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    Bear summer sausage question

    Did you try this yet? I shot a huge bear in Maine this year, and I'm gonna make some summer sausage this weekend. I know with bear, they say to make sure you bring the IT to 160. Almost all bear have trichinosis. I never take my summer sausage to 160. So I was just curious what you...
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    Thai Jerky

    Pulled a test piece off. First nibble is impressive... Two thumbs up brother...thanks!
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    Thai Jerky

    Just put some of this in the fridge. Not gonna lie Case, this is the worst smelling sh$!@ I have ever dealt with. It sure better taste A LOT better than it smells... Lol. Will let you know how it turns out
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    Water stuffer

    Lol... That kirby cannon is insane! Thanks for the info fellas
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    Hot Stick Recipe

    Smoked some of these up Nepas... You the man! This is the best flavored snack stick I've made to date.
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    Water stuffer

    Lol...yes they are a big help. Well I was stuffing some today and had my daughter helping me. Clamps slipped "something" made a big noise when it hit the floor. Must be the handle took the direct hit and put a crack in the nylon bushing. Not the ideal time to be without a Stuffer. Parts on...
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    Water stuffer

    Was thinking about switching to a water Stuffer. Is a water Stuffer that much better than a vertical Stuffer? Pros and cons? I've used a vertical 5lb grizzly for years, so was just wondering. See some of the homemade water stuffers on here that look pretty nice.
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    Hot Stick Recipe

    Never mind... I re-read what you were saying now... Lol
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    Hot Stick Recipe

    Got a batch of this in the fridge ready to go in the smoker!!! Been reading around on the site and I see where you say normally ECA and sugar do not do well together Nepas. I'm assuming this recipe IS the exception since everyone seems to like this one?
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    Newbie from upstate NY

    Thx... I'm East of Rochester. Not in the bigger snow belt like you! 128521 Although I do frequently go up to the Sandy creek area.
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    Newbie from upstate NY

    Been a lurker for a while and love the site. Make pretty good venison summer sausage that my buddies all love...cant make it fast enough... Lol. And love smoking ribs with a 3-2-1, and the occasional butt and brisket. Just trying to improve on my snack sticks. Have an MES 30 and an older...
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    Hot Stick Recipe

    New to the site, lots of nice recipes and info on here. Nepas, I want to give this a go. I have a question about curing though. I normally stuff and throw them in the fridge overnight. I have never used ECA, so this is where I need help. Do you mix your cure and spices and let that...
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