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  1. davidmcg

    2 kegs

    I recently came into possession of 2 kegs, both of which have cracked valve necks. Anybody ever converted one into a smoker?
  2. davidmcg

    Wood Smoker - Water Pan or Not?

    I didn't mean to not use a water pan, because I also have an offset and at one time I used water. I just switched to sand with a cup of water or so added to it. The meat in my smoker stays nice in moist. Thing is, every smoker is different and some are sealed better. Sand in my opinion just...
  3. davidmcg

    Old Milwaukee Smoker

    Hey Moss, I have seen them for the same price on Craigs list with both the Mizzou and KU colors. Must be a good friend, thats a fair piece of money.
  4. davidmcg

    Wood Smoker - Water Pan or Not?

    Water pans in an offset aren't really that necessary. Generally the best thing they do is catch drippings to control what can be a mess, along with being a heat sink to retain heat when the occasional need comes along to open the smoker door. Other need for a water pan would be if the air is...
  5. davidmcg

    Hello from Kansas

    Howdy Coach, welcome to SMF. I live up here in McLouth and my smokers consist of a UDS, a homemade offset, an ECB and a gourmet electric. To your Wichita Yoder model we go. I would say load her up with some lump and bring her up to 350 or so and keep it there for between 4 to 6 hours. That...
  6. davidmcg

    Where can I get a fatty piston

    Cowgirl has the entire build process on her blog page; http://cowgirlscountry.blogspot.com/index.html
  7. davidmcg

    Given some bear meat now what?

    Well ya could pack it in dry ice and ship it to me. I would love to try to smoke some bear or moose meat.
  8. davidmcg

    ? on how much cherry wood

    How long you apply smoke comes down to 2 things. Your personal preferences and the cost to use the wood through the entire process. Most will tell ya not to use the wood for more than half the time, mostly because after that the meat doesn't pull the smoke flavor in as easily, the other reason...
  9. davidmcg

    Horse Trader Salsa

    Mud? I love mud. NOT! But the teenagers are already taking advantage of it and playing mud football. Good thing it isn't cross country season. Jeanie, you watch out for them twisters. Its time to be sure the shelter is clean and stocked with flashlights, water and food, first-aid and a...
  10. davidmcg

    Horse Trader Salsa

    You know, when I saw her name, I just had to copy and post it, I knew you would like the name. I am gonna have to try it too and very soon. Things are good here, getting lots of rain. About 1.5" this week as of 7 am and its pouring again. They say it may end Friday night. Hope so, I am...
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    Horse Trader Salsa

    Horse Trader Salsa Paula Dishbrowe Paula Dishbrowe's Cowgirl Cuisine 20 ounces of fresh red, green and yellow jalepeno, serrano or baby bell peppers, stemmed but not seeded 1 large ripe tomato chopped 1 medium onion, chopped 3 to 4 thyme sprigs 1 tsp salt 1 1/2 tsp red wine vinegar 2 cups...
  12. davidmcg

    Foiling ribs.

    I spray the ribs and also pour a little into the foil.
  13. davidmcg

    Ghost In My House?

    Hey big Ron I got a TV that does the same thing. Spooky stuff.
  14. davidmcg

    smoking squirrels and chipmunks

    Next time we smoke them I'll post some pics.
  15. davidmcg

    smoking squirrels and chipmunks

    When your a stockman by trade or just have a few cows or horses, chipmunks are about as welcome as praire dogs, moles and rats. They dig holes and tunnels that take a prize head of beef and make hamburger. Not to mention, they gtet into feed bins and eat the grains. I put the size up about...
  16. davidmcg

    smoking squirrels and chipmunks

    I smoke squirrels as well as grill them. Wrap in bacon, with just a little garlic and salt/pepper, smoke at 190 until they are 168 to 170 internal. Using oak or mesquite on them is my favorite. Great stuff. Never done a chipmunk, but they would definitely be small, about the sixe of a turtle...
  17. davidmcg

    Ceramic grills/smoker..

    Kaiser has a way to go. I saw a guy once a few years back that took 1ST place in ribs doing this. Its something I have been thinking about the last year. But I already have one electric and not sure if I want another. Not sure how well they would do with charcoal or lump which is what I...
  18. davidmcg

    Smoking in a Barrel

    Well ya done now by posting that pic. I bet several of us are dreaming up plans for our drums now. I am now. Just have to remove the Jayhawk plaque and put it on the outside of the wood.
  19. davidmcg

    charcoal starter???

    That won't hurt a thing to get them started that way. But in the absense of a store bought chimney starter and no coffee can, would ya happen to have any black wood stove pipe or maybe a neighbor. I make my own chimney starters out of it. had to make one just today as a matter of fact. The...
  20. davidmcg

    Allergic to hickory

    Apple, cherry, mesquite are three favorites. The wife doesn't like hickory and we don't use pecan that often.
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