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  1. trikefreak

    cold/low temp smoking this weekend..............MUSTARD!

    I've spent the past two days smoking sea salt/granulated garlic/parsley to make my own garlic salt (heavenly), and got this crazy idea to toss some wet mustard in there too. OMG! The mustard took on a really cool flavor, and today I've tossed some chipotle powder in with it. I'm smoking about 6...
  2. trikefreak

    First Smoked Salt

    Looks great! I've cold smoked sea salt a few times, and everyone just loves it. I've not done a hot smoke with salt, but did taste some from a local spice shop. Totally different end results between cold and hot smoking salt, I suggest trying the cold smoke if you haven't yet.
  3. trikefreak

    1st Time Pork Belly (Bacon). . . . Any Help Appreciated!

    Looks great, good luck with your first bacon! I've done mine at 150* for many hours, and I like the results. I didn't want to "cook" it as much as I wanted the warmth to allow the smoke to penetrate. I thought I read about doing it this way before I did it, but don't remember what thread.
  4. trikefreak

    Anybody else smoke corned beef St Patricks' day?

    Nope, just freezing for hash come camping season. Can't help buying bulk when meats are $1.99/#!
  5. trikefreak

    Anybody else smoke corned beef St Patricks' day?

    I smoked 6,best way to cook them!
  6. trikefreak

    Fishing/Camping season coming soon, who enjoys the same?

    I'm considering my smoker options for camping, trust me! Sis and brother-in-law picked up a used MES40, and they are hooked on smoking meats now. I bought a Weber Jumbo Joe this winter, and nothing better than steaks, potatoes, and corn on the cob off a grill!
  7. trikefreak

    Fishing/Camping season coming soon, who enjoys the same?

    I bought my first boat late last summer, and really enjoyed spending the handful of weekends camping and fishing. I've been storing up some food to have for the coming season, in hopes of making the whole food planning a little easier. I've got about 12# of smoked bacon, 20# of smoked and sliced...
  8. trikefreak

    It's corned beef/pastrami time

    Looks nice! I did two yesterday, and will chop them up today to make up a bunch of corned beef hash to freeze up for quick breakfasts. Should be a nice and quick breakfast for the upcoming fishing/camping season!
  9. trikefreak

    MES40 (20072612 ) Smoker at sam's club, MES cold smoker mod pg 2

    Great to hear! I'll be watching your posts, and see how this cold smoker addition works out.
  10. trikefreak

    Where to get raw mixed nuts to smoke...

    I wondered through a local "natural" store here in town, don't remember the name. I was hoping to find a selection of meat and fish that might be different than the local grocery chains. All the meat was overpriced, but as I continued to look through the coolers, I stumbled upon a HUGE selection...
  11. trikefreak

    MES40 (20072612 ) Smoker at sam's club, MES cold smoker mod pg 2

    The second generation unit takes some practice to get it right. I've got the 18" tube, and it belched out smoke for 6 hrs, I've not tried shutting down vents to slow the pellet burn. The pellet box is a whole different exercise to keep it going, but keep experimenting!
  12. trikefreak

    Smoking Alligator--Need Help!

    I can't agree with that statement. I think alligator is delicious, and if I were to try and describe it, it's a cross between chicken and seafood. I've searched for alligator numerous times on the internet, and don't recall ever seeing where you could buy a full one. But, I bet sending an email...
  13. trikefreak

    Why aren't my snack sticks crunchy?

    We did up about 25# of snack sticks, and like you have, they were tasty but soft. Tossed them in a dehydrator, and Bam, we had delicious and snappy snack sticks! I used my electric smoker, but it just wasn't drying them out.
  14. trikefreak

    Homegrown bacon, odd smell, can it be saved?

    Thanks for all the comments. I pulled some of this bacon out of the freezer yesterday and cooked it up for breakfast. I took some to work to share with some coworkers, looking for their input on this "odd" flavor that this bacon has. I was told by two gentleman that this was bacon from a male...
  15. trikefreak

    Not happy with my new MES 40

    I don't think you'll find that bark you're used to, but work with it to get the smoke you want. I've fought with the pellet box, and plenty will tell you it's not easy if you have the model with the vent on the side of the smoker. Now, I bought a pellet tube, and that bugger kicks out some...
  16. trikefreak

    MES 40 100 degrees off from Maverick "IT"?

    Yep, email will just get you silly questions and no further replies. I gave up on my first one, and did an exchange via Amazon, and my second model is spot on. I saw signs of moisture that concerned me with the first one, I could smoke one day, and the next it wouldn't even turn on because it...
  17. trikefreak

    I will NOT give up on my AMZNPS !

    Oh, and if you want heavy smoke, get the 18" tube! I think it holds almost twice as many pellets, and burns through them in 6-8 hrs.
  18. trikefreak

    I will NOT give up on my AMZNPS !

    Glad to hear you're making headway, though it sucks to have to add a battery charger and fan to the equation. I smoked bacon on Saturday and had my best pellet experience. Chip tube, tray, and water pan removed, 125 degrees, and it kept a thick smoke going for 12 hours. I suspect the wind helped...
  19. trikefreak

    What she asks for, she gets

    I did a roast in similar fashion last weekend, in the smoker. Pretty nice meal!
  20. trikefreak

    I will NOT give up on my AMZNPS !

    I'm still experimenting with mine as well, and I'll toss another idea out there: remove the chip tube completely. I've not tried placing the pellet box ABOVE the water pan hole, I've been keeping it below it. I'll have to move things around next weekend on my next smoking adventure...
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