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Fire & Table

Recipes, fire craft, and considered guides for the gatherings that matter.

Fire & Table

Seasoning Your Grill
A practical first-use guide to burning in and seasoning a new Jamra drum smoker before its first cook. Read more...
Smoking in an Egyptian Summer
Smoking in an Egyptian Summer
A practical field guide to managing fuel, airflow, shade and timing when the weather is already doing part of the heating. Read more...
How to Build a Two-Zone Charcoal Fire
How to Build a Two-Zone Charcoal Fire
The most useful charcoal setup: one side for searing, one side for controlled cooking, and room to recover when the fire runs hot. Read more...