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  1. oldcanalsmoke

    Heat diffuser

    I have a 3 year old Kenmore propane grill. The heat diffusers are already rotted away. What type of metal can I buy to make my own supply, rather than buy new replacement parts for $$$$$$? I dont care if its one long diffuser or 4 for all four burners. Thanks!! Mark
  2. oldcanalsmoke

    Hickory Slim Jims

    Recipe? Is that cold smoked? I want to make slim Jim for the kid and want to make sure it's safe. Thanks
  3. oldcanalsmoke

    Cures

    Where can I get cures and mace for brining?
  4. oldcanalsmoke

    Homebrewers Roll-Call

    Brewing about ten years, but the past 4 in earnest. I am all over the board as far as extract, kit, all grain, partial, BIAB etc. Its fun!! I have a Citra IPA carbing now.
  5. oldcanalsmoke

    Cheese,cheese,and more cheese

    I am sure this has been answered ad nausea, but  what woods are good what what (typical cheddar, swiss, prov, etc) cheeses. Anyone point out a list please?
  6. oldcanalsmoke

    That hillbilly is at it again!

    makers mark
  7. oldcanalsmoke

    That hillbilly is at it again!

    HA!!!! My MM date is the same!!!!!
  8. oldcanalsmoke

    My "test" cold smoker

    HA!!! Bigger is better!! Doing a test run of sharp cheddar and swiss. $1 each at Aldi for a small block, so if it gets messed up I am not out alot. Yes I am also putting the bin above the smoker. I think I have my hot plate/wood chunk ratio figured out too as far as what temp to put the hot...
  9. oldcanalsmoke

    10 Lbs. of Kraut!

    Ask WalMart for old frosting buckets. Started my beer hobby that way. So if it did not turn out, I was ok to toss the buckets. I recently placed my kraut in jars and into the fridge. Easter will be awesome with the kraut and polish sausage!! I plan on making more kraut. Ill do the bucket and...
  10. oldcanalsmoke

    Questions: Curing ingredients

    I also read that extract is the way to go to get that maple "flavor". Do not really know, as I am new myself.
  11. My "test" cold smoker

    My "test" cold smoker

  12. oldcanalsmoke

    My "test" cold smoker

    Until I am comfortable with the cold smoking process, this is my $20 cold smoke build. I started small, just like with my beer/wine hobby. I then, when had the process down, went bigger. Obviously the bin will have the meat/cheese on a rack above a bag of ice. I did a dry run, and the smoke...
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  14. oldcanalsmoke

    Beef Jerky: Ten Pounds, Two Types (with Pics)

    How can I get a charcoal ECB to maintain the low temp consistantly? I just picked up a 1,100 watt hot plate. Should I run temp tests on the different settings then go from there? I plan to pick up the Amazn smoker too.
  15. oldcanalsmoke

    Lockport, Il

    Mark from Lockport here. Smoker: ECB 13 years old Grill: Kenmore 4 burner 3 years old with the diffusers already rotted out Fav Food to smoke: BB no membrane Fav wood: still experimenting Best ribs that aren't mine: Flametree BBQ at WDW Animal Kingdom Hope to learn, and share what I know.
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