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Project Smoke (Season 2)

13 episodes 94%4KCC

Fire, smoke, and Steven Raichlen transform brisket, seafood, pork, and more.

Steven Raichlen turns smoking into a vivid, practical masterclass, from brisket and seafood to rotisserie chicken, pork loin, pears, and ribs. Across Season 2, you explore the fundamentals of smokers, fuels, and techniques while seeing how fire and smoke build flavor in dramatically different dishes. Sign up to savor ideas you can learn from and keep thinking about.

Episode guide

13 episodes
1
1ABC’s of Smoke
Steven Raichlen breaks down smoking basics with rotisserie chicken, bourbon pork loin and brisket on the bone, ending with smoke-roasted pears that show how simple techniques build deep flavor.
25 min
2
2Bird Meets Smoke
Duck with chipotle-cherry glaze, citrus-smoked turkey and stuffed chicken thighs prove that smoke adds richness and depth to any bird, from backyard barbecue to fine dining.
25 min
3
3Asian Smoke
Asian flavors meet fire with char siu pork, steamed buns and smoked lamb shanks, topped off with a tangerine-scented flan that turns dessert into smoky art.
25 min
4
4Raichlen on Ribs
Raichlen’s rib lineup stars St. Louis, Chinatown and baby backs glazed with spice and sweetness, plus onion bombs and smoky rib sandwiches that define barbecue bliss.
25 min
5
5Seafood Gets Smoked
Shrimp and corn chowder, cold-smoked salmon and sticky salmon candy showcase seafood’s perfect partnership with smoke—from comfort food to fine flavor.
25 min
6
6Smoked in Four Courses
Smoked oysters, pecans and prime rib headline a four-course feast, capped with mango-macadamia crisp—a perfect balance of savory smoke and tropical sweetness.
25 min
7
7Ham Sessions
Fast and flavorful, Raichlen’s quick hams, honey ribs and turkey ham show how to master smoked meat magic in record time without cutting corners.
25 min
8
8Rise and Smoke: Breakfast Hits the Smoker
Breakfast gets the smokehouse treatment with mile-high pancakes, candied bacon and beer can burgers, plus pork pastrami hash that makes morning unforgettable.
25 min
9
9Smoke in a Hurry
Raichlen speeds things up with smoked cocktails, hay-smoked mozzarella, ember-roasted corn and spruce-fired steaks for instant barbecue gratification.
25 min
10
10Tropical Smoke
Island style takes the stage with smoked snapper dip, buccaneer chicken and Oaxacan barbacoa, blending tropical smoke and spice into pure paradise.
25 min
11
11Smokehouse Cocktail Party
Cocktail hour turns smoky with lemon-sesame wings, grilled sangria and sizzling cheesesteaks that bring party food to gourmet heights.
25 min
12
12The Big Smoke
It’s an all-out barbecue celebration with thick-cut smoked pork chops, Cape Town lamb and a whole suckling pig roasted to perfection.
25 min
13
13Behind the Smoke
The season closes on a sweet note with smoked shrimp, hay-smoked quail eggs, bacon sundaes and chocolate bread pudding that prove smoke belongs in dessert too.
25 min
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