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  1. eman

    New to smokers grill

    welcome to SMF. I have used the masterbuilt electric smoker (MES) for many years .  Do some reading about your smoker and buy the AMNPS to go with it. i know what the directions from mes say but run your exhaust vent fully open . If i can help you with anything just send me a PM.
  2. eman

    Shrimp & Corn Soup ~ Foamheart

    I will have to file that recipe away for when i want a lighter corn and shrimp soup . The recipe i use has cream ,butter ,  cream cheese and cream of potato soup as the base . more of a corn and shrimp chowder.
  3. eman

    Pine Rosin removal

    I would burn a couple of hot fires in it then hauj it to a car wash and  high pressure soap and rinse a few times . Then build a fire w/ the proper wood and re season it.
  4. eman

    New to site with a couple questions!!!!

    Hey E .  baton rouge here   I have used the accue rite brand of thermos  from acadamey  sports w/ good success.  I dont know about the gasket. never used that smoker. but if it leaks you can use high temp silicon to make a gasket. If you need to do that i can help you w/ how.
  5. eman

    Sharpened a knife for a friend, he's scared of it now...

    As long as the owner of this properly sharp knife  is taught and uses proper knife skills ,his fingers don't need to worry.  My kitchen knives are that sharp. almost 2 years ago i was chopping an onion and wife walked in the kitchen and said something to me. i took my eyes (and mind) off what i...
  6. eman

    Its 0600 on a Saturday Morning and I'm Taking Pictures of Meat...HELP!!

    Looks great! Score that and pour a jar of pepper jelly over the top while hot.
  7. eman

    Gumbo 2nd try

    Fine looking gumbo!  Like tbrtt1 says gumbos down here in Louisiana vary from not only town to town but even from family to family. The Cajun part of the state makes a good dark roux and yes we Love a scoop of tater salad right in the middle of the bowl.   The new Orleans area / creoles do...
  8. eman

    I failed!!

    The great thing about this hobby is we get to eat the mistakes. Or if they're really bad  The dog gets to eat them.
  9. eman

    New

    welcome  start reading and cooking!
  10. eman

    Camp Chef Smokepro DLX

    Welcome to SMF!  practice practice practice . keep a log so that when something comes out great you can repeat it.
  11. eman

    new member

    Welcome to SMF!  Post some pics of that smoker when you get it finished.
  12. eman

    ScotF from St. Louis

    Welcome to SMF!  Enjoy your stay and just remember . Nothing better than a hobby where you can eat your mistakes.
  13. eman

    Hello

    Welcome to SMF! Lot's to see and learn here. Post some pics if yo can .
  14. eman

    Smoking cheese

    I have cheddar in my fridge vacuum sealed that has been there 2 years and is fine.  everyone says 2 weeks rest before tasting. but i go a minimum of 30 days.
  15. eman

    Freezing bell peppers?

    They contain so much water that freezing them just makes them mushy when they thaw.. Nothing you can really do about that but dehydrate .
  16. eman

    Tough Pork

    no matter what the thermo says .Grab the bone and wiggle it. if it pulls out of the butt easily it's done.
  17. eman

    Cheese Cracking After It's Smoked

    I buy some 3 and 4 yo cheese and  it crumbles when you try to cut it . Smoking it didnt change it it still crumbles. sams sells it under the black diamond label .   Most of the retail cheese  slicers w/ the wire are to small to cut more than an 8 oz block. you can buy a cheap coping saw at...
  18. eman

    Simplicity

    us folks in Louisiana eat most anything that crawls walks flys or swims But this guy does not eat goat or lamb. tryed it many different ways and just don't like it.
  19. eman

    Simplicity

    as long as you are using only a palm full of chips at a time you will get the right amount of smoke. Leave the exhaust vent fully open.  if you can smell smoke it's smoking.
  20. eman

    Simplicity

    Foam you didn't go paint your x on marie laveaus grave.
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