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Cold smoking involves exposing food to smoke at low temperatures, typically below 100°F (37°C). This method is often used for foods like cheese, fish, vegetables, and even certain meats. The key difference between cold smoking and hot smoking is that cold smoking does not cook the food; instead, it only infuses it with smoky flavors. This allows the food to retain its texture and natural flavors while adding a depth that's hard to achieve through other cooking methods.

How to light the charcoal. Fill the chimney to the top and rest it on a level, heatproof surface, like an asphalt driveway—or directly on the grates of your grill. Place a single, natural fire starter under the chimney—crumpled newspaper will suffice—and light the starter with a long match or electronic igniter. Allow the starter to ignite the coals and let the flames travel to the top of the chimney, burning until all the coals are lit and slightly ashed over, a process that takes about 20 minutes.

The kettle grill below works well with a single chimney of charcoal.

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