they smoke it in a huge fire kiln until nice and brown.
Preservation (canning, freezing, drying, curing and smoking, and fermentation are methods of food processing for the long-term storage of foods.
You are processing it so I would go with food processing.
It is about meat processing
Blanching and smoking are two common food processing techniques that serve different purposes: Blanching: The main aim of blanching is to preserve the color, flavor, and nutrients of fresh fruits, vegetables, and other foods. Blanching involves briefly boiling or steaming the food, then cooling it quickly. This process inactivates enzymes that can cause spoilage and discoloration, and also helps to reduce bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens. Additionally, blanching can help to soften some foods and make them easier to peel, chop, or puree. Smoking: The aim of smoking is to add flavor, preserve food, and reduce the risk of foodborne illness. Smoking involves exposing food to smoke from burning wood chips, sawdust, or other materials. The smoke contains various compounds that penetrate the food and contribute to its flavor, color, and texture. Smoking can also help to dry out the food and reduce moisture levels, which can prevent spoilage caused by bacteria and other microorganisms. Additionally, the heat generated during smoking can kill some bacteria, viruses, and parasites, making the food safer to consume. Note: It is important to follow safe food handling practices when processing food, to minimize the risk of foodborne illness. This includes following recommended cooking times and temperatures, using proper sanitation and hygiene procedures, and storing food at safe temperatures to prevent spoilage and contamination.
Smoking food adds a unique and complex flavor profile to dishes, enhancing the taste of meats, seafood, and vegetables. It also helps preserve food by extending its shelf life through the smoking process. Additionally, smoking can help tenderize tougher cuts of meat, making them more enjoyable to eat.
Drying food in the sun/air. Smoking food in the smoke from a fire. Salting food (and then perhaps smoking it).
The food processing plant
Gold and plant food processing are totally different and they are never run at the same place. Food processing plants are considered to be sensitive since the food is consumed by humans.
Smoking itself does not preserve food. The salting, brining, sugaring, and drying are what act as preservative. The antimicrobial and antioxidant nature of smoking helps in the process, but the act of smoking alone does not keep food safe.
The advantages of smoking food is that it preserves the food by killing bacteria either by the application of heat:- Hot smoking. Or in cold smoking by killing bacteria by the infusion of phenols and other wood resins found in the smoke.
Harsimrat Kaur Bedal is the Minister of Food Processing Industries for India.
Sanitation and food safety