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  1. johnwash

    Bacteria Culture

    Hey I'm back after a long break. Want to start dry during salami problem is I keep kosher and can't find a bactoferm that is. Is there any substitutes that I can use or do I even need one at all. (I found bactoferm cs 299 but i dont know if it would work and i can only buy in bulk.)
  2. johnwash

    Back after a loooong winter!

    Gonna start up my smoker again for the second season. Wanna really perfect my technique this time. Last season my meat had been oversmoked and not tender. Gotta clean out my big poppa uds before we can even start talking. Looking foward to a good year if smoking!
  3. johnwash

    First Pastrami

    I have a 4 pound point corned beef soaking as we speak. Im planning on using a coriander and black pepper. How long should i estimate the cook and to what temp? And whats the deal with steaming?
  4. johnwash

    Smoked Chuck?

    I got this cut i assume its supposed to be like an imitation point because it was called chuck deckle. Any ideas?
  5. johnwash

    Some UDS questions

    How low can i get my uds to that it still operates normally (i have a big poppa)(i wanna do sausages)? Whats a good way to catch drippings? Whats a good way to catch ash?
  6. johnwash

    What wood is this

    Is this wood "smokeable" someone told me its maple but im no expert im seasoning it in my shed as we speak. Will provide extra pics if needed.
  7. johnwash

    Sausage in a UDS

    Im generally new to smoked sausage I just got a meat grinder and stuffer and got some casings. How would I go about making an all beef sausage?
  8. johnwash

    Salami in a UDS

    How would I do a smoked all beef salami in a UDS? (Never did a salami or sausages before)
  9. johnwash

    Small Brisket

    I have a 3 pound point with no fat cap how should i cook it?
  10. johnwash

    Top of the rib

    I bought this at the supermarket not sure what it is. Called top of the rib never heard of it before what should i do with it
  11. johnwash

    How do you burnout the lid of a 55 gallon drum?

    How do you burnout the lid of a 55 gallon drum?
  12. johnwash

    Uds drum buying guide.

    What are the does and donts? Whats the deal with gasjets and lock bolts/rings?
  13. johnwash

    What does a uds drum need and what cant it have?

    Lids, lock bolt, gasket should or shouldnt you have things on a drum. I know you need a lid.
  14. johnwash

    Kingsford vs Royal oak for UDS

    Kingsford regular vs royal oak hardwood . Just wanna now the pros and cons for each one on a uds
  15. johnwash

    Can you spray inside of UDS with bbq paint?

    Can you spray inside of UDS with rustoleum bbq paint?
  16. johnwash

    uds burnout questions

    I have an unlined drum with paint inside what should i do? I dont have pallets i have firewood and big branches and some painted wood from a old dresser. Should i just spray it with rustoleoum bbq paint?
  17. johnwash

    How to light charcoal without a chimney?

    How to light charcoal without a chimney?
  18. johnwash

    What would can i use for a burnout.

    Is there anything i should avoid
  19. johnwash

    Drum that held gas inside

    Is a drum that had gas inside safe to use
  20. johnwash

    Kingsford vs Royal oak for UDS

    Kingsford vs Royal oak for UDS
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