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    Amish Lebanon Bologna

    is there a substitute for the Amesphos? my smoker doesn't go as low as those temps. even turned off with the smoke attachment turned on. Is there a simpler way of curing at those temps? thanks!
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    Homeowners insurance and a roof ?

    Aren't your shingles guaranteed for 30 years? Have you considered metal shingle roofing as a replacement ?
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    Processing Week 2025

    any chance you'd share your sauce piquant recipe? thanks.
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    How do I dry age some beef for making old country style sausage?

    Howdy all! Been a while since I posted, but life happens.... anyway, I am trying to find out how toi dry age some beef round strips to be ground and made into an old country style bologna..... namely lebanon bologna. I know Seltzers dry ages their beef before processing, and that texture is what...
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    MES Rewire Simple Guide - No Back Removal Needed!!!

    Thanks. Yes, I know the safety is eliminated, but my unit was an older one that the wiring was totally different from any shown here. And rather than take the time to trace every wire, I took the shortcut. As long as my PID is sound, I'll be OK. Mt remote thermometer I have set to 350, so if it...
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    MES Rewire Simple Guide - No Back Removal Needed!!!

    I did my rewire even simpler. I removed the wires going to the heat coil and rewired it direct to the plug that goes to the PID. Bypassed everything else. Works great!
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    sawdust source?

    Anyone know of a source for sawdust that works in the original 6x6 unit now that Tod's new partner has discontinued it? Thanks!
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    Dried Beef Step by Step (Great Stuff)

    yep. the cherry are a problem for sure. thanks.
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    Dried Beef Step by Step (Great Stuff)

    I guess Todd sold out. I've been trying to find where to buy some sawdust with no luck. And the pellets I have won't stay lit. Any suggestions out there? Thanks!
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    Smoked Dried Beef with lots of Qview

    Thanks! I've made this many times, so I don't really need them but I thought you should know.
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    Smoked Dried Beef with lots of Qview

    All the pics are gone.....
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    Making dust from pellets...

    Anyone know if Todd over at Amazen is OK. I've emailed twice about buying some dust, but haven't heard anything back.... Thanks!
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    Electric Smoker PID controller build

    Are these available yet? MY MES digital controller works, but I constantly have to rub the LEDs to get them to display.... and Masterbuilt has washed their hands of all responsibility for their product it seems. Masters of the run around. I have a model 2007 0910 using a digital controller ...
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    Dried Beef Step by Step (Great Stuff)

    Thanks. BTW, I still use the original "recipe" you posted. Humidity is so dry here, they were up to temp and done in 8 hours.
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