Description
Smoking with wood chips is a thermal preservation technique that inhibits microbial growth and imparts flavor.
Technical
Smoking with wood chips relies on the deposition of phenolic compounds from lignin pyrolysis to inhibit microbial growth and impart flavor. The process can be done at low temperatures (20-30°C) for preservation or at higher temperatures (70-80°C) for simultaneous cooking and flavoring.
Science
Primary Reaction
Lignin pyrolysis
Sensory Profile
Aroma ()
smokyearthywoodycaramelizedsweetresinous
Origin & History
Civilization
Scandinavian
Era
pre-Industrial