The diagram below shows the structure of a home smokery and how it is used.

The diagram shows the main stages involved in making smoked food, specifically fish and beef.

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process relies on logs as the primary fuel source to generate gas, which is

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used to cook the meals. It requires basic knowledge of digging,

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specialised lids and boxes designed for

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purpose. The first two stages of the process occur underground and begin with air entering through a specially designed lid. The air is directed towards a fire, where logs are burned to produce

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smog is

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drawn through a pipe connected to the fire. Above the ground, the exhaust reaches a box. The box is divided into two separate streams by a series of bricks, allowing the mist to pass through and circulate more efficiently. In the final stage, the pollution surrounds the food, cooking it and imparting a distinct smoky flavour, which gives the meal its characteristic taste.