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  1. jjmrascal

    HELP! How many pork butts do I need to feed 30 people!

    Quote:  If already chopped, you can reheat it in a roaster pan in the oven for a couple hours at 250*, stirring occasionally.  Crockpots also work well if doing it somewhere an oven is not available.  Boston butt is very forgiving and freezes / reheats well.
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    Hi, I am a new face here so here goes

     "Yummy" is a good thing!  I think you are figuring out that BBQ is a really easy thing to do well...the only "secret" ingredient to make it wonderful is the love of the hobby...without that, it's just pot roast. Have fun and welcome aboard!
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    20lbs Italian, 1st Brats Pics

    Those look great!  In all the years of doing sausage, I have yet to make brats.  Most recipes called for various meat mixes I never felt like purchasing.  I will do some soon, I think.
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    Hello from Hawkey Nation!

    Welcome aboard.
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    I ordered a new lang 48 patio

    The stock model does not have a damper between the firebox and cooking chamber, but Mr. Lang can put one in for you.  Mine gave a rock steady 250* but I wanted to cook at 225*.  The help I got from this site was spot on:  1.  Use smaller wood splits (roughly soda can diameter).  You will have...
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    Newb from Northern Cal

    Welcome!
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    Greetings from SC

    Welcome aboard. I have used (and still do from time to time), a Taylor digital and and an older Maverick (I think it is the ET72).  The Taylor has been a bit unreliable in the mid range (where it counts).  Honestly, I have pretty much gone back to the trusty ol' "instant read" round dial...
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    my first smoke with qview

    You're off to a running start.  It only gets more fun from there!
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    Latest cook w/ Qview

    I had just parked it there for no good reason.  The only thing I use it for is cleaning out the firebox at the end of the cook cycle.    G-Dawg is my BBQ buddy!  She always hangs out for a scrap or two (She also makes short work of a Boston Butt bone!)   AGREED!  Money well spent in my...
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    Latest cook w/ Qview

    I am just now uploading the Qview from last Friday.  I had to hurry up and go on a vacation the next morning.  I cooked 6 Boston Butts for the church so I figured I would toss on 2 chuck roasts and a grass fed brisket flat my mom sent me from Colorado for my birthday.  I will say that the...
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    Hey from Colorado

    Hi Jordan! I live in SE Georgia now so I cannot help you w/ supplies either.  I went to high school in Woodland Park, though.  It has been a while and while I don't miss the unending cold weather, there are many summer days here I wish I was in Colorado again.  You will do well with the UDS. ...
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    Opinions wanted on using a grinder as stuffer

    Thanks much for the help.  I do believe you'll be hearing from me soon. Jeff  
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    Opinions wanted on using a grinder as stuffer

    Quote: I will definitely check these out.  Are parts readily available for them?   Thanks for the suggestion.  Does this unit have the two gear system for quicker reloading?   I am sure the grinder is not the best method since, as someone above pointed out, it does add heat to the meat and I...
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    Opinions wanted on using a grinder as stuffer

    Sounds like I'm in the market for a good vertical stuffer.  I stuck with the horn for so long b/c I am a bit traditional and that is what my grandfather used.  He probably put a few thousand pounds of sausage through that thing over the years but, BOY!, do I have a respect for him on that!  I...
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    Opinions wanted on using a grinder as stuffer

    I am looking to upgrade from my horn-style stuffer to a vertical unit but wanted some opinions on using an electric grinder w/ stuffing attachment.  I think I have outgrown the stuffer I have and it can be a pain in the neck sometimes.  I have an LEM 1/3 Hp grinder but have never used the...
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