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  1. meatsweats86

    2017 Minnesota Amatuer Maple Syrup Season w/ pics - Includes Recipe for the "Sapskey"

    You are correct on different trees being tapped. Birch, box elder and walnut are some you can tap, however Sugar Maple yields the highest sugar ratio which is what we have tapped. As Chef JimmyJ mentioned, back in the day the sugar content was much higher than it is now. The type of tree and...
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    2017 Minnesota Amatuer Maple Syrup Season w/ pics - Includes Recipe for the "Sapskey"

    We figured we are pretty lucky with a 2-3% yield. Some people on a forum were saying they have to boil down 70-80 gallons to get 1 gallon syrup. At that point, I'm not sure the juice Is worth the squeeze.
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    2017 Minnesota Amatuer Maple Syrup Season w/ pics - Includes Recipe for the "Sapskey"

    You would be sitting at the kids table with comments like those! Even the kids don't like the fake stuff anymore.
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    2017 Minnesota Amatuer Maple Syrup Season w/ pics - Includes Recipe for the "Sapskey"

    The last 2 years we hauled everything to our lake cabin and was able to ice fish and boil at the same time.  Unfortunately the ice was unsafe this year so we decided against it. Aunt Jemimas taste like S**t compared to homemade syrup or any real maple syrup for that matter. I would recommend...
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    2017 Minnesota Amatuer Maple Syrup Season w/ pics - Includes Recipe for the "Sapskey"

    Thanks for the comments guys. The trees by us can typically produce 10-13 gallons per season. Due to the odd winter here, it's almost like we had 2 seasons this year.  We have more trees we could tap, but we don't have enough weekends to spend boiling hence the need for a bigger evap pan. The...
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    The Gibson, A pellet fridge project.

    Great Looking Build. You know you love your smoker when an anti theft device gets installed. I would probably put that on milk carton if it went missing! May I ask why the vent is only half way on the side vs going out the top? Also, what is the best way to cut a hole for exhaust so the tub...
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    2017 Minnesota Amatuer Maple Syrup Season w/ pics - Includes Recipe for the "Sapskey"

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    2017 Minnesota Amatuer Maple Syrup Season w/ pics - Includes Recipe for the "Sapskey"

    Howdy All, Making homemade maple syrup was a hobby my 2 brother in laws and I started about 3 years ago. With only 12 trees single tapped, we collected roughly 120 gallons of sap YTD. We tapped the trees roughly 4 weeks ago as it got into the 60's during the day and froze during night which was...
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    First Build - Offset, 20" steel pipe.

    Thanks for the quick response. Great looking build as this gives me inspiration. Points to you! How did you cut the end piece that got welded to the ends of the smoke chamber and fire box. Due to the thickness, I cant imagine cutting them by hand and getting them perfectly round???  Also...
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    First Build - Offset, 20" steel pipe.

    I know this is a little older thread, but can anyone tell me what paint / coating is being used? Is it the same for the inside and outside? I see a lot of smokers that are painted on the inside including the grates it looks like. I thought paint on the inside was a NO NO??? If the inside is...
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    Finally getting started on my UDS build.

    Awesome Looking Build. Can you tell me where you got the 2 inlet tubes and the 5" threaded pipe for smoke stack. Were these items purchased or made yourself. I found places that sell the inlet tubes, but I am having a hard time paying $80 plus for a set. Also curious why you added the 1"...
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    Pepper Stout Beef Pizza

    Holy Batman Shit......that's a good looking pie! What are you using to cook those beauties? Crust looks awesome. Point to you sir!
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    1st timer making Pops recipe: Country-Style Breakfast Sausage - Simple ingredients = Excellent flavo

    Thanks for the awesome hints and tips guys. I did a test fry with the coarse ground and I liked that best, but the wife felt like she was going to bit into a piece of fat and would quit eating it then.  Maybe I'll try the medium ground next time. I like a little heat in mine so next batch is...
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