Author Topic: Smoking Meats (Read 507658 times)

Nitrates have been linked to GI cancer as they develop into nitrosamines. Obviously it's a dose dependant issue, like smoking. Additionally, smoked foods have high concentrations of another carcinogen-Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). Interestingly enough it seems that a (dark) beer marinade can reduce the levels of PAHs in grilled food (though smoking generates PAHs through another method) :http://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/jf404966w. It should be noted that a 2012 study abstract I found indicated the reaction between the aluminum pan and the meat lessened the levels of PAHs. The short of it is that there is some benefit to considering intake of smoked red meats, especially when preserved with nitrates. (sorry neurotic med student here).

That being said I love chefsteps pastrami ribs recipe and did not skimp on the prague salt. I attempt to use it only sparingly in my diet.

surprised it took me so long to find this thread. Tbh its nice to have a nice crowd away from the fb scene. When i get a chance i love to mess with my masterbuilt electric+amazn pellet smoker+anova.

ushdadude · « **Reply #177 on:** March 02, 2016, 10:24:09 AM »

Quote from: nacho2100 on March 02, 2016, 02:08:34 AM

Nitrates have been linked to GI cancer as they develop into nitrosamines. Obviously it's a dose dependant issue, like smoking. Additionally, smoked foods have high concentrations of another carcinogen-Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). Interestingly enough it seems that a (dark) beer marinade can reduce the levels of PAHs in grilled food (though smoking generates PAHs through another method) :http://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/jf404966w. It should be noted that a 2012 study abstract I found indicated the reaction between the aluminum pan and the meat lessened the levels of PAHs. The short of it is that there is some benefit to considering intake of smoked red meats, especially when preserved with nitrates. (sorry neurotic med student here).

That being said I love chefsteps pastrami ribs recipe and did not skimp on the prague salt. I attempt to use it only sparingly in my diet.

surprised it took me so long to find this thread. Tbh its nice to have a nice crowd away from the fb scene. When i get a chance i love to mess with my masterbuilt electric+amazn pellet smoker+anova.

I remember every med student thinking they had every single disease we learned about

(didn't stop them from drinking and smoking excessively)
Welcome to the discussion

nacho2100 · « **Reply #178 on:** March 03, 2016, 03:10:23 PM »

my peers definitely binge after exams. However smoking as a physician is definitely where I draw the line, and i think the culture has definitely shifted as I don't encounter many cig smokers in my class. The question about the occasional cigar comes to mind but even then I don't feel 100% comfortable. That being said I do brew my own beer, but attempt to keep a reasonable approach to drinking. The literature seems to support a moderate consumption of alcohol and hopefully between the occasional scotch/bourbon and beer I keep within the healthy lines.

henche · « **Reply #179 on:** March 03, 2016, 03:46:52 PM »

Quote from: nacho2100 on March 03, 2016, 03:10:23 PM

my peers definitely binge after exams. However smoking as a physician is definitely where I draw the line, and i think the culture has definitely shifted as I don't encounter many cig smokers in my class. The question about the occasional cigar comes to mind but even then I don't feel 100% comfortable. That being said I do brew my own beer, but attempt to keep a reasonable approach to drinking. The literature seems to support a moderate consumption of alcohol and hopefully between the occasional scotch/bourbon and beer I keep within the healthy lines.

Being a physician is more unhealthy than smoking.

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