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  1. darwin101

    AMAZN pellet smoker issues

    Well I forgot to ask the most important question.  Are you cooking while using the tray or cold smoking?  I have the same setup and it will work for me if the chip loader is removed and the top vent is wide open.  I don't use the tray if I am cooking, I just use the chip loader for a bit of...
  2. darwin101

    AMAZN pellet smoker issues

    Lack of oxygen is more than likely the issue.  Make sure the pellets are dry and the pellet tray is getting sufficient air movement. If one lane burns then stops, I would think it an oxygen issue.   Which model of the MES do you have?  Maybe someone will have solved the same issue. 
  3. darwin101

    Smoked Hummus

    I use precooked canned beans. Blitz the heck out of them in a food processor until smooth. If you want a finer paste try passing the paste through a seive. Tahini is optional, but fresh lemon juice, garlic and cayenne is a must for me. I have never tried with dry beans. Do you guys have a...
  4. darwin101

    Clean, Cool Smoke via Thermodynamics

    This is all very generous of you Tom. Thank you.
  5. darwin101

    looking to buy my frist pellet smoker

    Do a bit of research on them, their customer service is frequently challenged! 
  6. darwin101

    Andouille Sausage

    Cook and taste a small patty before you stuff the sausage.  I made the NOLA sausage recipe once and I did not find it to be spicy. Spicy is a very subjective adjective!  
  7. darwin101

    getting ready to smoke my chili harvest Chapter 1

    I will be watching this project.  
  8. darwin101

    Bacon wrapped smoked Chuckers / Chukars - QVIEW

    Great looking breast, you did great job with those.      Those barred feathers on the birds side would be a great present if you have a fly tying friend!  
  9. darwin101

    Inconsistent meat smoking

    I can't speak to the water question, but i have the MES 30 also and it does have major hot spots. Luckily I got mine for cold smoking so it's less of an issue. When using it to cook I have to rotate the items around to try and keep the cooking process even. It sucks but I don't know any other...
  10. darwin101

    Green Mountain Smoker

    Paul, Give the folks at BBQ Island a call.  They are in Temp and well respected bunch from all I have heard.  They recommended the Green Mountain to me when I called to ask about Traeger. I think I will be picking one up as soon as I do my taxes and clean up the back patio. ...
  11. darwin101

    Love Bacon-Can't MakeIt.

    I would suggest a few things.   1.  Make sure you slice across the grain.  Looking at the slab you should be see the direction of the muscle fibers.   2.  While learning something new, use no more than you are comfortable with ruining.   3.  Keep it simple until you are good with the basics. ...
  12. darwin101

    A-MAZE-N-PELLET-SMOKER(AMNPS) is on the way

    I have 2 pellet trays and a tube smoker, no problems.  All of these were purchased a different times and frequently used.   Use dry pellets or dust and have good airflow and they work a treat!
  13. darwin101

    Boudin ?

    +1  I been eating their boudin for years, it's awesome. 
  14. darwin101

    Cabela's brand of pellets?

    Thanks for the update on the Cabela's brand of pellets.  The heavy ash sounds like a no go for me.  I still have not tried them and I am overstocked with other brands.  I added to my stock while not remembering what I had in the garage and I got a bag of pure cherry from BBQ Island and pure...
  15. darwin101

    Lucerne cheese on sale - Jewel Osco

    This forum is causing me to to add a new outlet / breaker in the garage for a new refrigerator. Twenty pounds of smoked cheese is taking up too much space in the house. Thanks for the heads up on the Lucerne . Thumbs Up
  16. darwin101

    Tips for smoking garlic

    I have pureed roasted garlic and onions with salad oil, placed in small jars and stored in the freezer. Both are great in mashed tatters and all sorts of other dishes. I do the same with the jars of pesto from Costco. A batch of each, well smoked is on the to do list. I love smoked onions...
  17. darwin101

    Do you buy in bulk or direct from the creamery ??

    So far I just watch the local grocery stores for sales. Usually around $3 per pound .
  18. darwin101

    Things to smoke for Christmas Gifts, ideas?

    This post reminded me of a recipe by Todd that I wanted to try. http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/120442/smoked-mixed-nuts and another I ran into. http://www.bigoven.com/recipe/sugar-spice-pecans/169460
  19. darwin101

    First attempt at cheese

    I lost a batch of cheese when the pellets started burning instead of smoldering....  all the blocks melted.  I had an interesting mess to clean up.     I was much more careful after that.  
  20. darwin101

    wheres a bargain on slim jim casing?

    I have never made snak sticks, mainly because using lamb can be a pain. Then again I have not used lamb in a few decades.  I should try the collagen, seems much less trouble.  "Sprouts", a local grocery store sells the pre-cleaned and threaded hog casings by the piece.  I think is about $2.50...
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