Smoking food isn’t just cooking, it’s a backyard crowd-pleaser and the key to feeding four or the whole block. These 17 smoker recipes handle everything from cozy dinners to block parties with ease.

For one, there’s a red-wine-soaked towel involved. By Sam Sifton Peter Kaminsky’s lomo al trapo (salt-grilled beef tenderloin).Credit...Johnny Miller for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Rebecca ...