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  1. ralph1851

    Cold smoke headache

    Thanks everyone. Ill try the aging process and see if that helps. Ill let you know what happens.
  2. ralph1851

    Cold smoke headache

    Yes. Ive had smoked salmon, cheese, sausage,kippers, even paprika from the store. But when i try to do it everything goes to hell.
  3. ralph1851

    Cold smoke headache

    Thanks for your replys.I actually used a regular large carboard moving box from home depot. I didnt know there was a specific grade of cardboard to be used? As far as using alder, i have also used other woods and have gotten the nasty headaches. The wood i use is 100 wood chips. No additives or...
  4. ralph1851

    Cold smoke headache

    Hows it goin bmudd? Thanks for replying. Im using alder wood chips to generate the smoke which i ignite with a propane torch and no i dont let it rest for two weeks. I was under the impression that 24 hours was enough to let it rest?
  5. ralph1851

    Cold smoke headache

    Hello everyone. So i started cold smoking cheese and salmon but everytime i smoke these items i end up with a migraine from hell. The smoked products at the local grocery store dont cause me this problem. Ive used alder, pecan, or oak sawdust and chips purchased from the local store intended for...
  6. ralph1851

    What wood to use to build a hot/ cold smoker?

    I think ill look that up as well. Thanks marctrees.
  7. ralph1851

    What wood to use to build a hot/ cold smoker?

    Yes, i just want to make a small one for small batches of meat and fish but if i can get away with an actual fire/wood heat source that i can put at the bottom of the smoker in a clay pot or something id rather do that; assuming that would work and wouldnt ruin the meat in some way?
  8. ralph1851

    What wood to use to build a hot/ cold smoker?

    Hello marc, Treated wood does scare me actually, id rather just go with the all natural stuff. Right now im thinking cedar sounds like a good idea and US wood sounds good too. Thanks for the info; much appreciated.
  9. ralph1851

    What wood to use to build a hot/ cold smoker?

    Yeah tell me about it. That seems to be the case with everything. Thanks again for the info.
  10. ralph1851

    What wood to use to build a hot/ cold smoker?

    Thanks uzikaduzi. I was planning on keep the smoker at about 200 f or less so I'm guessing that would work?
  11. ralph1851

    What wood to use to build a hot/ cold smoker?

    Hi everyone, Quick question, what is a safe wood I can use to build a hot/cold smoker with a heat source at its base? I'm new to all this so any info helps; thanks.
  12. ralph1851

    Smoker built from untreated pine or cedar safe??

    Hello everyone, I was planning on building a small smoker out of pine or cedar for smoking at a temps of 150 to 200.F with the heat and smoke source love located at the base of the smoker but I am concerned about what wood to use if any. I've seen videos of smokers being made out of pine and...
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