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    SAUSAGE CASINGS

    Reinhard, THANK YOU VERY MUCH !
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    SAUSAGE CASINGS

    I am wondering about sausage casings because I have been experiencing some "toughness" with natural casings after smoking the homemade sausages.  Are there any generally accepted rules or practices to reduce toughness in the casings ?   I normally store my (natural) casings in the freezer...
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    Oklahoma Joe's horizontal smoker-looking for info

    I also have recently acquired an Okie Joe & tried it out last night.  My Okie Joe has both a horizontal smoker and vertical smoker & is very cool.  We did chicken, ribs, beef & brats last night.  it was a lot of fun & I'm looking forward to more smoking.   I am also a home brewer & my goal is to...
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    Here's a picture of my 1st smoker !

    Howdy All, Just wanted to share this picture of a new "used" smoker I was able to acquire for free this week !  It is an old style Oklahoma Joe with both a horizontal offset smoker and vertical smoker all in the same unit.  This is my first smoker & I'm really looking forward to my maiden...
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    Red's Reverse Sear Ribeyes - 1st on the New Pellet Pit

    Red, That is some nice looking beef !  I appreciate the tip on the onion mix. I grew up eating potato chips with Lipton Soup Onion Mix & sour cream as a dip so I could see why that works with roasted taters.  Great Job !
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    New home bar

    Very Nice ! There's a microbrew/pub near me that is called the Pumphouse.  It's actually an old firehouse that's been converted to a microbrewery/restaurant.  You can probably google it - The Pumphouse, Longmont Colorado.  The beers and food is always top notch. In fact, we just got back from...
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    How did you come up with your screen name?

    The short version of my name is Marco.  Everyone always says the marcopolo thing, so I go with marcopolo.  It's also easy for me to remember.
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    REVERSE SEAR

    Thanks, Red ! This sounds like a great technique, and I'm looking forward to giving it a try ! Once again, I appreciate your help !
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    REVERSE SEAR

    Hello, Can anyone either explain to me what is a "reverse sear" or point me in the direction where I can educate myself about this technique, please ?   Sounds interesting, and I'd like to learn more. Thanks in advance...marco
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    Just a few questions....

    I agree with Atio. I've been brewing just over five years, and I've invested a decent amount of money into this wonderful hobby. I wouldn,t, however, look at homebrewing as a way to save money.  It will cost about $100 bucks for an extract starter kit and a boil pot. A five gallon batch of beer...
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    Homebrewers Roll-Call

    Hello, I just joined this community a few days ago.  I've been brewing for a little over 5 years.  Started with a basic extract kit, moved on to partial mashes & have been doing all grain for the last 4 years. Just became a certified beer judge this year thru the BJCP (Beer Judge Certification...
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    Marcopolo from Colorado

    thanks ! will do !
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    Marcopolo from Colorado

    Howdy Everyone ! My name is Marco, and I live/work in northern Colorado. I've been cooking and working as a professional chef for nearly 20 years, however my bbq experience has been limited to smoking about a half dozen whole hogs, backyard grilling and then oven braising meats rather than...
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