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    Making Capicole??

    OK, so any comment of only using salt for 16 hours, rinse off, then hanging?
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    Making Capicole??

    Ok, wanting to make Capicole (Capicola). The directions I've read are all over the place. I'm looking for old school without umai dry bags, cure chambers, or cure. Looking at this video, , what say you? Making the item with the new, and improved directions, just make it better? I've tried...
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    VACUUM SEALING DISCOUNT FOR ALL MEMBERS

    Any discount code for May 2021? Been awhile since I've been through here, so I didn't know if there was still a code. Thx
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    How long to cold smoke fresh sausage?

    OK guys/gals, I know this is an old thread, but I think there is confusion in what the OP asked. And, I'm confused. 1st You take fresh made sausage and want to cold smoke it, NOT MAKing SALAMI, you better have cure #1 in it. This could be links or bulk sausage (does anyone smoke bulk sausage...
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    Easy Smoked Mac & Cheese Recipe?

    Also, I've tried numerous recipes, that say creamy, but after smoking for a couple of hours, it's a solid mass of pasta and cheese. IMO, nothing creamy about it. However, it all tasted great, and the wifey even liked it, but not what I was looking for. I finally gave up trying to smoke it for...
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    Easy Smoked Mac & Cheese Recipe?

    Grate your own cheese.
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    Drums Smokers for Sale (SOLD)

    Where did you source your drums from for the build? Someone I know may be interested.
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    Fried Cabbage and Bacon

    I love fried cabbage. A drizzle of your favorite vinegar over your portion definitely adds character.
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    Rennet???

    Where do you all buy your animal rennet, and what form do you use? Citric acid? Thx
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    Rennet???

    Yep, this is one that I'm looking at. Does not look difficult, until I try it. And Holly, thanks for the tips!
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    Rennet???

    I have not made cheese before. I want to make some mozzarella to start. Questions, animal rennet vs veg rennet, any real difference? Liquid vs tablet vs powder? Thanks
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    Breakfast Sausage Spice Kits?

    OK, what is Pop's? I've seen it mentioned twice.
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    Breakfast Sausage Spice Kits?

    OK, if I wanted to buy a breakfast sausage mix from one of the many internet stores, which one should I be looking at? Which store has good ones, and any to avoid. I know, personal tastes, but we all know when we really like something, and when we don't. It can't have any heat, since the...
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    Egg temp control issues

    Yep, I understand. I could get the temp set, but the wind would change, or whatever, and the temps would climb. I guess it depends on where your set-up is located. I do overnight cooks, so the electronic controls work for me. Good smoking.
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    Egg temp control issues

    Or, buy one of these and forget it. https://www.bbqguru.com/storenav?CategoryId=1 I've been using one for years. Rock solid, and works great!
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