Smoking Meat, Salmon, Chiken and Jerky Recipes Smoking meats is not a new art. The concept of smoking meat dates back to caveman days when it was necessary for preserving food. As years went by, smoking meat became a popular form of preserving meats for a later date. Today, meat is smoked to add flavor and carry through with a historically its delicious trend. There are three main types of smoking meat, cold smoking, hot smoking, and smoke roasting...