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    Bacon Business Startup

    The backstory: I've been curing bacon for about three years and selling to friends and family. So far this year I've sold about 500 pounds in six flavors. I've been approached by a few restaurants, country clubs and a grocery store who want to buy. I'm not there yet. Any advice, direction or...
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    Going Commercial?

    Al, the answer is yes to every question and then some. Thanks for the feedback.
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    Going Commercial?

    It's a snowy Saturday and another 75lbs of bacon is on the smoker. That brings my total count this year to 687lbs. What a hobbie. I'm thinking about going into the retail/wholesale business with the bacon.  I currently make six flavors and have been selling to friends & family but now I want to...
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    Commercial SS Fridge Build: My First Try

    As a newbie at building a smoker. Why remove the foam? Toxic? Thanks for your help
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    Building a bigger Smoker...

    Hey Ya'll I'm upgrading my smoker using a "True" brand commercial grade freezer. 56"x79x30. I'm planning on a duel purpose hot/cold smoker. The cold part is worked out. I'm working on having a steel fire box build that will be placed under the fridge with holes cut in the top and floor. The...
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    wood stove vs Cold Smoke Generators

    I'm in the process of building a large capacity smoker from a two door commercial freezer and want to know which way would be better to go. The smoker will be set up as both hot and cold. I'm looking for advice which is better to use a small wood stove or a smoke generator like "smokedaddy".
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    wood stove vs Cold Smoke Generators

    I'm in the process of building a large capacity smoker from a commercial freezer and want to know which way would be better to go. The smoker will be set up as both hot and cold.  I'm looking for advice which is better to use a small wood stove or a smoke generator like "smokedaddy".
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