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  1. ddufore

    Diabetes and smoking

    Diabetes is not a curse, it’s more of an obstacle. Once you figure out away around all the unnecessary carbs life will be much easier. I don’t shy away from fat either. Fat will not raise your blood sugar.
  2. ddufore

    How long do u let bacon rest after smoking to slice?

    Yes, the benefits of your bacon will linger for some time.
  3. ddufore

    Boudin Time!!! Step by step...and pics.- recipe added

    Thanks again.
  4. ddufore

    Boudin Time!!! Step by step...and pics.- recipe added

    Thank you. I’ll keep looking.
  5. ddufore

    Boudin Time!!! Step by step...and pics.- recipe added

    Inda, I have a question. I love this recipe and plan to make it. I very rarely find pigs feet. What do you think about using the skin from a store bought shank portion ham. I can remove the skin prior to roasting it. Thanks.
  6. ddufore

    Tell me my cheese will be better in a month

    My feelings too, Bear. It’s all good.
  7. ddufore

    Tell me my cheese will be better in a month

    I agree that it may not improve that much. My point was that if it is packaged correctly, it will keep. As far as quality after freezing goes, it would not surprise me if it depended on the kind of cheese.
  8. ddufore

    Tell me my cheese will be better in a month

    I have stored my smoked cheese for up to 3 years. If it is vacuum packed with a good seal, it will keep for as long as you want. I have also had some freeze unintentionally with no effect IMHO.
  9. ddufore

    How long do u let bacon rest after smoking to slice?

    I left my buckboard bacon uncovered on a rack in my garage for a week. Temps were in the lower 40's. The flavor was so much better than fresh from the smoker. Wrapped loosely in parchment paper and put in fridge again on a wire rack for another week. I don't know why I wrapped it. The flavor was...
  10. ddufore

    Smoked turkey breast deboned

    ab, I didn’t mean to hijack your thread with my pic. I guess I got a bit excited when I read someone was doing the same thing as I was. I sliced mine today and it was outstanding.
  11. ddufore

    Smoked turkey breast deboned

    I did a very similar project this week also. Boned out breast and put in simple brine overnight. Tied the two halves together and after injecting with diluted maple syrup, back in the fridge overnight. Cooked over homemade charcoal and maple chunks at about 350 until IT of 165. Back in the...
  12. ddufore

    Boneless turkey breast

    Thanks, Braz.
  13. ddufore

    Boneless turkey breast

    Hank. They are also readily available to me in very northern New York. Braz. Could you elaborate on your process on curing and smoking a whole turkey breast? They sound delicious. Thanks
  14. ddufore

    Hot Italian Sausage

    I still used the whole fennel in addition to the seed I cracked/ground.
  15. ddufore

    Please don't throw rocks at me...

    Does your recipe call for paprika? If it does you could also substitute smoked paprika. I have done this and it works very well.
  16. ddufore

    Hot Italian Sausage

    I didn't have cracked fennel either so I cracked some in my spice grinder only it ended up being cracked real good if you know what I mean. Ground fennel in place of cracked will work IMHO.
  17. ddufore

    Hot Italian Sausage

    Accent is the trade name for MSG. It is a flavor enhancer. I left it out because I didn’t have it and the sausage was great. If I had it I would have put it in. As for the fennel, I would say more fennel more flavor. Very good sausage. I have the recipe in my folder. It’s a keeper.
  18. ddufore

    Hot Italian Sausage

    I made this today after reading your post. Didn't have the accent so I left it out. Kept mine bulk. Had to try it. Very tasty, can't wait to sample again after two days in the fridge. Good job.
  19. ddufore

    BBB using BriCan's Black Forest seasoning and maple sugar

    Thank you, Bear. I am honored. Brown, as I said earlier, I used a butt to check this out before spending the money on a belly. Now I will do this again with another butt.
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