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    Mistakes were made…..

    We opened a pack of the brined cheese last night. The texture is sort of velvety on the outside, it turned out delicious, probably the best I’ve done so far. Mistake number 1 was accidentally buying the 2 lb blocks, I will only be buying 2lb blocks going forward. Mistake number 2 was when I took...
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    What to do with pork chops instead of the usual cook methods?

    I use a couple of cans of sauerkraut, rinsed well. I put that in the bottom of the crock pot with a liner. Sprinkle the pork chops to your taste with Tony Chacheres seasoning and cook on low essentially all day, I will also sometimes toss in a pack of conecuh smoked sausage on top for the last...
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    Would you buy this Smoker for $400, used twice.

    Seems like a very good deal particularly if you like it. I’d likely be tempted myself.
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    Considering Smaller Meat Grinder

    I second the foot pedal.
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    Mistakes were made…..

    Thank you, I’m going to wait until Wednesday unless she who must be obeyed decides that it’s been long enough. My wife has recently discovered that the smoked sharp cheddar isn’t like what you buy. She’s been snacking pretty regularly on the previous batch.
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    13lb whole ribeye. Advice on slicing?

    Last one I bought was $5.99 lb and weighed 11.9 lbs. turned into 11 steaks. When it’s cooked what we don’t eat off of a steak the dogs consume handily.
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    Hello From Ontario

    Welcome from Alabama
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    Pulled Pork Nachos and Sandwiches

    I’m thinking I’d eat myself sick with that and I’m not generally a big pizza fan. That all looks wonderful.
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    Looking for a new Sous vide cooker

    Speaking of. I have a Primeweld plasma cutter and the adjustment valve for air pressure broke. I emailed them to ask about buying a replacement knob. Customer service called me back and I explained what happened and ask about buying a knob. Customer service said we’ll warranty that and then...
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    Pulled Pork Nachos and Sandwiches

    Congratulations on the feature, it looks delicious.
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    Sharp cheddar

    Today my wife and I opened the 2nd pack from this batch and it was better than the first. I gave most of the first pack we opened away and everyone seemed very pleased.
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    Mistakes were made…..

    I’ll share the results here. I honestly intended to do 1/2 the batch with brine and the other 1/2 like I have previously done. When I discovered that I had bought the wrong size blocks I decided to go all in on the brine. I can’t imagine that it would give a worse result. The biggest concern...
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    Mistakes were made…..

    In my other post it was recommended to brine overnight to improve the texture, to avoid a rubbery consistency.
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    Mistakes were made…..

    I had a previous post and it was suggested during the discussion.
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    Mistakes were made…..

    I decided to smoke another round of sharp cheddar. I inadvertently bought 2lb blocks instead of the 1lb I usually get. I discovered this while preparing to brine overnight. I figured go big or go home. 1 gal water 1 cup of salt and into the fridge. I get buckets from the local grocery deli...
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    Grilling Whole Fish Questions

    I will try at my own risk
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    Grilling Whole Fish Questions

    Thank you for linking these, I’m going to try them.
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    Grilling Whole Fish Questions

    I have several of the copper colored grill mats and use them for delicate food. I have discovered that the dawn powerwash spray is fantastic for cleaning them.
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    Looking for a new Sous vide cooker

    Please elaborate on the water oven.
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    My First Canadian Bacon

    Bears method is my go to. I tried seasoning with garlic and onion powder and then smoking and we didn’t really care for it. In the step by step recipe I follow the smoking method he used and keep the MEATER thermometer in the larger piece. So far everyone has liked it. I am going to liberally...
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