A cookbook for those who cook with fire, steel, smoke, and attitude. Smoke, Steel & Stout is not a delicate, apron-wearing kitchen book. It’s a gritty, cast-iron, smoke-kissed collection of Midwest cooking with the unapologetic spirit of someone who works hard, feeds people with love, and isn’t afraid of butter, bacon, or a splash of Guinness. Written by Chris Thompson , this first volume blends rugged comfort food with a modern masculine edge: simple ingredients, fire-forward methods, slow-smoked flavors, and bold dishes meant to be cooked in cast iron, on a smoker, or in the kind of kitchen where real meals get made. Inside you’ll find 12 handcrafted recipes across breakfast, lunch, and dinner — each one built with accessible ingredients but elevated through technique, smoke, and smart flavor choices. These are dishes heavy with personality, nostalgia, and the unmistakable style of the American Midwest. Whether you’re firing up a skillet, lighting the smoker, cracking open a stout, or cooking for the people you love, this book delivers dishes worth repeating and stories worth sharing. For anyone who loves cast iron, comfort food, smoke, and a little grit — welcome to Firepit Press.