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  1. pern

    Binders Again - Curious

    Typically, dry milk and other binders are added to a meat block to: Extend the mixture and make a cheaper finished product, (big packers making cheap chicken dogs). Add bind in a cheap meat block when expertise is lacking. Add bind to meat block containing too little miacin protein, such as an...
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    Binders Again - Curious

    What are you trying to make? What ratio is the meat block? Done properly, no binder is needed.
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    Buying first electric smoker. Need help.

    I would suggest buying a cheap stainless smoke box and laying it on the element when you want more smoke. It does the trick.
  5. MES analog and digital ..

    MES analog and digital ..

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    MES analog and digital ..

    Howdy, I thought Id pass along some learnings. Ive had both units. The thermostats fail pretty quick, and ive noticed they are not all that accurate. The first digital unit I had I put a thermostat in it from an oven and gave it to my brother, the control can not stand ANY sunlight or heat...
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    Pid build, issues is it the pid or the wiring ???

    I use this on an analog Masterbuilt smoker. I turn the factory stat on high (its not very accurate) and plug it into my control box. Way better than the factory stuff. I can use it on anything that is 120vac. 128512128079
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