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  1. larrym

    Traditional Sardinian lamb.

    I spent about 6 years in Sardegna when in Navy, stationed on a sub tender at La Maddelena.  Would love to see a recepie for this :)  Toss some wine my way,, still the best I have ever tasted.
  2. larrym

    what bones are safe for dogs?

    I have 2 close friends that are Search and Rescue dog owners(German Shepherds).  They are both part of #1 Indiana First response team and were at 9-11 and Katrina.  I will fire them off an email and see what their thoughts are.  Course,, I grew up with Shepherds,, they will eat anything that...
  3. larrym

    I am wanting to get an electric smoker!

    I have one of the older analog MES 30's, it was my first and so far only smoker,, though I do play around with a Weber kettle grill.  I purchased the AMNPS and a Maverick 732, this combination works great for our family get togethers.  I have smoked 20#'s of PP at one time, that feeds a lot of...
  4. larrym

    Hello from Texas

    Welcome to SMF,  browse around,, I have seen lots of pics on builds.
  5. larrym

    what bones are safe for dogs?

    Add grapes to that list,, they are deadly too.  I have always heard about not feeding chicken or pork bones but have been searching the web this morning.  Of course the government says no bones are good.. Pieces can get caught in the throat, get stuck in the intestines and not be able to...
  6. larrym

    Pizza and more

    Trade you some pp for pizza,, damn those look good,, everyone one of them.  The roll you can keep,, I burned my mouth so bad on one when stationed in Italy that I have never tried another.  Great job on those :)
  7. larrym

    Hello from Minnesota

    Welcome JoshMN,, happy you joined our little group.  Everything you need to know,, all in one place :)  Lots of long time smokers with free advice,, waiting for your first smoke...
  8. larrym

    Helloooo !!

    Welcome to SMF  :)  Did you forget to send me some ?  That looks awesome,, pork n bacon,, perfect combo :)
  9. larrym

    Introduction from Oklahoma

    Welcome GBone.  Fire up that MES, its a sweet unit and will work hard for ya :)
  10. larrym

    Call From Afghanistan

    16 year Navy vet ,, I wish him a safe tour and my thanks to him for his service.  I do not agree with us being there but am so damn proud of our men and women serving.  My thoughts to you and your family also.  I know there are sleepless nights and the stress from worrying.  Sounds like he has...
  11. larrym

    Smoked my first whole chicken

    I always use 1 gallon of water -- 1.5 cup anodized or 2 kosher salt, then whatever other liquid / spices I want to throw in for flavor.  I have done hams,butts, turkeys and whole chickens.  I always rinse and pat dry after pulling from brine then apply the rub.  Dont worry about washing off any...
  12. larrym

    Hi all again,

    Lunch delivered :)  2#'s of pp, bread, sweet baby ray bbq sauce, plates, forks.  I even threw in a small bag of bark, in case boss likes those chewy bits as much as I do.  I will say that I got a big hug n kiss when I showed up at her office door :)  Side note,, bet I didnt get 1/4 cup of juice...
  13. larrym

    Hi all again,

    Final QView.  Bone came out nice n easy, little bit of fat stuck to it but no meat.  Oh man I love the chewy bark.  I have to mark this as a good run.  Bagging some up now to take to wife for her lunch plus an extra baggie for her boss who has been begging for more :)
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  16. larrym

    casings question

    Never made my own but site does have a new sponsor and their web site is full of information. http://www.sausagemaker.com
  17. larrym

    Hello

    Welcome to SMF :)  Sounds like you scored on the free smoker,, am sure you can get parts if you search the web.  You will find info on anything you want to smoke here and lots of friendly expert advice.  Smoked suckers though ?  thought they were too boney to do anything with :) Again welcome...
  18. larrym

    Hi all again,

    Here it is, straight from the smoker,, temps hit IT of 197 so I pulled it.  9.5# took me about 18 hours. pic seems to have rotated on me. Oh well still looks good.  I am very happily surprised to see the best bark I have ever gotten on it, I dont normally get a bark like this with the MES. ...
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