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    First time smoking a chicken, complete with pictures.

    Wow didn't even think of using a tray to catch the drippings while cooking my veggies. ive never had smoked gravy before, but i can't wait. thanks!  
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    First time smoking a chicken, complete with pictures.

    I've cooked quite a few chickens before, but never have I smoked one. I used to almost turn my nose up to the idea of smoking a chicken because if i roasted it i could use the drippings to make gravy. GRAVY! But since I just bought a smoker somewhat impulsively and a whole chicken was the only...
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    Present!

    Salt isn't necessary for aging beef in your refrigerator. The best is if you have a garage fridge that isn't opened often so you have a nice steady temperature, never going above 40 degrees. All you're really looking to do is about 5-7 days of dry aging. if you wanted to age your beef for 28...
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    Present!

    Hello all,      I hale from Virginia, grew up in Maryland. I've been a professional cook for many years and operate a steakhouse specializing in aged beef. I'm new to this smoking venture, so today i decided to buy one and tomorrow i start my first project, smoked chicken. I'm a huge fan of...
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