räuchern
Translation
to smoke (food), to cure
Examples
Man kann Fisch oder Fleisch räuchern.
One can smoke fish or meat.
Geräucherter Lachs schmeckt sehr gut.
Smoked salmon tastes very good.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to smoke (sth., e.g. food) You can smoke fish.
Similar Words
Synonyms: pökeln (to cure/pickle), salzen (to salt)
Etymology
Derived from 'Rauch' (smoke). It describes the process of preserving food with smoke.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'Rauch' (smoke) used to 'räuchern' (smoke) food.