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Each year I hate the cold more and more. I grew up in Central California and they did not have weather like this. It is not even right. The other night it was 5F what is wrong with me? Why I stay here is because of family but sometimes that is also the reason I want to move.
I would love it if you did. You may have all you want. However it is in the North side of Lowell. If you want I can see if I can find some in your area. Last year I cut down a bunch in Montague and I believe that would be closer to you.
The beautiful thing about this location is that I can...
Very nice work. Always nice to have helpers.
Also I like the idea of the cork on the thermometer. From the lack of smoke on the cork looks like a first time use.
I have tried this a couple of times. Added a few variations based on what I had available. I am here today to tell you this is our new family favorite. THIS IS AWESOME. It tastes so great. Thank you so much for sharing this and for such a wonderful tutorial. Thanks from the bottom of my ....stomach
Question: Do you leave it whole or slice it in half to "speed" up the time?
I admit that I have cut them in half before and not sure there is a large diff in the taste. I feel that I get more bark due to increased surface area.
Often you can get pork trimmings and that will work too. Generally around 15-20% fat.
I have a few friends that when they butcher their hogs save me the fat but before they grew their hogs I would order the trimmings.
Also you may want to get in the habit of saving larger chunks of fat from...
Wow that is awesome. I have done Summer Sausage and snack sticks just never that many at one time. I bow to your extreme high levels of determination. Nice work.
My understanding is that the meat takes on the smoke flavor until it reaches 140F. I do not remember where I heard this at but that is why I do not foil until after it reaches 140F. I would guess that if it is in foil smoker or oven would not make a large enough difference.
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