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    Do big offsets taste better than small offsets?

    Hey there everyone. I’ve recently heard a couple folks who own huge offsets (500 gallon) and smaller offsets (say, 24x42) say that the 500 gallon produces the best flavor. Do any of you guys that own or have smoked on both have an opinion on this? Are big offsets just that much better for some...
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    Need Help Troubleshooting Mealy Sausage

    Gentlemen, I give you; Excalibur... That’s the hot links. I’m just going to tell you like it is: it was amazing. It was EXACLTY what I wanted to make in a smoked sausage to have with my everyday bbq. I might even add cheese next time. Onto the bratwurst... I was actually surprised with this...
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    Need Help Troubleshooting Mealy Sausage

    Ohhhhhhh the plot thickens...well one thing is certain about this whole adventure: I’m learning things. So I missed the part about the hot links being grilled. I have been slow smoking them for about four hours now (that’s a whole different story) and I JUST pulled them off and put them on the...
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    Need Help Troubleshooting Mealy Sausage

    Well I ground and stuffed last night. I can’t say it strongly enough: the kitchen aid stuffer is pure garbage. That said, I think did it right this time. I mixed until I could take a good hand full of meat, hold my hand out and it wouldn’t fall off. Nice and tacky. I made a couple varieties...
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    Need Help Troubleshooting Mealy Sausage

    Okay, I've got another question...maybe two... I'm a little concerned that I won't have enough fat for my liking. Any tips on how to add fat to the whole mix? Would olive oil be a good option? I don't have much for a full-on butcher around here, though I suppose the meat counter at my grocer...
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    Need Help Troubleshooting Mealy Sausage

    Thank you all again for the replies. It sounds like I need to get my hands up into it. I have another butt in the freezer right now that's waiting to be turnt up. I wonder if I take it on again this weekend and shoot for a brat recipe, something a bit more familiar.
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    Need Help Troubleshooting Mealy Sausage

    TE, thanks for the welcome! I just watched your video, and it looks like you do it in a way that might save me some time. I do use the 4 setting, but I thought I had to cut the pork into 1" chunks. It looks like you are using strips which seems like it would be a little less time consuming. Also...
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    Need Help Troubleshooting Mealy Sausage

    Hello All! I am the OP's bright-eyed Padawan. First of all, HUGE shout out to Thirdeye for all the help. He has really gone out of his way to keep giving me pointers, even though it's got to seem like he's talking to a brick wall at time. Quick background: I've been smoking for roughly 10 years...
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    Please reel me in on Lang or Shirley - big or small stick burner

    Thanks, John. They are actually 4 hours closer to my hometown, so that could be a reasonable difference in shipping.
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    Please reel me in on Lang or Shirley - big or small stick burner

    Yes, the Bell units are traditional, which I actually can see advantages to when you think about creating different zones within a cooker. That's something that is on my radar. I'm located in Iowa. Lang quoted me $500 for shipping for the 36" unit, whether a deluxe or not. My guess is that...
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    Please reel me in on Lang or Shirley - big or small stick burner

    You have all given me a lot of really good advice and things to think about. Civilmoker: I see your point, I just don't want to do any mods or add-ons later on. If I need to make an adjustment, I think I would rather just wait longer and order it stock from the OEM. I'm coming to terms with...
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    Please reel me in on Lang or Shirley - big or small stick burner

    Yeah, Lang looks very nice. Good consistent welds and such. I assume the doors fit good and tight and all, though I have heard a complaint or two out there, but that’s it. One thing that I really like about the Shirley and some others is how they grind and polish the welds around the end of...
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    Please reel me in on Lang or Shirley - big or small stick burner

    Thank you so much for that information, Civil. I really appreciate it! My guess is that he is buying materials at a MUCH cheaper rate than a single user. I actually used to work for the 2nd largest consumer of sheet steel in the country and you can believe that we bought it right. Your post...
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    Please reel me in on Lang or Shirley - big or small stick burner

    Thats a cool looking unit! Iowa
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    Please reel me in on Lang or Shirley - big or small stick burner

    That’s a really cool looking unit! Nice work! thank you for the info. Do you feel like the fit and finish on Lang is top shelf? I have trouble seeing one in person without driving 14 hours to Georgia...
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