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    Differences in meat grinders.

    Another quick update. I reached out to Vevor last night to ask when the #22 (the first one I listed) would be back in stock. Unfortunately, they told me it has been discontinued and will no longer be available. The only model they still have in stock is the #32. Because of that—and since I...
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    Differences in meat grinders.

    Ok, I may have found some differences after reading the specs more carefully and after finding some reviews. The more expensive model has an induction motor with pure copper windings. I couldn't find anything in the specs or any of the reviews for the cheaper grinder specifying pure copper...
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    Differences in meat grinders.

    Besides the head not being removable for cleaning, are there differences in the quality of the two? I just can't figure out why the second one is so much cheaper for a more powerful grinder. I don't mind spending the extra money if the first one is better, but I can't figure out what the...
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    Differences in meat grinders.

    I am considering upgrading to a new meat grinder, but after doing some research, I am on information overload. For reference, I have been using my Kitchenaid stand mixer with a grinding attachment (and sausage stuffer) for around 30 years. To be honest, I hate it. I really have to want to...
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    MES 40" Electric (gen 2.5) or Smoke Hollow 40" Smoke Tronix?

    I bought the 40" Smoke Hollow. I have used it several times now for everything from cold smoking cheese to smoking several types of meats. For those that don't want to read the details: It's a nice smoker, but it isn't quite as good as I had hoped it would be. In all honesty, if I had to do...
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    Prime Brisket for Sunday

    That's ok, they still have the exact same price now.  I bought one Wednesday to smoke overnight tonight.  I love Costco meat.
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    MES30 is it feasible to smoke during the Northern Virginia Winter?

    I have used my MES 30 in Michigan during the coldest part of the winter with no problems.  I have even shoveled two feet of snow on my deck to make space to set the smoker.  As others have mentioned, it takes much longer to heat up, but the cabinet is insulated to maintain temps if you don't...
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    Smoke Hollow 40" Smoke-Tronix Electric Smoker - First Impressions

    The most obvious difference is the capacity.  I am very happy with the size.  This will allow me to do much more food at once.  Adjustability of the rack spacing is nice too.  Because there is room for eight racks, you can adjust the four that come with it to make some closer and others further...
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    Smoke Hollow 40" Smoke-Tronix Electric Smoker - First Impressions

    The strangest part is having such a clean smoker 
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    Smoke Hollow 40" Smoke-Tronix Electric Smoker - First Impressions

    I meant to post here, but didn't get a chance.  I have used the smoker twice now and hope to use it again this weekend. For the first smoke, I decided to try a cold smoke.  I have been wanting to cold smoke cheese for a long time, but didn't really have the equipment to do it.  With the Smoke...
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