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    Beef - Refrigerator Shelf Life Question?

    I have a question that may go along with this. Bought roast on 3/12. Cut it into chunks for Irish Stew. Forgot a bag in back of refrigerator saw it today 3/22 Cook it? or pitch it? That is the question.
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    First time shooting ground beef jerky

    Whistec and dirtsailor2003, thanks for the responses. dirtsailor-I decided not to dehydrate in the oven, glad too. Texture turned out to be just right. You are sooo correct, any longer and it would have been too dry. Thanks again. Have a batch of Hot in the fridge getting ready to smoke...
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    First time shooting ground beef jerky

    Here it is off the smoker and degreased via paper towels. Might need a little time dehydrating in oven. Ours has a dehydrate setting. This being my first time even making jerky any suggestions or criticisms. What should the finished "texture" be? Some of the strips that are thicker have the...
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    First time shooting ground beef jerky

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    First time shooting ground beef jerky

    Hands were too messy to get pics of the shooting process. Maybe next time. Did five lbs 90/10 mixed with High Mountain Hickory and in fridge overnight. Ended up with 5 trays and hung two under two of the three shelves in my Smoke Hollow elec. I used bent paper clips to hang the additional...
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    Smoke Hollow 30162E help

    Thanks Sarge. Just thought I'd see what others had to say before I go ahead and season it up.
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    Smoke Hollow 30162E help

    Just purchased SHElectric for $99. I thought it was a good deal. I have a couple of questions since this is my first adventure with an electric. 1. Should I seal the bottom edges where the bottom and sides meet? It looks like there is a channel where grease might collect. 2. Is there a way...
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    AMNPS in WSM

    I have both, AMNPS and the AMNTS. In my opinion I find the PS to do a good job with both the dust and pellets and the TS does a better job with pellets. Just my opinion..
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    Life's journey

    Qviews are pictures taken of your smoking equipment, smokes you are doing, and or anything else you want to include about your smokes. They are and can be attached to your posts. One favorite saying on here is: No pictures, it didn't happen. Welcome and good luck in your new endeavor...
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    Dutch oven table?

    The finished product -- less the taste test. Mmmmm. Good.
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    Dutch oven table?

    Pan doesn't look the prettiest but inside the pan was yummie.
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    Dutch oven table?

    Thought I would try out an idea I've had today. Took an outside panel from an old furnace and removed the insulation. Welded together some pipe. Four legs threaded to screw into frame. Makes knock down and transport real easy.
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