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    Smokin in New England

    Welcome Walt. Fellow New Englander from New Hampshire. I don't let the weather stop me, I have a small covered patio attached to the breezeway and cook year round. This is a very active site with just about any interest you need or want covered, if not start on.
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    Rusty Stainless Cabinet, How to ?

    I have used light oil, WD40, 3 in 1 etc with steel wool for 50 years to clean up old bike parts, might try that.
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    I know several of you have messed up spines as well.

    I used Voltaren (diclofenac) 39 years ago for bone on bone knee pain it was a miracle drug as my pain was gone. Thank fully I gave blood on a regular basis as about 2 months after I started using it I received a letter from the Red Cross telling to contact my Dr. right away as I was suffering...
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    I know several of you have messed up spines as well.

    38 yrs Autoimmune Hemolytic Enema destroyed 80% of my red blood cells. Dr said I was about 2 hours from dying. they put me on 100mg of Prednisone for 6 months and as a result I developed Spinal Epidural Lypomostasis (SP?) which means my entire spine is filled with a fatty material that combined...
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    Why Durum Flour is perfect for pasta

    King Arthur Norwich VT has all kinds of top notch flours. https://shop.kingarthurbaking.com/flours/pasta-pizza
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    Alt uses for sausage stuffers: Sorullos

    Funny I was just thinking about the same thing yesterday to use it for homemade dog treats.
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    What’s the trick with natural casings?

    Never heard of Velveting the casing, I will have to give it try. I have been Velveting my proteins for stir frying for years. Thanks for the tip.
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    SEAFOOD Trifecta for Dinner!!!

    As a New England lad I can sure appreciate the awesome looking plate especially considering that you are in Idaho. What a score on the shrimp. If you have a stainless steel fry pan of good quality try cooking your scallops in it, you will get a great sear on them.
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    What tools does a beginner need after getting an offset smoker? (BUDGET minded)

    If you need Thermostat(s) to install in the walls of your smoker I have always used Weber ones that I salvage at my dump. If you don't have that option I have a few hanging out in my shop and would be glad to send you one or two. I have four on my 500 gallon counterflow all salvaged ones. PM me...
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    Recommend Outdoor Propane Fryer?

    I used to have two Pitco Model 14 countertop units. Used ones can be found on various sites like Ebay or Craigs list. These are what restaurants use. I used to have a 4th of July party where EVERYTHING was fried. 30+ people and no problem cooking for the crowd. A bit over the top but we sure had...
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    mandoline slicer

    I have had a Benriner Japanese model for 15 yrs. I use it a lot. This is seen in most every commercial kitchen I have seen in person or on cooking shows. Notice that the blade is angled, this makes the cut a shearing action and the cut is easier than the ones where the blade is at 90 degrees to...
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    Source for beef trimmings and pork fat?

    I get mine from the supermarket butchers. I just ask them to save me some a day or two before I need them. They used to be free but "Corporate" now makes them charge a small amount.
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    Welcome Thermoworks!!!!

    Welcome Thermoworks, not to be confused with ThermoPro.
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    is butterball better?

    Butterball is injected with a seasoned solution/brine. I prefer to use my own on the store brand just need to read the label and make sure it's not "enhanced". Ingredient list has only Turkey
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    Stainless cutting "boards".

    Wood Is Good
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