Hello from Wisconsin

[junk yard dog]

Hello, name is John. I actually joined here something like a year ago, but soon after I did, the site went away? I don't know, I couldn't log on but looks like it's back. I have been lurking in the shadows for the past couple months and decided to sign up again. I Live in Western Wis. Have been smoking & curing meats for 20+ years.

Most of my smoking revolves around cold smoking, dry and semi dry sausage and the occasional salt/air cure only like Prosciutto. I know nitrates make things easier, but there is something to be said about the old world craft, not to mention the flavor.

Now that Spring has arrived, (about time) it's time to start the smoker up once again. Look forward to sharing some of my smokes and checking out yours.

 

[irishteabear]

Welcome to SMF, John. Glad you joined us.

 

[nickelmore]

Welcome back again, glad to hear ya checked back in.

I can hardly wait for some of the recipes, the old hand me downs are the best especially from your neck of the woods.

Interesting name, do you work in a salvage yard? I know of a few yards on that side of the state.

 

[treegje]

Welcome to the SMF John, We are glad to have you onboard

 

[beer-b-q]

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[mballi3011]

Welcome back there John to SMF. You shoulf remember how things work here so enjoy and it's still a great place for the hobby of smoking meat and things.

 

[smokin relaxin steve]

Glad to have ya!

 

[chef jeff tx]

Howdy, welcome to the SMF!!

 

[northern greenhorn]

Welcome back to smf

 

[smokednarwhal]

Hi, welcome back

 

[etcher1]

Welcome to the SMF forum, You came to the right place. Good people and good info.