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    Meatloaf.jpg

  2. Smoking in January

    Smoking in January

  3. richard cameron

    Smoking in January

    It’s been a busy day.  I got the smoker going and got a pork sirloin, three pork loin fillets, and a turkey going.  After 5 hours of cooking, my wife said “you forgot the meatloaf.”  We hurriedly put a meatloaf together, and put it on the smoker.  The pork and the turkey came off, and the...
  4. January Smoked Turkey.jpg

    January Smoked Turkey.jpg

  5. richard cameron

    CRAZY TEXAS WEATHER

    I live in Northern California and I guess I have it better off than most people do.  All I have gotten is 9+ inches of rain since January 1st.  Still it messes up my being able to smoke anything.
  6. richard cameron

    Cold Smoking first try

    Thanks for the input.  I didn't know it takes 14 days to cure pork bellies.  My plan was to buy them this weekend and read up on how to cure them properly. If it takes 14 days to cure, it takes 14 days.  It will probably take me that long to read all the post on how to do it properly.  Since...
  7. richard cameron

    Cold Smoking first try

    Cranky Buzzard, thank you for your admonishment on curing pork bellies before smoking them.  I plan on curing and smoking them next weekend.  However this weekend I plan on smoking some salt, cheese, and some almonds weather permitting. 
  8. richard cameron

    Cold Smoking first try

    My AMNPS came in the mail yesterday.  This morning I stopped by the California Backyard store by my house and bought some Milt’s original gourmet bbq pellets to use.  The flavor that I chose was Apricot Rosemary.  I hope I made the right decision since I bought a 20 lb bag on clearance.  I...
  9. richard cameron

    Help Identifying Wood

    I live in northern California. To me the wood looks like Ash.   Ash wood is plentiful around here.  I hope this helps.
  10. richard cameron

    Cold Smoking first try

    I’ve been reading on the SMF site for some time now about cold smoking and have decided to take the plunge.  This morning, I ordered a 5” X 8“ AMNPS smoker box to be used in my RF smoker. The next decision that I need to make is which flavor pellets do I buy?  I plan on starting off smoking...
  11. richard cameron

    What Flavor Smoke for Chicken?

    I would try a mixture of apple and cherry wood.  This should would work fine on chicken.  
  12. richard cameron

    Cooking in the cold

    I cooked the sirloins to an IT of 145 and let them cool.  I then vacuum sealed them and put them in the freezer to await their turn to be eaten.  I like to slice them up and use them in sandwiches.  My cornbread and chili are for tomorrow night’s dinner.  The tri-tip came out a perfect medium...
  13. Tri-tip and Sirloin.jpg

    Tri-tip and Sirloin.jpg

  14. Smoked Chili .jpg

    Smoked Chili .jpg

  15. Cornbread.jpg

    Cornbread.jpg

  16. Cooking in the cold

    Cooking in the cold

  17. richard cameron

    Cooking in the cold

    It was 30 degrees out this morning with clear blue skies when I fired up my smoker.  What a glories day for smoking some food.  Today’s menu consist of 5 pork sirloin roasts, 3 pork loin filets, 5 chicken breasts, and 1 tri-tip roast.  Later on, I will put on some chili and some cornbread in a...
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    Cooking in the cold.jpg

  19. richard cameron

    Need help with FoodSaver purchase

    Thanks everyone for your input.  I have decided to buy the FoodSaver 5200.  As often as I plan on using it, overheating shouldn't be a problem.  I did an online chat with FoodSavers and their recommendation was to buy the 5200.  Thanks SmokinAl for the offer,  I live too far away to pick up...
  20. richard cameron

    Need help with FoodSaver purchase

    I need some help.  I want to buy a FoodSaver Vacuum Sealer and know nothing about them.  After reading everyone’s comments on the FoodSaver V2244 I thought that this might be the one to buy.  I have run into one problem though.  I work at Target and this vacuum sealer is not sold at Target.  I...
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