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I buy from a local butcher when I need case quantity. If I only need one or two things i will buy at the best price I can find it at, Sam, Cash and Carry, Wal Mart. even Safeway sometimes. O have tried using High dollar meat, like organic, grass fed etc. but found with smoking it is just a waste...
Had a case of Bellies in the freezer and finally got around to thawing them out. Two of the bellies were for friends, I decided to try Pops wet cure this go around. I mixed it up as Pop directions call for but added a little more cure, still within the safe amount.
I left it in cure for 14 days...
What smoking B said. I usually do at least a 1/2 hour water soak after i am done curing my Bellies.
Then do a fry test. If it is to salty I change the water and soak again for another 1/2 hour. Repeat until the salt level is to your tasting pleasure.
Regards,
Robert
Ryan,
The gear is actually tightened around the shaft with set screws, The threaded ends are just for the handles. let me know if youw ant more pictures I can take more and post them up
Robert
Welcome,
Beer and BBQ what a great combination. I found BBQ a lot less intimidating then brewing beer. Post of some pictures of your smoked food, we love pictures.
Robert
SLEEP is for wimps LOL> I have a GOSM Big Block and I jget temps to level off and set the alert on my maverick remote therm. Now when using my stick burners or doing a whole hogs we sleep with one eye open and just keep checking and hope we are not to tired to eat when it is all done. :) that is...