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  1. handcannon32x

    First time Deer Summer Sausage. Got a Few questions?

    Hey Guys.  Im make a lot of just beef summer sausage so I do have my method and seasoning pretty good.  But this will be the first that I have used deer to make summer sausage with.  I have done a little reading and have found that some people use 100 percent deer meat to make summer sausage out...
  2. handcannon32x

    Quick Question about smoking a meatloaf?

    I have smoked a meatloaf in the past but I can not remember how long it took to smoke it.  Im looking for maybe a few close guesstimates on how long a 3 pound meatloaf will take smoked between 225 to 250?  The girlfriend wants it cause here parents are coming over tonight and she is going a...
  3. handcannon32x

    First Pork Butt!

    Im smoking my first pork butt ever for lunch tomorrow for my family that is coming over.  I got a quick question for you guys.  I have a 9 1/2 Pound pork butt.  It got it rub and sat in the fridge for 24 plus hours.  I have it in the smoker now.  I have talked to a few guys that have smoked pork...
  4. handcannon32x

    Quick Question about new water pan?

    I have a MES and my water pan over the years has taken a beaten and looks a little bit rough.  Im just looking for a quick fix right now as I will be upgrading to a new smoker here soon.  So my question is, Will a small tin foil pan work for a new water pan if I sit it on the actually heating...
  5. handcannon32x

    Just gonna wing it... Fresh Pork Ham

    Well bought a whole hog for my freezer and I had a couple fresh hams out of it.  I have never done a fresh ham so Im gonna try it.  I dont really have an idea about what temp or anything.  I got it rubbed down and sitting in the fridge now ready for tomorrow.  Im gonna smoke it at 225 to 250. ...
  6. handcannon32x

    First time Pepperoni...My Method???

    Hey guys.  So it has been awhile since I have put anything up here so Im gonna give Pepperoni a try.  This is how I am planning on doing it and I am looking for insight from all of you and maybe how I can change some stuff if need to be.  Im gonna make 5 pounds of it.  Im planning on mixing it...
  7. handcannon32x

    Looking for a Pepperoni Recipe.

    Im looking for Pepperoni recipe.  Just looking for a pretty normal, original pepperoni recipe.  I have made plenty of other sausage and lately I have notice alot of store bought pepperoni in the house.  Cant have that, lol.  Thanks
  8. handcannon32x

    First Pork Loin... Looking for some input.

    My neighbor was at the store the other day and he picked me upa 10 pound pork loin.  They were on sale for 1.88 per pound.  And he knows how much I like to use my smoker.  The only catch he said is I had to share it with him, lol. Anyways, I have never smoked a pork loin before.  I got a rub Im...
  9. handcannon32x

    Vacuum Sealer Info Needed...

    Im looking to buy a vacuum sealer.  I make my own sausage and I usually do 25 pounds at a time.  Im looking to use it to keep foods in the freezer.  Im looking for info on which one works the best, and reliable.  Thanks guys.
  10. handcannon32x

    First time doing baby back. Looking for input.

    I have never done Baby Back Ribs before, or even pork.  I have done research but just want to run it by you guys so I dont waste any ribs. Im gonna pull the membrane off and season them and let them sit over night.  Im gonna smoke them between 235 to 250 for 2.5 hours.  Then wrap them up with...
  11. handcannon32x

    Maverick 732 Question?

    On my Maverick 732, I can plug the bbg lead in and the temp is way off.  I can plug it in to both the bbq and food ports and it will read the same thing.  I can plug in the food lead and that will read correct in both ports also.  My question is, is the bbq lead bad?  Thanks
  12. handcannon32x

    Question on Summer Sausage?

    Im gonna try to make summer sausage for the first time.  I bought seasoning and cure for it.  The package is for 25 pounds and its 18oz of seasoning and 1 oz of cure.  My question is, How much seasoning and cure just for a pound of meat?  Im planning on just doing a pound so I make sure I get it...
  13. handcannon32x

    Smoked Meatloaf with PICTURES!!!

    This is my third or fourth smoked meatloaf and I will say this is the best one yet.  Three  pounds of ground beef and some other stuff.  Got the pictures to show what was in it.  Enjoy cause I sure did.
  14. handcannon32x

    Question about how much charcoal to use?

    Im picking up a new WSM 22.5" smoker.  I have never used a charcoal smoker yet.  I have an electric one.  My question is how much charcoal do you put in it?  I do alot of 5 to 6lb briskets but I am planning on trying some full size packers on it also.  Thanks guys.
  15. handcannon32x

    Summer Sausage Questions?

    I want to try to make some summer sausage.  I have made brauts and polish and stuff like that.  I want to try summer sausage.  Im pretty much asking for a good seasoning and smoking instructions pretty much.  Thanks guys.  Much appreciated.
  16. handcannon32x

    First Smoked Meatloaf.

    I have been seeing a couple of these smoked meatloafs pop up on here and they all looked pretty good.  So I thought I would give it a try.  Used 3 pounds of ground beef, some onion, cheese, and some other stuff.  I tell ya what, It turned out very very good.  Glad I did it.
  17. handcannon32x

    Quick Question?

    Im planning on buying either the AMNS or the AMNPS.  I just have an electric smoker that uses would chips.  Not a very big one.  Which would be better, the pellets or the sawdust?  Thanks
  18. handcannon32x

    Which One?

    My electric smoker just hasnt been producing smoke like it was.  I will soak the chips for 30 minutes and put them in the smoker.  But it will take hours for it to even start smoking.  So I am gonna get A-MAZE-N-SMOKERS(AMNS) or the pellet one.  My question is, Which one is better?  My smoker...
  19. handcannon32x

    Looking for a nice charcoal smoker!!!

    I have a nice electric smoker now.  But its not very wide.  Not wide enough for me to do a full packer.  So I am looking for some suggestions for a nice charcoal smoker.  I am thinking an offset smoker.  I am paralyzed so I am thinking that the offset smoker would work better for me.  I want...
  20. handcannon32x

    Looking for Smoker??? Need some suggestions.

    I already have a nice electric Masterbuilt smoker.  I use it alot.  The thing I dont like about it, its just not very wide.  So I am looking for another electric smoker that is wide to put a nice size brisket in it?  Any suggestion?  I would like to stay electric but wouldnt turn down charcoal...
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