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    First wild boar, how to cook it?

    Shot my first wild boar this week. Looking for advice on best way to smoke it. I have back straps, shoulder roast and ham roast. Any suggestions will be appreciated
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    first time smoking leg of lamb question

    I picked up a 6lb semi-bone in leg of lamb and its my first time cooking one in a smoker.  Anyone out there have any recipe suggestions? and/or any tips on the smoking process of it? Thank you for your suggestions and happy holidays!
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    pickled cucumber question

    Hi Big Casino, As i mentioned above, the jar, lids and rings were used once before and from eye inspection were in tip top shape. They looked like new.  I did the same process (jars, lids and covers used once prior as well) for pickled peppers a week prior and they came out great.  Only thing...
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    pickled cucumber question

    In order of your questions: The jars,lids, and rings were boiled for at least ten minutes. The jars and lids had been used once prior, all inspected and in perfect shape.  (same with the jars i did the peppers in and they were perfect) they jar rim, lid, and rings were dried off. the...
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    pickled cucumber question

    Hi DiggingDogfarm, They tasted rancid where i almost threw up on the spot. i did four jars and they were all lost. I used pickling cucumbers 3:1 apple cider vinegar to water ratio then boiled with canning/pickling salt till salt was dissolved. For seasonings in jar i used a couple garlic...
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    pickled cucumber question

    Hello, I did a batch of pickled peppers and a batch of pickled cucumbers.  Pickled peppers came out GREAT!  The cucumbers i did spoiled in jar.  Both batches i did the same recipe with the exception that with the cucumbers i used apple cider vinegar and the peppers i used your normal distilled...
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    pickled hot banana peppers

    Hi Jlmacc, your above recipe you found sounds good.  Once you have your basic salt, vinegar, water, sugar (optional) mixture you can season the mixture with anything you want.  I use vinegar, salt, water, black peppercorn, bay leaf, garlic and since i like things hot i add a few small slices...
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    Smoking a Pork Shoulder Roast

    Hi Bama BBQ Thank you for the reply.  So basically just rub it with brown sugar? anything else?  I thought about using cherry flavor wood chips and maybe some cherry juice mixed with water in the water pan.  yes/no? thanks
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    Smoking a Pork Shoulder Roast

    Hello all I am a newbie to the world of using a smoker.  I just recently purchased an upright Master Forge charcoal smoker and was hoping for some recipes or rubs to use on a 5lb pork shoulder roast.  Any suggestions/ideas will be appreciated. Thank you
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