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  1. jlmacc

    Buying new grill and want opinions on weber grills?

    I have a weber kettle,and I love it.I had a few cheapy grills in the past and the don't last, and would heat uneven.The weber is so easy to control your temp and it is I think about 5-6 years old and is in excellent shape,nothing wearing out or falling apart.I use it quite a bit also. P.S I...
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    growing taters

    hello everyone, Hope you all had a great weekend!You have all gave me great ideas so far.I wish I would have asked before I planted my taters.I have tried to keep putting dirt over them but they are getting really tall now and that is not working anymore.I think straw would help but to get a...
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    Green Onion and Gouda ABT's

    those look tasty!
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    growing taters

    Just got to read the replys here.Thank you all for the good info.I really like the 55 gallon barrel idea,that is different.I have been covering them up with more dirt as they grow.Next year I will do the barrel or do the trench.Thanks again,have a great evening guys!
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    my first UDS build

    That looks awesome!I really need to build me one of these!
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    Deal of The Day on KC Craigs List. Kingsford Charcoal

    Wish I lived in Kansas!
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    growing taters

    thanks, I will take your advice.I didn't know it could be toxic?You learn something new everydayThanks again!!
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    growing taters

    Hello all, I have a quick question about growing potatoes.I planted some in my garden a few weeks ago and they are sprouting.I read the bag and it said to use straw to cover them up when they get a few inches tall?I have planted them before years ago as a kid and don't remember doing this.Is...
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    Do you buy charcoal in bulk? Where?

    I usually buy Kingsford charcoal.I get it from menards.I bought some last weekend 2 20# bags for 14.99 and you also got a free bottle of starting fluid.I never really use fluid.I have a chimney that does a great job.
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    Fishy taste

    Thanks a lot guys,these were caught towards the end of the year last year when the water was warmer,as rbranstner said.I will try both methods stated thanks!
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    Fishy taste

    Quick question for you guys.I took a bag of bluegill out of the freezer to thaw.Is there anything I can do to get rid of some of the fishy taste?Thanks!
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    Another batch of Smoked Salmon

    That salmon looks great.I tried smoking some and must of brined it to long it was real salty.
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    coffee

    I have been drinking dunken donuts coffee.I also like regular folgers.I would like to start roasting my own.I just recently have been reading up on it.Anyone out there who roasts there own have any tips for a newbie roaster?
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    summer sausage casings

    Like eveyone else said,A hint to keeping it tight though,we sometimes will take the casing and squeeze it it the middle and make it into 2 different links(if you have a long enough casing to start with).It will get real tight.
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    Brine for Cornish Hens?

    Hello, My father inlaw made 25 cornish hens for Christmas dinner and they were great!He uses this brine mixture we get from the local butcher.I think it's a local company.It's Reicherts "sweeter than sweet"Great stuff. Well anyways he soaked them for 2 days and smoked with applewood,best hens I...
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    Who has a kegerator?

    Thanks again guys for the info.Yeah I seen your kegerator,I have to say you went all out on that great job!I would love to have something like that.I think I will be ok with the temps.We don't see below temps all that often.It is in the garage also so it is somewhat out of the weather.Thanks a...
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    chilie fatty

    That looks good!We are at 30 right now with snow on the ground!Can't wait to see what it looks like when finished.
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    High temp cheese

    Thanks for the link.I went with butcher & packer company.They offered 10# of pepper jack for $44.00.It came to $5.37 a pound with shipping included.So I saved a little bit of cash compared to what my butcher was charging.If anyone wants the link to these people here it is...
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    Who has a kegerator?

    Thanks guys, Appreciate the info and links.I don't have a fridge as of yet,I had one out in my garage but it took a crap a year ago.I will keep my eyes open on craigslist like you said,also we have a local radio show that has a show called the trading post which people can advertise things they...
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    Who has a kegerator?

    Wow that is a lot more than I had thought it would do.Now to convince the wife that this will save us money in the long run
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