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  1. chefal

    BGE-$400-Cape May County NJ

    I have been looking at these for a possible upgrade. Any opinions on them would be appreciated.
  2. chefal

    First time making jerky

    Awesome job! I have to try this soon.
  3. chefal

    First Smoke - Dino Bones - QView

    Looks awesome. Congrats on the first smoke in the new smoker!
  4. chefal

    Pulled Pork Smoke with Qview

    was purchased at Costco, but I did make the slaw sauce, finishing sauce, and the sauce on the sandwich from scratch. Thanks for the points!
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    Pulled Pork Smoke with Qview

    Had a large 10lb shoulder smoke over the weekend. Here are the photos: Trimmed up and ready for rub: Rubbed up. I decided to use honey instead of mustard to hold the rub but couldn't notice any difference in the taste. Wrapped up and into the fridge overnight Onto the smoker at 225-240. I...
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    Can you smoke pistachio shells?

    I was smoking a chicken this evening, and munching on some pistachio nuts. Then I wondered to myself: Can I throw these nut shells on the coals and smoke with them? Anyone?
  7. chefal

    Walnut Smoke.... Don't be Afraid!

    So right before I found Jeff's list of smoking woods, I bought some walnut wood, and then saw that the list says it is a heavy smoke and not to use it. But I had it sitting here and decided what the heck, let's try it on a chicken. First I had to take the bark off as it had some icky looking...
  8. chefal

    First mozzarella smoke with photo

    I know the feeling. I was trying to smoke in the summer here in Las Vegas when it was 112 outside and boy is that a challenge!! Let's just say very little charcoal is needed lol.
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    Nuff lurkin

    Lots of great folks here. Enjoy!
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    First mozzarella smoke with photo

    First you set the cheese out for a few hours to let it get a bit of a skin. What I forgot to mention, and this is important...I put the cheese into a disposable aluminum pie plate, and then put it into another aluminum pie plate filled with ice, and then onto the smoker. This allows it enough...
  11. chefal

    First Baby Backs with Qview

    Ribs Rubbed up with Jeff's recipe. Two hours at 225 and then into the foil with apple juice Two more hours at 225 and all done The final very tasty result
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    First Almond Smoke with Qview

    Almonds tossed with Tobasco, Butter, Dry Mustard, Worcestershire, Garlic Powder, and Salt Onto the smoker for two hours at 225 with apple and pecan wood. Came out nice and spicy and smoky
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    First mozzarella smoke with photo

    Tried my first cheese smoke. Let the mozzarella sit out for 3 hours to get a nice skin, then into the smoker for 1 hour at 150 with apple and pecan wood. Then back in the fridge for a few hours to firm up. Came out great!
  14. chefal

    Costco Meat Slicer

    Picked up a Waring meat slicer at Costco. It was only $49 so I thought I would give it a try. But it will be going back soon as it is underpowered and mostly plastic. The instructions state it is for short 10 minute or less jobs but after only a couple of minutes I could smell the motor. Not a...
  15. chefal

    Meat slicers and grinders

    I am not going to be doing large quantities of meat, but would like the option of making my own bacon (slicer), burgers (grinder), etc. We are a small family of 3 but about every other month cook for about 8-10 friends.
  16. chefal

    Meat slicers and grinders

    Probably no more than $300 for both.
  17. chefal

    Meat slicers and grinders

    Looking for a halfway decent meat slicer and meat grinder, not commercial grade but not a cheap one either. Any opinions would be appreciated. Thanks in advance!
  18. chefal

    My first Fatty and first QVIEW

    First off, a special thanks to BMUDD, MBALLI, and BMAN for their help and tips!! OK, here is a photo of the built-in, 10-year-old gas grill that has been collecting dust since I got my smokers. and this is a photo of the smokers, located behind the bbq island Sausage bagged and rolled out...
  19. chefal

    Anybody use SNAPFISH for QVIEW?

    I already have a snapfish account, but can't seem to get images to load. Anybody have a solution or do I have to get a Photobucket account instead? Thanks in advance.
  20. chefal

    Planning my first Fattie smoke

    Hello, All. I will be attemting my first fattie smoke (along with my first QVIEW) in the next day or two and had a few questions for the group. It will consist of a 1 pound maple sausage stuffed with scrambled eggs, bacon, cheese, and veggies. 1. what is the ideal smoking temp? 2. should I...
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