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    Water Bath

    Nicely said Brian.   I would also add that the ice/water bath helps in keeping the meat from shriveling, specifically when using a casing, but since you did uncased sausage, it wouldn't help with the casings in this case, but it will still help keep the meat from shriveling. About #2, I really...
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    questions on casings

    Quote: Quote: We do recommend using at least a 3/8" or smaller stuffing tube for 16mm casings.  We have actually just recently began offering the 16mm in the smaller 3-pack size instead of only the larger 50 count caddie at the request of some customers some actually from SMF.  We hadn't...
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    questions on casings

    I forgot about that Dan, you make a good point.  Collagen's major downside could definitely be the linking.  I either tie it to hang or cut to length like you said and then lay on racks to smoke.  Definitely brings the collagen vs. natural back to an even playing field, but I do still prefer...
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    questions on casings

    Hey dalton! My personal preference is to use collagen instead of natural casings.  I find that it is easier and much simpler to work with collagen.   For hot dogs I use a 26mm Clear Collagen and for brats I use a 30mm Fresh Collagen.  (just for reference, if you are smoking a product such as...
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    Pork Loin w/ Q-View

    I don't trim the fat off.  The fat is going to partly help in keeping the final product moist, and it also delivers a better flavor.  The best flavor from any meat product comes from the fat, and while having a higher fat content may be more unhealthy....I am more concerned with flavor and thus...
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    Pork Loin w/ Q-View

    We actually injected both, but I personally liked the one with the Sweet N Sassy Garlic rub better.  It just has a stronger flavor, with a slight touch of heat.  Both still turned out really juicy and tasty
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    Pork Loin w/ Q-View

    Even as a site sponsor, I felt compelled to do a Q-View, so here goes... Everybody in the family was in town, so we decided to smoke a pork loin. We decided to cut it in half so we could do two different flavors of rubs. We started out by injecting the loin with a Butter Garlic Marinade We...
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    first turkey

    Hey rem700phil222, Using apple juice would be fine, but I would suggest that instead of simply using apple juice as a brine, you should consider injecting the turkeys with some form of a soluble seasoning. By injecting with a soluble seasoning, you will retain more moisture than by just simply...
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    Free Shipping Special

    Hey Everybody! I know everyone likes saving money, so I figured I'd give everyone a heads up on a few money saving promotions... Throughout the upcoming holiday seasons, we (Mid-Western Research & Supply) will be running a few different holiday specials: From today until November 30th we are...
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