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  1. captain bandana

    WSM and cold weather

    I have just completed (two days ago) almost two pounds of aged cheddar - just waiting now for the two/three weeks it needs in the fridge. Nice sized blocks, about 4" x 4" x 1", Traeger smoker at 50 degrees F (it's cold here now) and four hours in the apple pellet smoke. Stay tuned for a...
  2. captain bandana

    Smoked jerk chicken w/ Q View

    That's great - I assume that you have been to Ochie before and know your way around. I spent my first few trips to Jah in Ochie but then discovered Negril and the long, open beach there. The best of luck to you and your bride-to-be as well as your endeavors with learning the jerk cooking...
  3. captain bandana

    Smoked jerk chicken w/ Q View

    It's kinda sad that, on a recent trip to Negril, I found that authentic jerk is being prepared in only a handful of outlets now. Mostly, at least in the case of chicken, the meat is just grilled and then jerk sauce is added when the meal is plated. So, we'll keep up the tradition and maybe we...
  4. captain bandana

    Setting up my Traeger Texas Grill with the Cold Smoker Accessory

    Thanks, Gentlemen, I have been looking at the ET 732 ( and the new ET 733) and have been weighing the pros and cons as commented by people. I agree with you, Maverick would seem the way for me to go. Cheers, Bruce
  5. captain bandana

    Setting up my Traeger Texas Grill with the Cold Smoker Accessory

    Hello from sunny Washington State. I have just bought a used Traeger Texas Grill and have added the cold smoker accessory. The whole thing went together pretty easily but I worry a little about the accuracy of the analog thermometer. I know there is a whole list of digital ones that can be...
  6. captain bandana

    How did you come up with your screen name?

    Years ago when I was a charter boat captain in the Caribbean, I wore eyeglasses. The sweat would pour off my brow and flood the inside of my glasses so I couldn't see. I took to wearing a bandana as a preventative measure. Hence, my friends started calling me Captain Bandana. 'Nuff said!
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