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  1. spoolinaz

    Turkey Brine Question

    Pops' curing brine is great with turkey. The taste and texture ham like, but you can still tell it's turkey. Here is my thread on it http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/128427/cured-turkey-breasts For a non cure, I have been using ChefJimmyJ's brine recipe. Poultry Brine 1/2C Kosher Salt 2T...
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    Preparing a picnic

    I read you on the salt. My ham and turkey was full strength and a tad too salty but still completely edible. I did some shoulder bacon and used 3/4c per gallon. That was much better. I am going to try 2/3c on the next cure to see how that is.
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    My first pork to ham (picnic) ala Pops wet cure...

    You'll be happy you did! BTW, take a look at all the links in Pops' signature, There is so much knowledge in there!
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    Preparing a picnic

    I think what Pops is saying is at that concentration, the brine will need about 14 days to be effective. 3 days won't be enough time for osmosis to do it's thing. I just did a picnic with Pops wet brine recipe and let it go for 14 days. It turned out very tender and moist, a great ham...
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    Help me with my 15lb Butt

    Can't believe I'm going to be the first one to mention resting the pork! I like to foil my butts at 165 and let them ride to 195. I then rest them in a cooler with towels until I'm ready to serve. 1 hour min! When you unwrap it to pull, it should literally fall into its separate muscles. One...
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    Need advice for smoke and reheat after 3 days...PP

    As an avid forum go'er, I have tried and love that finishing sauce! I just decided to keep it tame for the masses. Many people up here don't appreciate the Carolina style vinegar sauces.
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    Need advice for smoke and reheat after 3 days...PP

    The PP for the party was a tremendous hit! I personally thought it was a little dry after it had been sitting uncovered for a bit, but there were no other complaints. Did a reheat of the last 10 lbs leftover today, and it was gone in an hour! I am so glad that I learned to keep the foiling juice...
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    Need advice for smoke and reheat after 3 days...PP

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    My first propane smoker with lots of comments

    Honestly, the easiest thing to do is to remove the regulator and hose from the valve assembly, and plumb the NG line to it. You will find alot of people drilling out their orifices, but in my experience, the Masterbuilt burner burns too hot anyway. The NG will not burn as hot as the propane, but...
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    Need advice for smoke and reheat after 3 days...PP

    Thanks for the reply JarJar! Figured that would be the answer, but I do appreciate the temp guidlines. The pork turned out awesome, and expect the same when Wednesday rolls around!
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    Need advice for smoke and reheat after 3 days...PP

    I have about 70 lbs of butt in the smoker for a work party next Wednesday. Thanks to hurricane Sandy, I am doing my smoke this weekend, and plan to reheat day of. My question is should I vac seal and freeze for 2 days, or just store in fridge? Hate to spend the money to vac seal for 2 days. Was...
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    Buying a new smoker Bradley vs Masterbuilt

    Here is my build thread:  http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/125771/masterbuilt-xl-thermostat-control-mod# If you like to tinker, it's a fun job. If you want step by step instructions and a parts list, it's not a mod for you. Basic premise is finding a cheap gas oven and pulling the oven guts...
  15. spoolinaz

    how long to wet cure a boneless turkey breast

    Sounds about right. I would guess 18-24 depending on the brine. I used Pops brine recipe and went for 4 days, but that was bone in and I forgot to pump it. He suggests 3 days with his recipe. And no way should it take 4 hours to smoke to 165 internal. 2 hours tops. No need for low and slow on...
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    Masterbuild XL Mods - Post your mods here!

    With my t-stat mod, I am able to get 145 pretty easily with 70 or less ambient. If you want to cold smoke, just get an AMZN tube smoker. Just did some BBB with mine. Didn't even turn the smoker on.
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    Maryland Supply for BBQ stuff

    Actually, I grew up in New Oxford, know the area well. We race right over the hill at Lincoln Speedway too...
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    My first propane smoker with lots of comments

    Biggest downside to the Masterbuilts IMHO is the burner size. The one in my XL is too much and the cabinet is huge!. They use the same burner in all of their gassers. I feel bad for the guys with the smaller ones. I will say the single biggest improvement I have done was the thermostat control...
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    Wood chip or wood chunk for gassers?

    Save the chips for lower temp smokes. Use chunks whenever possible as they smolder better and give you longer smoke times.
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    Maryland Supply for BBQ stuff

    I'm about 20 min North of them. I haven't been there, but FIL and friend have. They had good things to say about them. I think they host cooking clinics from time to time too. Keep an eye on Craigslist for wood. I scored about 20 lbs of apple, plum, pear and cherry chunks earlier this year from...
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