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  1. jtupper

    First time with this cut! Q-View

    Sorry it's been a while guys and gals. I have been a little busy and a little cold to be outside smoking. But the time has finally pushed me to get some meat going so here we go. Being from the competition world the only beef we ever did was brisket. Now I love brisket but I love money more...
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    Beer Keg Build... (failure, and need advice) WINNER WINNER... all fixed (10/6/13)

    Fiberglass insulation rope like for an oven door can easily be found at Lowes or HD. about 12$ and one should be enough for you. Check out some UDS threads and you will see what I am talking about
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    My first ribs

    Great Job!!! but unfortunatly you know the drill........ NO PICS - NEVER HAPPENED!!!!!!! Jarren
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    youngest SMF member

    26 been smoking litterally since I was born thanks to my wonderful family! Jarren
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    Hey there fellow pit builders

    Patiently Waiting.......and Watching! Jarren
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    Beer Keg Build... (failure, and need advice) WINNER WINNER... all fixed (10/6/13)

    This keeps weighing on me cause I really want to see this thing work! How bout just one intake that is a 1.5" x 1.5" square with a flap cover? Could even put it on the bottom if ya want! That would give you 2.25sq in Jarren
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    Beer Keg Build... (failure, and need advice) WINNER WINNER... all fixed (10/6/13)

    I understand you are skeptical and it does look like a lot. Here are some more points you may be interested in. You do have a small advantage since your cooking chamber technically part of the firebox. Also with the chamber directly above the flame you will get some direct heat, hence your...
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    Beer Keg Build... (failure, and need advice) WINNER WINNER... all fixed (10/6/13)

    BTW being an avid homebrewer, I love the idea here and really hope you get it going. Your son is pretty luckyJarren
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    Beer Keg Build... (failure, and need advice) WINNER WINNER... all fixed (10/6/13)

    Take this for What it is worth....I have very little expirence for building smokers other than a few smoke houses and UDS systems, but I feel I am pretty good at math and the physics required for this kind of project. I took the time to calculate a few things out and agree with everyone else you...
  10. jtupper

    Sausage for the Missus

    I have heard you can use sugar to create a better browning effect. Havn't really played with it much, but from what I have read they recomend anywhere up to 3g per kg or around 10% of your final salt content. They do make it clear though to not add enough to detect any taste at all. Also if too...
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    New MES30 and some inaugural sausage

    Elsewhere..... Back on topic j/k Here are the glamor shots and dinner tonight. Sausages were good, probably the best to date. I need to be more patient with the drying, but overall pretty great.
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    New MES30 and some inaugural sausage

    120 till dry then 140-160 slowly... It 152
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    New MES30 and some inaugural sausage

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    New MES30 and some inaugural sausage

    Started 3 new batches yesterday after buying a new Mes30. Got 2.5kg smoked jalapeno/onion., 2.5kg smoked kielbasa, and 1.3kg fresh sweet Italian. Did get any production shots but here's a little qvision for drying. More will come as the progress continues. Btw first time I have used metric...
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