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    Advice on dry curing and brining for smoked fish

    Hey,  Well, I finally went and bought myself the 22.5 Inch Weber Smokey Mountain.  I was talking with a fellow grill/smoking enthusiast who advised me to season my smoker before actually smoking with it. The owner's manual doesn't mention seasoning the unit. So, is it  solid advice, or can I...
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    What's your occupation?

    I went into Defense (Navy) contracting as a systems engineer after I was unexpectedly discharged on a disability after 15 years of honorable Naval service.  That's largely what I've been doing ever since 1992. Got laid off in May 2011 and was fortunate to have been working part time for the "Big...
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    Beechwood Chunks for Arbroath Smokies

    Maple Sticks, I owe ya.  Followed your advice and found a place here in Manassas Virginia that can help me out.  They were surprised to get somebody asking for beech wood.  They've got a whole pile of it.  Best thing is, it isn't a "specialty" wood, so I get it for the same price as oak...
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    Beechwood Chunks for Arbroath Smokies

    Hey.  I'm brand new to the site.  I came across it while online, searching for a source of beechwood chunks.  I spent several years in Scotland, even found myself a wife.  She's from Arbroath, a fishing village with two claims to fame.  One is the Declaration of Arbroath, and the other is...
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