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    using sam adams as a marinade base

    Hey Alonzo, I'm curious how long you marinated that chicken for and how it turned out. I'm considering marinating with a korean BBQ mix I use, not sure what meat yet. (Red meats usually turn out better in my opinion).  Thanks! Chris
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    First go at bacon (hot smoked)

    Thank you for the tip Sir and the numerous points of info you share with us. I do remember reading about the famous Bear, reading your posts and your famous brine - very kind, very awesome of you to share your knowledge! I've learned alot here and my bacon was a success thanks to gentlemen like...
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    First go at bacon (hot smoked)

    Thank you kindly for sharing this Sir. I've read about using a fan, but am reluctant as nothing stays still long enough around my boys, ...I'm sure you know how that goes :) hahaha. I got the idea to do a fridge-time pellicle from somewhere (maybe here) given my home situation and seemed to...
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    First go at bacon (hot smoked)

    Cool! I hoped the info would be of benefit to some. I got my second batch curing as well. Dropped my salt level a bit but wishing I'd skipped the maple syrup. Enjoyed the Reg bacon better. Also, don't forget to sit in the fridge after cure for at least a day so a Pellicle of sorts can develop...
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    First go at bacon (hot smoked)

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    First go at bacon (hot smoked)

    I spend more time lurking than posting since my boys are young and require active parenting. But I do a lot of research on here and want to thank you all for sharing your ideas and results which made my bacon a success. I used the cure calculator that was shared on this site by numerous members...
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    New member checking in...

    Hello BBQ Connoisseurs, My Name's Chris and I live in San Diego. I've been smokin' for about 2 years and it was all trial by fire based on what I've seen on TV and knowledge from Armed Forces buddies. (I'm a 13yr Navy Vet, left service in 08'). In the last 3-4months I've gotten very serious...
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