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  1. biggronn

    Got a new MES30 coming

    Just won an auction on E-BAY for a MES30. $243.00, including freight. Can't wait! I've never smoked with an electric smoker. I have a propane smoker that I'm gonna convert to a cold smoker. "She who must be obeyed" thinks I'm nuts. Having 9 smokers and grills, she's probably right. Gonna have to...
  2. biggronn

    A-Maze-N Smokers

    OK OK. We have different names for stuff just like all different parts of the country. It's not just California guys.  We can smoke with the best of them. Gotta remember that California was settled by different people all over the country. In fact I was born in Georgia and raised in Texas...
  3. biggronn

    A-Maze-N Smokers

    Holy smoke!!!  I just reread your question as to what are Sacramento cut ribs. I'm losing it. (just turned 65)  I was talking about St. Louis cut ribs. Don't know where Sacramento cut comes from. Maybe cuz I'm 3 hrs north of Sacramento. LOL! Boy! Is my face red.!!!
  4. biggronn

    A-Maze-N Smokers

    The Sacramento cut of ribs is....you cut off the chine bone and end flap. Then you pull off the membrane on the bones. Nothing goes to waste. You can smoke what you cut off or use it for something else. I don't think it is just in California. I've seen it in Jeff's newsletter, just can't...
  5. biggronn

    A-Maze-N Smokers

    Thanks to all you guys that answered my questions.Got plenty more. Smokin' some Sacramento cut ribs today. My favorite! My propane man (friend) is making me up a new regulator with a needle valve on it so I can lower my heat a little for smokin trout and salmon. Got a amnps coming for cold...
  6. biggronn

    A-Maze-N Smokers

    Thanks S2K9K. Now, Where would I find a smaller fire ring? Could I just go to a smaller regulator? Finally, Is there a book out there on cold smoking? The reason I ask about the regulator is that I had a propane heater that kicked out 185,000 btu's. I hooked it up to my 3 burner camp stove for...
  7. biggronn

    A-Maze-N Smokers

    BTW. I have a propane smoker and like I said 220 is as low as I can get it.
  8. biggronn

    A-Maze-N Smokers

    Hey Trizz, I'd like to know the answer to that myself.      In fact I'd like to know where I can get all the info on cold smoking. I'm just starting out w cold smoke since I've ruined 2 loads already. I can't get my regular smoker under 220.  
  9. biggronn

    A-Maze-N Smokers

    Thanks guys for your input but that really wasn't my question. I don't have any problem keeping my pellets burning. Quite the contrary. They burn up in 30 mins.I'm wondering if I move them up away from the fire ring, will that keep them from burning up so quick. Or maybe the cheap pellets I...
  10. biggronn

    A-Maze-N Smokers

    I to am going to get me an AMNPS. It's exactly what I'm looking for, for cold smoking. I was in Cash & Carry here in northern California the other day. They sell pellets in most woods. They have Bear Mountain pellets for $9.97 for a 20# bag. Never tried pellets before. Always used chips. I...
  11. biggronn

    Chicken Kabobs

    Thanks to all. They're so good grilled that I think that's what I'll do. Plenty of other stuff to smoke. :0)  
  12. biggronn

    Chicken Kabobs

    Wow! I can't believe no one has anything for me.  
  13. biggronn

    Chicken Kabobs

    Anyone ever smoke chicken kabobs? I have a marinade that I got from Allrecipes.com that I have been using on chicken and pork for years. Always grilled it. Wondering how long I might smoke them before drying them out. I'm gonna cube them to about 2in. Pineapple bell pepper and onions. If you...
  14. biggronn

    Looking for a tomato based sauce that's not sweet.

    Thanks Dave, This is more of what I'm looking for. When I'm grilling and not smokin' I use this recipe for basting. Don't expect it to taste good cuz it doesn't. But it sure does a job on chicken and pork.Course I like the vinegar kick it gives the meat. 3 cups  vinegar 4-5 cups water 1 cup...
  15. biggronn

    Looking for a tomato based sauce that's not sweet.

    You're right Dave. Cattlemans is good. Used it a lot here in the west. Thank you. But I want a recipe of my own that I can work with. Cattleman's is a good start. Surprised I didn't think of it. I like their sauce. I think if I add a little kick it would be better. Thanks for you're input. BR
  16. biggronn

    Looking for a tomato based sauce that's not sweet.

    I had some bbq in Tyler Texas 30 years ago. Best sauce I ever had. Wasn't sweet with brown sugar, syrup, or other sweet stuff. Also reminded me of the Hickory Pit sauce we had here in California. I've looked through several pages of recipes here but it's taking a long time. I love Jeff's rub and...
  17. biggronn

    Spice barn

    Funny, I just answered the same question to another member. I buy my spices at Pendrys.(sp). I grow my own peppers for flakes and powders. I freeze everything in jars. Have stuff that's 5 years old and still good!Gonna look up Spice Barn. I love saving money.  
  18. biggronn

    How do you store your spices?

    i grow my own peppers. I make cayenne powder and flakes. I make both jalapeno and habanero smoked hickory flakes and powder. I freeze them all. I have stuff in my freezer that's been there for 5 years!!! They're still good. I buy some spices from Pendrys (sp) in 1 lb bags. Keep them in the...
  19. biggronn

    Merry Christmas

    Smokin' a ham in a snow storm on Christmas day! What could be better? Merry Christmas to all from the mountains of Northern California!!!
  20. biggronn

    ham.....regular vs spiral cut

    I bought a regular bone in ham. I was reading Jeff's recipe and saw that he likes spiral cut hams. I don't. I don't care for 1/8 in slices except layered on sandwiches. I want a bigger slice. 1/2 to 3/4 in. I've never seen anything but 1`/8 in. cut. I was thinking of cutting deep slices in it...
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