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  2. idaho

    My first smoke

    Well turned out great will post pictures tomorrow
  3. idaho

    My first smoke

    Ok so I got the smoker seasoned, Brined my chicken parts all night and now just put them in the smoker. Brine was Salt Garlic powder onion powder apple cider/ water brown sugar fresh tarragon, oregano , Onion and Garlic Rub was Smoked Paprika Onion an garlic powder fresh ground pepper...
  4. idaho

    Just got Masterbuilt Sportsman Elite 40" Vertical Gas Smoker

    Chicken is out drying, not sure if I am doing a rub or just some basic seasonings. should get it I smoker by 2 I am hoping it will be done about 530
  5. idaho

    Just got Masterbuilt Sportsman Elite 40" Vertical Gas Smoker

    Ok seasoning it today. Got 3 chickens I split in half, a big pack of legs all in my brine. I went with Salt, Dark brown sugar, Fresh Targon, Onion, Garlic, and fresh oregano, with apple cider and some powdered onion an garlic. This is my first attempt at brining or ever eating something that's...
  6. idaho

    Just got Masterbuilt Sportsman Elite 40" Vertical Gas Smoker

    Well the postman just brought me 11 foot of Qmats and a Mavrick 732
  7. idaho

    Just got Masterbuilt Sportsman Elite 40" Vertical Gas Smoker

    I think I need another app on phone I only have twitter an facebook as option
  8. idaho

    Just got Masterbuilt Sportsman Elite 40" Vertical Gas Smoker

    Tried that would not work :(
  9. idaho

    Just got Masterbuilt Sportsman Elite 40" Vertical Gas Smoker

     Yes the Mavrick was ordered yesterday as were 11 feet of Q matz have the cast iron pan and something for the water so now just need to do vent change. Yes it has a cover which was great. May season it tomorrow so can burn something next week lol
  10. idaho

    Just got Masterbuilt Sportsman Elite 40" Vertical Gas Smoker

    Ok putting it together was not bad, here are some pictures all complete IF I post them right http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n36/NIdaho_Mudder/IMG_20131227_124806199.jpg http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n36/NIdaho_Mudder/IMG_20131227_124822541.jpg
  11. idaho

    Just got Masterbuilt Sportsman Elite 40" Vertical Gas Smoker

    Just got this yesterday at Cabela's. I have read all the upgrades that need to be made and will get started on them all right away. I will try to post pictures as we assemble it.
  12. idaho

    Summer Sausage, Cheese & Butter My Oh My!!!!

    Thats cool, use to go there daily hauling the mail. My buddy lives there. May just cheat and buy a MES to get started found a new one never used for 150 it looks like the stainless one.
  13. idaho

    Summer Sausage, Cheese & Butter My Oh My!!!!

    Looks great. What part of Idaho? I am North of CDA. I am looking forward to making some summer sausage. My smoker has not been built yet so may be a little while.
  14. idaho

    Whole Hog Sausage

    Well got some free time yesterday and daughter fiancee helped and we put my grinder together. Fixed a couple design flaws from the ones i have seen. We tried it out on a few half frozen Venison steaks and tossed in some bacon. Going to get some more Venison steak out today and and will get some...
  15. idaho

    Whole Hog Sausage

    I am thinking Sunday will be MY day. Sad that to have a project day for me will require my 44 on the counter and the phrase MAKE MY day needed when people enter my space lol. Deer and Elk season start next weekend and then its 2 months of hunting :). If i get a Elk will be a good test as the...
  16. idaho

    Whole Hog Sausage

    Life sure has a way of getting in the way of what you WANT to do. Parts all sitting on the counter have everything i need except FREE TIME. Death in the family, daughter got in a car accident extra work, sheesh starting to think God does not want me to make sausage lol
  17. idaho

    Whole Hog Sausage

    Ok i have been gathering my supplies. So far i have  1- 1/4 hp motor was free so if it is not enough well nothing lost.  1 # 32 meat grinder  1 14in pulley for grinder  2 Pillow blocks for getting the speed down  1 3.5 in Pulley  1 1.5 in Pulley   2 Belts  1 1/2 bolt for the shaft on the...
  18. idaho

    Amish White Sandwich Bread

    Well i decided to make this bread. I doubled it and was amazed how fast it raised, so i have 2 loaves and a pan of rolls for my chicken an Gnocchi soup ( chicken an dumplings minus the dumplings) I will let ya know how it turns out. 
  19. idaho

    Whole Hog Sausage

     Well just ordered the pulley's to turn my #32 hand grinder into a motorized grinder. Was going to start a new thread for my build but could not find a section for that so will just post pictures here i guess. Should get to start it next weekend. So far i have a #32 i got off Ebay for 50 bucks a...
  20. idaho

    Whole Hog Sausage

    Ok want a good laugh... I despise BBQ ribs or most any BBQ (sauced) . I can not even stay in the kitchen when the family eats ribs all that sticky stuff makes my skin crawl. I am mostly interested in getting into sausage and cured meats.
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