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  1. radioguy

    Smoked Turkey for Food Pantry

    Another year, and an opportunity to share blessings this year. My wife and I volunteer our time to cook for our Church food pantry's Thanksgiving meal. Church pays for all but we still try to keep cost reasonable. Cooking 175 pounds of bone in turkey breasts. 24 birds in total, not all are...
  2. radioguy

    Favorite Store Bought Hot Sauces

    The standards that are in my fridge are Tabasco Chipotle Pepper, Old Bay hot sauce, Choula,Melinda Green and my most recent find favorite. Señor Lechuga Hot Sauce – Hot... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07T85THRM?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share RG
  3. radioguy

    22.5 and 24.5 pound briskets brining ready to be pastrami next weekend

    I'm in for the ride. Like a Pastrami and Swiss on marbled rye...touch of mustard. RG
  4. radioguy

    MaxVac Pro 1380 won’t release vacuum or open after sealing

    If you are handy, take the unit apart, look for loose/ corroded connections / wires. A quick AI search mentions a micro-switch adjustment. RG https://lemproducts.com/chamber-sealer-workshop
  5. radioguy

    Help with reverse smoker build..

    Welcome to SMF. I would not concerned with painting the baffle plate. Paint is not recommended for any inside surface of a smoker. Don't need to risk harmful chemicals. If you want to try a warmer on top of your firebox take a look at some Langs for ideas. That oil tank you have is quite...
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    Talk, to, me about Insta pots, please.

    We have an Instapot not sure of the size. It has replaced our pressure cooker. Pot roast, chuckies. My wife makes a beef and noodles. You would think she used filet, No juts cubed chuck. Killer for making hard boiled eggs in quantity. Han not used it as a slow cooker / crock pot yet. RG
  7. radioguy

    Turkey Prices / Kroger Sales

    Is it me or are things different concerning turkey prices and sales. I cook bone it turkey breasts every year for my Church Food Pantry Thanksgiving. We are mindful of costs and try to purchase the birds on sale, the more we save the more we can feed. I'm not a any type of budget but I do...
  8. radioguy

    Brine a Turkey Breast that's been Brined?

    I inject "enhanced" bone in breasts. Inject with low salt stock, pepper, garlic, onion lemon juice and butter mix. Look at the lable to get an idea of how much salt is used in processing. RG
  9. radioguy

    costco hatch pork butt

    I bought one before the sale and I love hatch chilies. It's in the freezer right now I will smoke it when the time comes. RG
  10. radioguy

    New Member from Broken Arrow

    Welcome from Ohio! Search is your buddy! Post pictures and ask questions. Smoke On RG
  11. radioguy

    Chateaubriand Cut for the soon to be Step Son

    Disco, Congratulations on your wedding! May you be truly Blessed as I have been in my marriage. Really like 👍 your salt grinder. Like it so much that we own 2 sets. One for the house and one for the camper. RG
  12. radioguy

    Custom Rubs

    I've bought cherry rubs that cherry habanero is pretty good but it doesn't keep its heat after cooking. A quick Amazon search yielded this: Cherry Freeze-Dried Powder, Natural Product https://a.co/d/6lsMcpr RG
  13. radioguy

    Asking For Prayers for a Friend

    Brian praying for your buddy. May God grant wisdom to those taking care of Larry RG
  14. radioguy

    First Smoker Build - What am I doing wrong?

    The air inlets opening is too small. My guess is make it 4 times larger. Guessing without measurements. Air inlet should be at or below your fire. Please give us dimensions, lengths. A few most pictures will help too. RG
  15. radioguy

    Most or Least Favorite School Lunch?

    I brown bagged it most of the time $$ were tight for us. 16 ounce chocolate milk for 20 cents a week. Glass bottles too !. Every once in awhile I would be able to get a "Hot Lunch" that's what the program was called. Favorite was a sloppy Joe sandwich. bag of chips or fritos, apple and a...
  16. radioguy

    Countertop ice maker

    We run one in the camper all the time. My fridge is a full size but it's on a slide out. That makes winterization a pain. Not sure of our brand. We used one up, took about 4 years. Things rusted inside. We use it at home during parties our in-door refer ice maker is okay for the two of...
  17. radioguy

    Well, this was a turn of events.

    Steve Nice rig! 5th wheel trailer are so efficient on space. We started with a 30' bumper tow. Liked camping but wanted a little more room. Got a 34' Montana High Country. We love it perfect size for us. 41 foot is whole other dimension. I moves one for some friends this spring 42'. It...
  18. radioguy

    Do you use toppings on your chili?

    Just had chile last night. Elbow macaroni first topped with finely fresh grated cheddar, diced onions, sour cream and creamy jalapeno sauce. I have a lot of fresh jalapenos left over from salsa day. So I tried this. New favorite in the house. RG
  19. radioguy

    Smoked Picanha

    Wow, love that Picanha. There is a new Brazilian Churrasco restaurant that just opened up nearby. I just might visit now. Wonderful....you nailed it RG
  20. radioguy

    Hello

    Welcome from the state of Ohio. This is a great place to learn, share. Dont be shy ask questions or use the search. RG
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