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  1. shaneyb72

    Last smoke of the season....maybe!

    We had a beautiful weekend in WNY, so I decided to smoke what I had been saving up in the freezer! I fired up the RT-700 with hickory pellets. I also loaded up a smoke tube with pecan and peach pellets. I smoked 3 racks of baby back ribs, 5 drumsticks, 3 chicken thighs, and 3 beef short ribs...
  2. shaneyb72

    Extra smoke flavor for pellet smoker

    I always use a smoke tube in my RT-700. The air flows from left to right...so I place it on the grates on the far left end and the smoke flows nicely over the meat on it way out the chimney. Works great and adds great flavor.
  3. shaneyb72

    Calling all Traeger and Rec Tec enthusiasts

    Absolutely love my RT-700!!
  4. shaneyb72

    First time bacon

    I did not! I decided to trust the process and just go with it! But the more I read, the more I realize I should’ve at least had a quick taste test for salinity.
  5. shaneyb72

    First time bacon

    I just did my first bacon very recently. I’d say you are doing just fine. I had so many concerns throughout the whole process! I also had little to no liquid in the bags while curing. But I followed almost the exact process you are and it turned out great!
  6. shaneyb72

    First time bacon...unsure of curing process!

    So I thought I should come back and give an update. On Thursday I rinsed, soaked, and dried it. I then applied to the 4 chunks: -pepper, garlic powder & onion powder -maple syrup (local) -maple syrup and coarse black pepper -brown sugar All 4 pieces went on racks in the fridge overnight. On...
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    First time bacon...unsure of curing process!

    Ya this belly was not real thick...especially after I removed the rind. I’d say it’s barely 2” at the thickest part.
  8. shaneyb72

    First time bacon...unsure of curing process!

    Ya, I realized that after I had already done it. Next time I will portion them, weigh them, and calculate cure for each portiion.
  9. shaneyb72

    First time bacon...unsure of curing process!

    Thanks Steve...appreciate it!
  10. shaneyb72

    First time bacon...unsure of curing process!

    So I have always wanted to get a pork belly and try some bacon. And the last time I was at Restaurant Depot they had a whole pile of pork bellies! So I figured it was meant to be and I picked out a nice looking 13lb belly. I have done a ton of reading on here (too much maybe) and decided to...
  11. shaneyb72

    My first fatty...

    The jerk ribs were surprisingly amazing! I’m always a little leery of these pre-packaged items. But at $6/rack, I couldn’t pass them up. Now I wish I would’ve bought them all.
  12. shaneyb72

    My first fatty...

    Tastes great...would maybe just like a little less peppers and a lot more cheese next time! I’m thinking the center may be a little cheesier maybe.
  13. shaneyb72

    My first fatty...

    Not sure what it’s supposed to look like...but looks good to me. And smells amazing!!
  14. shaneyb72

    My first fatty...

    I love them. I’ve been using them for about a year. They really help contain messes...especially when just grilling meat. I don’t use when smoking very often. But when grilling, you still get great grill marks like there was never a mat!
  15. shaneyb72

    My first fatty...

    I’m impatiently sitting here letting it rest! Cutting soon and will post pic then
  16. shaneyb72

    My first fatty...

    You’ll see I started out with the fatty on a copper grill mat to try to control any mess. But after about 90 minutes I realized how much grease it was sitting in...preventing the bacon from crisping properly. So I took it off the mat for the last half. Also, I fully expected a blowout due to...
  17. shaneyb72

    My first fatty...

    So I’ve been reading about fatties on here for years. And since I just got my new RT-700, I decided to finally give it a try! I picked up a 1.3 lb package of meatloaf mix (beef, pork, veal) on clearance for $3 the other day. So I used that for my meat. I filled it with grilled onions, grilled...
  18. shaneyb72

    First smoke on RT-700

    Just picked a dozen jalapeños out of the garden, stuffed them with cheese and bacon and threw them on after the ribs came off. Picked up a great little pepper holder at Cabela’s yesterday...figured may as well try out all the new toys!
  19. shaneyb72

    First smoke on RT-700

    Just pulled the first beef rib off and immediately ate it...amazing! Wrapping the rest and letting them redistribute juices a little. Getting close on the turkey. About to wrap the brisket point...little more to go on the flat.
  20. shaneyb72

    First smoke on RT-700

    Oh, and using a blend of pecan and peach pellets today. This is pretty similar to what I used to like to run in my old Masterbuilt cabinet.
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