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    How long to Smoke Jerky?

    I think that you have received three insightful answers, even if they seem a bit in conflict. Everyone has their approach. So here's my two cents. Since I don't use a cure (but always use meat from a reputable butcher) I think your temperatures are fine. Give my non-nitrate approach I need to...
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    Chef's Choice 615 Slicer / Vacmaster 305

    If you mean on one given slice, then no. I think the trick is to use slow, even forward pressure. With the "home" machines it is hard to hold "exact" width. You can vary it by how hard you push the meat against the blade with your strokes. (But remember "home slicers do not cost $2K+. Again...
  3. Chef's Choice 615 Slicer / Vacmaster 305

    Chef's Choice 615 Slicer / Vacmaster 305

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    Chef's Choice 615 Slicer / Vacmaster 305

    Well Santa was good to old Philsey. My bride got a hold of Lisa B and secured a Vacmaster 305. Works great! VACMASTER 305 And, of course I ordered more bags from Lisa. CHEF'S CHOICE 615 Used some of my "Santa Cash" to buy a meat slicer. The Chef's Choice 615 to be precise. Takes a little...
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    Anyone use orange tree wood?

    Well you might not be able to find them in Mass., but you can order them from Todd at AMZN. It's part of his BBQ Delight line (did he buy Candy out?) That's where I am getting mine. I am doing an orange wood smoked turkey tomorrow. It's all I use for Turkey now (along with my orange brine).   
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    Thanksgiving Sale at AMZN?

    Todd's service is amazing. (Hmmmm. I guess that's no surprise). Probably doesn't happen every time (I presume Todd and his elves have lives) but my order SHIPPED the same day I ORDERED! Keep up the good work, Todd!    
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    Thanksgiving Sale at AMZN?

    OK. Just placed my order. (Couldn't wait).  #5 Hickory; 5# Pitmaster; 5# Apple. To where I live, savings was about 40%. Don't wait. Order from Todd by Wednesday (11/27)! Phil
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    Thanksgiving Sale at AMZN?

    Thanks, Todd. Hey guys, don't miss this deal. If you need pellets or dust this could amount to great savings. (That wood is heavy). Plus Todd's products are 100% flavor wood. Not Oak with "flavor spray."  I just have to decide which combo to pick to qualify for the $30. Have to decide today...
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    First Brisket - Masterbuilt Smoker - Getting Ready For Tomorrow

    Just to add to the confusion, I find my MES 30 (first gen.) runs COOLER than indicated on the controller. If I need 275^, it cuts out long before my Maverick 732 has reached that temp. That being said the most important thing is the IT of the meat which is MUCH more important than controllers...
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    Thanksgiving Sale at AMZN?

    Anyone know if Todd has announced a sale for November or December? I have a bunch of hams to smoke, and I would really like to use Todd's Hickory. Was using Trager for bulk smokin' but their Hickory is too Oak-y for me. Todd, anything coming up that you are to announce?
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    Four Cheeses, Four Woods, First Smoke (with Q-View)

    You know I discovered something a couple days after the cold smoke. Thought I would pass it on. I have an MES 30. Because the electronic controller is on the top of the unit I store it in the garage when not in use to protect it from the rain. This causes my garage to be a LITTLE smoking...
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    Four Cheeses, Four Woods, First Smoke (with Q-View)

    Thanks RP. First report will be around Thanksgiving. I'll survey the family and get a consensus. You know what they say, there's no accounting for taste <grin> Phil
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    Four Cheeses, Four Woods, First Smoke (with Q-View)

    Interesting you mention that. As I write this it is a Saturday. The cheeses I smoked then wrapped in plastic seem to be getting darker just within 24 hours. Is that possible. Gifts? Let's see how they come out. Only thing I know for sure is I can't eat all this cheese. My butt is already about...
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