This week on Cooking Issues Dave discourses on culinary techniques from Japan to Kentucky. First Dave answers your questions on how to make your own meat smoker and learn the difference between using nitrates, saltpeter and other curing salt. Later on learn about the fascinating Japanese fish-killing techniques known as Iki Jime. This episode is sponsored by <a href="http://www.fairwaymarket.com/">Fairway Market</a>.
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Episode 45: Pie

Dave Arnold, chef and inventor, answers listener questions on the latest innovative techniques, equipment, and ingredients in the food world. Each week on Cooking Issues, Dave solves your cooking dilemmas with his mile-a-minute stream of knowledge. Got a question on ike-jime, the Japanese fish killing technique? We got you covered. Hydrocolloids, sous-vide, liquid nitrogen? No problem. Have a question about pimping your oven to make great pizza? Give us a call. Occasionally Dave will invite special guest chefs, bartenders, authors and columnists to join the show.