alcohol is glycerol.7. A method of producing smoke as defined in claim 6 , wherein the glycerol is heated to between 600° C. and 900° C. in the heating step.8. A method of producing smoke as defined in claim 1 , wherein the method further comprises the step of cooling the gaseous product prior to the filtering step.9. An apparatus for producing smoke for the treatment of foodstuffs claim 1 , the apparatus comprising:a heating chamber ...

Smoking Article and Method

A meat smoker/cooker device is provided and includes a fuel chamber having a fuel chamber structure which includes a fuel chamber sidewall that defines a fuel chamber cavity, wherein the fuel chamber sidewall includes a first mounting hole, a second mounting hole and a sidewall slot communicated with the chamber cavity. Additionally, the meat smoker device also includes a fuel container having a container rim and being located within the chamber cavity proximate the slot bottom and an ignition article having an ignition article handle, an ignition article mounting structure and a heating element, wherein the ignition article handle includes a handle portion movably located within the sidewall slot and wherein the ignition article mounting structure is configured to mountingly engage with the first and second mounting hole, such that the ignition article is configurable between a first and second configuration. 1. A meat smoker/cooker device , comprising:a smoking/cooking chamber, wherein the smoking/cooking chamber includes a chamber structure which defines a chamber cavity and a chamber opening communicated with the chamber cavity;a chamber opening cover;a fuel chamber, wherein the fuel chamber includes a fuel chamber structure which includes a fuel chamber sidewall that defines a fuel chamber cavity, wherein the fuel chamber sidewall includes a first mounting hole, a second mounting hole and a sidewall slot communicated with the chamber cavity, wherein the sidewall slot includes a slot top and a slot bottom, wherein the first mounting hole is located proximate the slot top and the second mounting hole is located proximate the slot bottom;a fuel container having a container rim and a fuel support structure, wherein the fuel container is located within the chamber cavity proximate the slot bottom; andan ignition article having an ignition article handle, an ignition article mounting structure and a heating element, wherein the ignition article handle includes a ...

HYBRID GRILL SYSTEM

A hybrid grill including a cooking chamber, a solid fuel combustion unit positioned below the cooking chamber and configured to combust solid fuel, a grill housing comprising a removable front cover, and a front panel positioned underneath the removable front cover, the front panel comprising a plurality of burner apertures configured to receive a plurality of burners of a gas burner assembly. 1. A hybrid grill , comprising:a cooking chamber;a solid fuel combustion unit positioned below the cooking chamber and configured to combust solid fuel;a grill housing comprising a removable front cover; anda front panel positioned underneath the removable front cover, the front panel comprising a plurality of burner apertures configured to receive a plurality of burners of a gas burner assembly.2. The hybrid grill of claim 1 , the front panel comprising one or more panel connectors configured to removably couple with one or more burner connectors on the gas burner assembly.3. The hybrid grill of claim 1 , further comprising an interior support structure disposed on a back wall of the hybrid grill claim 1 , the interior support structure being configured to at least partially support the plurality of burners.4. The hybrid grill of claim 3 , wherein interior support structure comprises an interior shelf disposed on the back wall of the hybrid grill.5. The hybrid grill of claim 3 , wherein the interior support structure is positioned below the cooking chamber and above the solid fuel combustion unit.6. The hybrid grill of claim 3 , wherein the interior support structure comprises a plurality of indentations configured to receive a distal end of each of the plurality of burners.7. The hybrid grill of claim 6 , wherein each burner in the plurality of burners comprises a burner tube and wherein each indentation in the plurality of indentations is configured to receive a distal end of a corresponding burner tube.8. The hybrid grill of claim 3 , wherein each burner in the plurality ...

SMOKING SLICES

A device includes a body and a plurality of holes located on the body, and each of the plurality of holes defining a cavity therein. The device may be a wood block made from a wood material. Further, the device is useful for providing an improved means for efficiently and quickly smoking food-items. 1. A device for smoking at least one food-item over a flame , the device comprising:a body, the body including a thickness defined by a top-surface and a bottom-surface opposite the top-surface, the body being made from a wood-material configured to produce a smoke when in contact with the flame, and wherein the top-surface is configured to receive the at least one food-item; anda plurality of holes located on the body, each of the plurality of holes defining a cavity through the thickness from the top-surface to the bottom-surface of the body, and wherein the plurality of holes are configured to enable the flame to heat the at least one food-item.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the wood-material is hickory.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the wood-material is mesquite.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein the wood-material is oak.5. The device of claim 1 , wherein the wood-material is alder.6. The device of claim 1 , wherein the wood material is maple.7. The device of claim 1 , wherein the wood-material is apple-wood.8. The device of claim 1 , wherein the wood-material is cherry-wood.9. The device of claim 1 , wherein the body includes a circular-shape.10. The device of claim 9 , wherein the body includes a circumference of at least 18 inches.11. The device of claim 10 , wherein the thickness of the body is at least 2 inches.12. The device of claim 11 , wherein the thickness of the body is equivalent to a length of each of the plurality of holes.13. The device of claim 12 , wherein each of the plurality of holes include a circumference of at least 2 inches.14. The device of claim 1 , wherein the body includes a square-shape.15. The device of claim 1 , wherein the body ...

GRILL DEVICE, COMPONENTS OF GRILL DEVICE, AND RELATED METHODS

A grill device includes a cooking portion assembly including a fire pot assembly, an ash-collection container, a bottom plate extending between the fire pot assembly and the ash-collection container, a drip tray disposed above the fire pot assembly and ash-collection container, a cooking chamber defined above the drip tray, and an expansion chamber defined beneath the drip tray and above the fire pot assembly, the ash-collection container, and the bottom plate, wherein the expansion chamber is configured to facilitate particulate within smoke produced by combustion within the fire pot assembly to fall out of the smoke before the smoke reaches the cooking chamber. 1. A grill device , comprising:a cooking portion assembly, comprising:a fire pot assembly;an ash-collection container;a bottom plate extending between the fire pot assembly and the ash-collection container;a drip tray disposed above the fire pot assembly and ash-collection container;a cooking chamber defined above the drip tray; andan expansion chamber defined beneath the drip tray and above the fire pot assembly, the ash-collection container, and the bottom plate, wherein the expansion chamber is configured to facilitate particulate within smoke produced by combustion within the fire pot assembly to fall out of the smoke before the smoke reaches the cooking chamber.2. The grill device of claim 1 , wherein the drip tray comprises a plurality of distinct sloping surfaces defining a downward funnel having an opening above the ash-collection container.3. The grill device of claim 1 , further comprising a heat shield disposed between the drip tray and the bottom plate.4. The grill device of claim 3 , wherein the heat shield includes a plurality of apertures extending therethrough claim 3 , and wherein a concentration of apertures of the plurality of apertures increases as a distance from the fire pot assembly increases.5. The grill device of claim 1 , further comprising:an outer wall; andan air gap defined ...

Smoke generation device

A reusable perforated steel cylinder device with detachable lid that may be filled with pecan nutshells or other natural food-grade organic substances that become volatized through a pyrolitic action induced by heated air to create a flavoring smoke plume within a gas grill chamber that adsorbs onto target food items is disclosed. This design improves generation of flavoring smoke in a grill chamber due to its universal distribution of perforations, and cylindrical shape which allows the ease of smoke passage from any orientation, eases handling with standard barbecue utensils for adjustment and placement, allows rapid pyrolization initiation for improved performance and convenience at standard grill cooking temperatures, and has enhanced oxygen regulation properties through the design selection of the percentage of open surface area (at least 40%) of the assembly and allows rapid soak and drain of contents without loss.

Grilltop Smoker Box

Disclosed herein is a grilltop smoker box designed to sit atop a cooking grid of a barbecue grill. The grilltop smoker box has a base with an aperture and a cover that covers the base. The cover and base define a space or cavity for the accumulation of smoke. The cover also comprises a port that is positioned above the base for the exit of smoke, and an outlet for directing smoke to food on a cooking grid of a barbecue grill. Embodiments of the invention may comprise other optional features. 1. A smoker box for placement on a cooking grid of a barbecue grill , comprising:a. a base having an aperture;b. a cover capable of being positioned over the base, thereby defining an enclosed cavity above the base, the cover having a port for the exit of smoke; andc. an outlet attached to the cover for directing smoke from the port onto food.2. The smoker box of wherein the base comprises a plurality of apertures.3. The smoker box of wherein the base comprises an open weave structure.4. The smoker box of wherein the base is attached to the cover.5. The smoker box of wherein the cover comprises a plurality of ports and apertures.6. The smoker box of wherein the cover is assembled from a plurality of sections.7. The smoker box of further comprising a handle on the cover.8. The smoker box of wherein the outlet is rotatable.9. The smoker box of wherein the outlet is flexible.10. The smoker box of wherein the outlet is capable of directing smoke downward.11. The smoker box of wherein the outlet is capable of directing smoke upward.12. The smoker box of further comprising a side attached to the base.13. The smoker box of further comprising a door on the cover.14. The smoker box of wherein the cover comprises a removable top.15. A smoker box for placement on a cooking grid of a barbecue grill claim 1 , comprisinga. a base having a plurality of apertures;b. a cover having a port for the exit of smoke, the cover configured to fit over and enclose the base; andc. an outlet for directing ...

ELECTRIC SMOKER

An electric food smoker is disclosed that includes a smoker chamber for holding food to be smoked, a wood compartment for holding smoke producing material to generate smoke, a chamber coil in the smoker chamber to control cooking temperature, and a wood coil in the wood compartment to control temperature for generating smoke. The wood compartment is separated from the smoker chamber. The wood compartment can be located in and insulated from the smoker chamber. The wood compartment can have vents allowing smoke to exit into the smoker chamber. The wood coil can have multiple temperature settings to control the amount of smoke generated; or can have a high smoke setting for generating more smoke and a normal smoke setting for generating less smoke. The chamber coil can maintain the cooking temperature in the smoker chamber regardless of the temperature setting for the wood coil. 1. An electric food smoker comprising:a smoker chamber for holding food to be smoked;a wood compartment for holding smoke producing material to generate smoke;the wood compartment being separated from the smoker chamber;a chamber coil located in the smoker chamber to control cooking temperature for food in the smoker chamber; anda wood coil located in the wood compartment to control temperature for generating smoke.2. The electric food smoker of claim 1 , wherein the wood compartment is located in the smoker chamber claim 1 , and the wood compartment is insulated from the smoker chamber.3. The electric food smoker of claim 2 , wherein the wood compartment has multiple vents for allowing smoke to exit the wood compartment and enter the smoker chamber.4. The electric food smoker of claim 3 , wherein the wood compartment insulated from the smoker chamber with glass fiber cotton.5. The electric food smoker of claim 3 , further comprising a plurality of dampers for allowing air flow in and out of the smoker chamber.6. The electric food smoker of claim 3 , further comprising a wood tray for holding ...

COOKING APPARATUS WITH REFUEL CHUTE

A barbecue smoker device for cooking food includes a container, a heat source disposed in the container, and a fuel chute coupled to the container. The fuel chute includes a door panel, a hinge mechanism, and a back panel coupled to the door panel. The fuel chute is rotatable between an open position and a closed position. In the open position the fuel chute receives a supply of fuel, and in the closed position the fuel chute directs the supply of fuel to a fuel basket. 1. A barbecue smoker device for cooking food , the barbecue smoker device comprising:a container;a heat source disposed in the container; a door panel;', 'a hinge mechanism;', 'a back panel coupled to the door panel;, 'a fuel chute coupled to the container, wherein the fuel chute compriseswherein the fuel chute is rotatable between an open position and a closed position, the open position configured to receive a supply of fuel within the fuel chute and the closed position configured to direct the supply of fuel to a fuel basket.2. The barbecue smoker device of claim 1 , wherein the container comprises an upper portion and a lower portion.3. The barbecue smoker device of claim 2 , further comprising a food platform disposed between the upper portion and the lower portion of the container.4. The barbecue smoker device of claim 2 , wherein the heat source is disposed in the lower portion of the container.5. The barbecue smoker device of claim 4 , wherein the fuel basket is disposed in the lower portion of the container between the food platform and the heat source.6. The barbecue smoker device of claim 1 , wherein the fuel chute further comprises a side panel coupled to each side of the door panel.7. The barbecue smoker device of claim 6 , wherein the back panel is coupled to the door panel and the side panels.8. The barbecue smoker device of claim 5 , wherein claim 5 , in the closed position claim 5 , the back panel extends downwardly from the hinge mechanism toward the fuel basket.9. The barbecue ...

Smoker with Top Heat Source

A smoker with a low temperature bottom heat source for cooking and smoking a food product and a high temperature top heat source for subsequently browning the food product. 1. A smoker for cooking and browning food comprising: i. a top;', 'ii. a bottom;', 'iii. sides;', 'iv. a back; and', 'v. a front access door, 'a. a cabinet comprisingb. at least one grill rack mounted in the cabinet and spaced between the top and the bottom of the cabinet;c. a low temperature heat source mounted in the bottom of the cabinet;d. a source of smoke generating material; ande. a high temperature heat source mounted in the top of the cabinet.2. The smoker of claim 1 , wherein the at least one grill rack includes a top grill rack claim 1 , and the high temperature heat source maintains a temperature of between 300° F. and 350° F. in a browning volume including the top grill rack.3. The smoker of claim 2 , wherein the high temperature heat source maintains a temperature between 300° F. and 500° F. in the browning volume.4. The smoker of claim 2 , wherein the browning volume is about 1000 cubic inches below the high temperature heat source.5. The smoker of claim 2 , wherein the high temperature heat source includes an electric heating element.6. The smoker of claim 2 , wherein the high temperature heat source includes a gas-fired burner.7. Smoker of claim 2 , wherein the high temperature heat source includes a combustion chamber filled with combustible materials.8. The smoker of claim 2 , wherein the smoker includes a rotisserie mounted in the browning volume.9. The smoker of claim 1 , wherein the smoker includes a controller that controls the low temperature heat source and the high-temperature heat source and implements a smoking mode and a browning mode claim 1 , wherein for the smoking mode claim 1 , the controller:a. controls the low temperature heat source to heat the smoker to a temperature between 60° F. and 350° F. and to maintain that temperature in the cabinet until the food has ...

Smoke-Producing Device for an Outdoor Grill

A re-useable smoke-producing device for use in burning pre-soaked wood chips on an outdoor propane or charcoal grill, with the device being made of a stainless steel cylinder with holes punched in a pattern on the body of the cylinder and the base of the cylinder, with the holes of a size and pattern that allow for optimal smoke production. The device stands upright on a grill surface, is open on the top end, and allows for the grill cover to be closed over the device. The device has a handle for safe and convenient removal of the device from the grill.

Food smoker chimney weather guard

A hood like metal device that is formed to provide protection for various commercially available “backyard” kamado style food smokers from precipitation intrusion. An opening () in the flat base part of the unit () can be sized to fit over the chimney () of various food smokers (). The air flow and temperature regulating device () of the smoker holds the unit firmly in place and functions normally without interference from the unit. 1. a single sheet of light gauge metal that is machined , bent and folded to form a hood like structure and then fastened together to hold the shape and2. a flat lower surface or base that has an opening sized to fit over smoker chimneys and3. a sufficient coverage of the smoker chimney to keep precipitation from entering the cooking area of the smokerWhereby (a) operation of a smoker in an open air setting during periods of precipitation, the operator can easily place the Weather Guard on the smoker chimney, (b) the Weather Guard will prevent precipitation from entering the food smoking area, (c) the Weather Guard will stay in place even in high wind conditions and (d) will not interfere with normal operation of the smoker, (e) the Weather Guard will withstand all normal environmental conditions and normal smoker temperatures. This relates to protecting the food in a commercial available backyard food smoker from precipitation intrusion while using the smoker in an open air situation. Many food smokers of the kamado style, have a chimney at the top that is fitted with a devise to control air flow and therefore temperature in the smoker. To do this, an adjustable opening in the top of the air flow and temperature regulating device is exposed to the elements and precipitation can enter the smoker. Precipitation entering the smoker accumulates on the food being smoked, cools the fire, and generally interferes with the smoking process.In conclusion, a device that is easy to use, requires no modification to the smoker and shelters the smoker ...

FLAVORING DEVICE

A method of controlling the operation of a flavoring device () associated with a cooking chamber () of a cooking oven (′) for treating food stored therein is proposed. The flavoring device () comprises at least one casing (), at least one air path () traversing said casing () and fluidly connecting at least one air inlet opening () of said casing () to at least one air outlet opening () of said casing (). The method comprises: a) providing one between a flavoring substance () and a smoking substance () in said at least one air path (); b) selecting () one between a flavoring process and a smoking process, and c) controlling (--) a heating in said casing () according to the selected one between said flavoring process and said smoking process. 1. A flavoring device adapted to be associated with a cooking chamber of a cooking oven for treating food contained in said cooking chamber , the flavoring device comprising:an actuating arrangement comprising a heating element and a temperature sensor;a flavoring casing comprising a flavoring air path traversing said flavoring casing and fluidly connecting at least one air inlet opening of said casing to at least one air outlet opening of said flavoring casing, and a flavoring substance rack arranged at least partially in said flavoring air path downstream from said heating element and adapted to contain at least one flavoring substance; and a) providing one of a flavoring substance in said flavoring air path and a smoking substance in said smoking air path;', 'b) selecting one of a flavoring process and a smoking process, and', 'c) controlling a heating in said flavoring casing or said smoking casing according to the selected one of said flavoring process and said smoking process., 'a smoking casing comprising a smoking air path traversing said smoking casing and fluidly connecting at least one air inlet opening of said casing to at least one air outlet opening of said smoking casing, and a smoking substance rack arranged at ...

SMOKELESS OVEN WITH SMOKING FUNCTION

The present invention relates to the technical field of ovens, and more particularly, to a smokeless oven with a smoking function, which comprises an oven body, wherein a smoking box is arranged in the oven body; the body walls of the oven body are provided with an air-introducing assembly and a smoke-exhausting assembly; both the air-introducing assembly and the smoke-exhausting assembly are communicated with the exterior and interior of the oven body; a filter is arranged in the smoke-exhausting assembly; according to the present invention, the air-introducing assembly provides fresh air to the smoking box and controls the supply of the air; the smoke to be exhausted is filtered through the smoke-exhausting assembly; the process of producing smoke can be controlled, the smoke can be prevented from being directly exhausted to the environment, and a safe and eco-friendly use can be achieved. 1. A smokeless oven with a smoking function , comprising:an oven body, wherein a smoking box is arranged in the oven body, and the body walls of the oven body are provided with an air-introducing assembly and a smoke-exhausting assembly, wherein both the air-introducing assembly and the smoke-exhausting assembly are communicated with the exterior and interior of the oven body, wherein a filter is arranged in the smoke-exhausting assembly.2. The smokeless oven with a smoking function of claim 1 , wherein the smoking box is located on the bottom surface of the interior of the oven body claim 1 , and the air-introducing assembly and the smoke-exhausting assembly are respectively arranged on opposite side walls of the oven body.3. The smokeless oven with a smoking function of claim 2 , wherein the smoking box comprises a box body and a box cover claim 2 , and the box cover is detachably connected to the box body through a rotary buckle structure.4. The smokeless oven with a smoking function of claim 1 , wherein the air-introducing assembly comprises an air-introducing plate claim 1 ...

SMOKER DEVICE

A smoker accessory for charcoal and gas grills for burning wood pellets comprises an elongate tubular body having a plurality of openings formed therethrough for induction of combustion air and venting of smoke. A solid elongate tubular neck connects to the body and terminates in an open mouth. The diameter of the mouth is less than the diameter of the body thereby helping to contain pellets and ash when the smoker is positioned along a horizontal axis during use. 110. A smoker device () comprising:{'b': 15', '20, 'an elongate tubular body () including a wall () disposed between first and second ends and defining a body diameter (D);'}{'b': '30', 'a closed base () disposed at said second end and adjoined to said wall;'}{'b': 52', '40, 'a solid elongate tubular neck () coupled to said wall at said first end and defining a neck diameter (d) that is less than said body diameter, a distal end of said neck defining an open mouth (); and'}{'b': '22', 'a first plurality of openings () formed through said wall.'}2. The smoker device of further comprising:{'b': '32', 'a second plurality of openings () formed through said base.'}3. The smoker device of wherein:said base is planar.4. The smoker device of further comprising:{'b': '50', 'a solid shoulder () coupled between said wall and said neck.'}5. The smoker device of wherein:said shoulder is parallel to said base.6. The smoker device of wherein:said body is cylindrical.7. The smoker device of wherein:said neck is cylindrical.8. The smoker device of wherein:said neck is frustoconical.9. The smoker device of wherein:said mouth defines a mouth diameter (d′) that falls within the range of 60 to 90 percent the of body diameter.10. The smoker device of wherein:said mouth defines a mouth diameter (d′) that is between 0.5 and 1.0 inches smaller than the body diameter.11. The smoker device of wherein:said neck diameter falls within the range of 70 to 90 percent of the body diameter.13. The smoker device of wherein:said neck diameter ...

SMOKER

A smoker configured to infuse smoke into flavor and/or taste of a beverage or food includes a body member having a through bore extending from a first end of the body member to an opposite second end of the body member in a first direction and an insert configured to be received in the through bore at the first end and retained by the through bore at a position between the first end and the second end. The through bore and the insert are configured to define a chamber for receiving a combustible material between the insert and the first end, the through bore is configured to permit a flow of smoke from the combustible material out the through bore at the second end of the body member, and the second end of the body member is configured to rest on a rim of a container to block the flow of air from the container where a surface of the second end of the body member contacts the rim. 1. A smoker for infusing smoke into flavor and/or taste of a beverage or food , the smoker comprising:a body member having a through bore extending from a first end of the body member to an opposite second end of the body member in a first direction; andan insert configured to be received in the through bore at the first end and retained by the through bore at a position between the first end and the second end,wherein the through bore and the insert are configured to define a chamber for receiving a combustible material between the insert and the first end,wherein the through bore is configured to permit a flow of smoke from the combustible material out the through bore at the second end of the body member, andwherein the second end of the body member is configured to rest on a rim of a container to block the flow of air from the container where a surface of the second end of the body member contacts the rim.2. The smoker of claim 1 , wherein the through bore includes a first bore portion adjacent the first end of the body member and a second bore portion adjacent the second end of the ...

Method and apparatus for smoking food products

A method and apparatus for smoking food products includes a method or apparatus configured to provide a pH level of a smoked food product. The determination of the pH level of the smoked product provides an objective measure of the amount of smoke received by the food product, as well as an indication of the agreeability of the flavor of the food product. Based on the determination of the pH level, the method and apparatus can be adjusted to provide a more consistent, high quality smoked food product.

Perforated Grilling Foil

A perforated grilling foil is an apparatus for use when grilling various foods such as meats, fishes, and vegetables on a charcoal or wood grill. The apparatus includes a malleable metallic sheet and a non-stick grip coating that prevents food from becoming stuck to the malleable metallic sheet. The user is able to form a pouch to contain food during the grilling process by crimping the margin portion of the malleable metallic sheet in order to perimetrically seal the food within the pouch. The apparatus additionally includes a plurality of ventilation holes that allow flavored smoke to enter the pouch and come into contact with the food during the grilling process. The apparatus is available in two configurations in which the plurality of ventilation holes are arranged into offset ventilation hole sets and a configuration in which the plurality of ventilation holes is arranged into a uniformly-spaced set of holes. 1. A perforated grilling foil comprises:a malleable metallic sheet;a plurality of ventilation holes;a non-stick grip coating;the malleable metallic sheet comprises a first surface, a second surface, a margin portion, and a food-contact portion;the first surface and the second surface being positioned opposite to each other;the margin portion being peripherally positioned around the food-contact portion;the plurality of ventilation holes being distributed across the food-contact portion;the plurality of ventilation holes traversing through the food-contact portion from the first surface to the second surface; andthe non-stick grip coating being superimposed upon the second surface.2. The perforated grilling foil as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the malleable metallic sheet is made of aluminum.3. The perforated grilling foil as claimed in claim 1 , wherein an optimal thickness of the malleable metallic sheet is 0.25 microns.4. The perforated grilling foil as claimed in claim 1 , wherein an optimal diameter of each of the plurality of ventilation holes is 7 ...

PRESSURIZED SMOKER FOR COOKING

Disclosed are methods and apparatus for smoking food such as meats, under pressure. In many examples, the source of pressure, and some heat, will be an internal combustion engine; with the exhaust from the engine communicated to a pressure chamber in which the meat or other food is placed. A separate heat source will be associated with the pressure chamber to provide increased temperatures within the pressure chamber. In some examples, the heat source can be a gas flame source, such as either propane or liquid natural gas. 1. A pressurized smoker , comprising:a pressure chamber configured to enclose food to be cooked;a source of pressurized gases in fluid communication with the pressure chamber; anda heat source secured in association with the pressure chamber to increase temperatures within the pressure chamber.2. The pressurized smoker of claim 1 , wherein the source of pressurized gases includes an internal combustion engine.3. The pressurized smoker of claim 2 , wherein the pressurized gases from the exhaust of the internal combustion engine are communicated to the pressure chamber through a conduit.4. The pressurized smoker of claim 3 , further comprising a pressure regulator valve operatively coupled to the pressure chamber to maintain pressure within the pressure chamber at between approximately 1 and 20 psi.5. The pressurized smoker of claim 4 , wherein the pressure regulator valve maintains pressure within the pressure chamber at between approximately 7 and 15 psi.6. The pressurized smoker of claim 3 , wherein the pressurized gases from the exhaust of the internal combustion engine are at a temperature between 100° F. to 600° F.7. The pressurized smoker of claim 2 , wherein the internal combustion engine burns propane for fuel.8. The pressurized smoker of claim 2 , wherein the internal combustion engine burns a plant-based organic fuel.9. The pressurized smoker of claim 2 , wherein the internal combustion engine is portion of an electrical generator.10. The ...

GASEOUS TRANSFER DEVICE

Devices herein are directed to gaseous medium generation and its transfer. This includes transfer, as a non-limiting and non-exhaustive example, of wood smoke to foods. 1. A gaseous transference device comprising:a generally vertical vessel configured to hold gaseous transference medium,a vessel egress configured to receive gaseous transference medium from the vessel,a unidirectional first valve coupled to the egress, and configured to admit gaseous transference medium from the vessel, but not allow gaseous medium to flow back to the vessel,a hand deformable pliable chamber coupled to the valve output, opposite the valve input from the vessel,a unidirectional second valve coupled to the chamber, and configured to receive gaseous transference medium from the chamber, but not allow gaseous transference medium flow back into the chamber,an outlet member coupled to the output of the second valve, and configured to receive gaseous transference medium from the second valve, and to deliver such gaseous transference medium proximate to an object to be with such medium.2. The gaseous transference device of claim 1 , further including the object being a comestible.3. The gaseous transference device of claim 2 , wherein the gaseous transference medium alters the taste of the object.4. The gaseous transference device of claim 2 , wherein the gaseous transference medium alters the olfactory quality of the object.5. The gaseous transference device of claim 2 , wherein the gaseous transference medium alters the texture of the object.6. The gaseous transference device of claim 1 , wherein the gaseous transference medium comprises woods moke from wood combusted within the vessel.7. The gaseous transference device of claim 1 , wherein the unidirectional first valve is configured to be disassembled by the user.8. The gaseous transference device of claim 1 , wherein the unidirectional second valve is configured to be disassembled by the user.9. The gaseous transference device of claim ...

GRILL SMOKER APPARATUS

A grill smoker apparatus provides a container and a cover. A carrier is disposed in the container. The carrier is configured to store smoke producing material such as wood chips. The carrier may be removable from the container for filling the container, for emptying the container, for replacing the container or for cleaning the smoker apparatus. The carrier includes an outer dimension smaller than the inner dimension of the container. As such, a carrier gap is defined between the inner container wall and the outer region of the carrier. The carrier gap may form a uniform, annular gap in some embodiments. Alternatively, the carrier gap has a non-uniform radial dimension around the perimeter of the container. The carrier gap provides enhanced airflow to the smoke producing material in the carrier for improving smoker performance. A heat concentrator also focuses heat to the smoker apparatus for igniting the smoke producing material. 1. A grill smoker apparatus , comprising:a container;a cover disposed on the container;a carrier disposed in the container, the carrier including a plurality of carrier holes for allowing air passage into the carrier; anda carrier gap defined between the container and the carrier, the carrier gap configured to allow air to flow between the container and the carrier.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising the carrier having an outer perimeter claim 1 , and the carrier gap forming a continuous annular gap around the outer perimeter of the carrier.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the carrier is removable from the container.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the container is dimensioned to be positioned inside a grilling enclosure.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the carrier comprises a wire mesh basket.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the cover is removable from the container.7. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the cover is pivotally attached to the container at a hinge.8. The apparatus of claim 1 , further ...