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  1. R Blum

    Ash wood.

    I live in the Thumb in Michigan and we have been devastated with the ash borer. I have tons of wood from all the trees I have had to cut down. I never used any for smoking because I thought the wood with the damage would not be good for smoking.
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    Ash wood.

  3. R Blum

    Like Crawfish? Live around the Great Lakes????

    I live right on Lake Huron. They come around here I'm gonna eat those suckers.
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    Tough Casings

    Thanks. Next time I'll try soaking them longer and add a little vinegar.
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    Substituting cauliflower for potatoes?

    I love mashed cauliflower instead of mashed potatoes.
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    Tough Casings

    Made a small batch of Reuben brats today and they came out real tasty but some of the casing were real tough. I am using Sausage Makers 32-35MM Natural Hog Casing. They are kind of old but they are kept in salt and in the fridge. Is this my problem, old casings? Their website says indefinite...
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    Venison Pepperoni Question.

    I was trying a different recipe but have decided to go back to the old version. I personally love the recipe you have. Thanks for all the help everyone.
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    Venison Pepperoni Question.

    I am making 5 lbs of venison pepperoni and the recipe calls for 1 cup dry milk powder. Can I use regular milk or fermento? How much? I made this before but I don't remember what I used. Guess I should update my journal. Thanks in advance.
  9. R Blum

    Smoked Chicken Feet

    I never had chicken feet but I have always loved chicken and turkey tails (butts). Turkey tails are easy to come by but you just can't get a chicken tail. When my father would BBQ chicken we would fight over the butt. I ask the butcher for tails and they think I'm crazy:confused:. I found one...
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    I live real close to Grindstone.

    I live real close to Grindstone.
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    Using JB Weld Extreme Heat instead of welding....

    I used JB Weld Extreme Heat on a cracked block on a riding lawnmower. Worked quite well. I'm sure it would work just fine for what you are looking for.
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    New member from Northern MI

    Welcome fellow Michigander.
  13. R Blum

    Cuban Pork Loin

    Wow, I gotta try that.
  14. R Blum

    Yesterday was National Taco Day!

    National Taco Day. Now you tell me. Always a day late and a dollar short.
  15. R Blum

    Converting old freezer in pellet smoker

    So you convinced the wife to jump in the truck an go get it? LOL. One heck of a wife.
  16. R Blum

    First Prime Rib

    Just the way I like them, still screaming. A little too rare for my wife but it's seems most women I know like them cooked a little more. Looks great.
  17. R Blum

    My 1st BEER CAN CHICKEN...yumm

    My God man, how do you keep that smoker so clean. You must scrub it after every use.
  18. R Blum

    Incandescent Dimmer Switch

    This is what I use. It is a router speed control. You can set it to Hi, Med or Low. Bought at Northern Tool. Works great.
  19. R Blum

    New to smoking doing my first sirloin

    That's what I'm talkin' about.
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    New to smoking doing my first sirloin

    Can't wait to see the money shot.
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