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  1. padronman

    Help, pork butt turned out a little dry

    Seems you did everything right but as was said before I don't pull till I reach 205F and I don't ever wrap. One thought I had was that it was just a crappy butt......I've gotten them before. Now I stick to a known good source and all come out amazing. I also don't inject.....should be no need...
  2. padronman

    Sausage making question....

    Yes all the info you guys are sharing is helping. I got wooden dowels, untreated and I'm cutting to length and flattening the ends to keep from rolling. I got 3 of them so lots of room for say a 10lb batch or more. 128578 I'm waiting on my other supplies then I will will get started and see...
  3. padronman

    Sausage making question....

    Thanks for all the responses so far. It is much appreciated. One more question.....so a "fresh" type sausage like say Italian.....can cure be added or will it change the taste and texture? Is there a good guide to what should be cured and what should be uncured? Thanks again!! Scott
  4. padronman

    Sausage making question....

    Good morning SMF peeps! So I am going to start making sausage. I have read books, online posts, watched videos and am ready to start my adventure. I have a couple quick easy questions... 1. I read in several places that if you are going to smoke your sausage to NEVER do it without using...
  5. padronman

    Vote for Best Electric Smoker

    smoking-it line of smokers.  I am 100% satisfied with mine and use it all the time!!!
  6. padronman

    Fresh Yellowtail!!!

     All done and cooling now.  Will make some fish dip for crackers by the pool!!!
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    Fresh Yellowtail!!!

    Almost there!!!!​
  9. padronman

    Fresh Yellowtail!!!

    It's looking good and smelling fantastic!!!   Firming up nice.  Maybe another 1/2 hour Scott
  10. padronman

    My first time ever smoking.

    Great JOB!!!!
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    Fresh Yellowtail!!!

  12. padronman

    Fresh Yellowtail!!!

    Smoking up some fresh yellowtail.  Brined for 24 hours. Rinsed well.  Added a little of my rub and into the smoker for 1.5 to 2 hours.  Going to make Fish Dip out of it YUMMMMMMM. Smoking with a small chunk of Pecan. Enjoying a Firestone Walker Pale 31 to make it all worth while!!
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  15. padronman

    I bought a whole pork belly now what

    Agree here.   Chunk it and deep fry to make an awesome appetizer.  OR make bacon as previously suggested :o)
  16. padronman

    I bought a whole pork belly now what

    BACON!!!!!
  17. padronman

    Couple of quick questions

    Thanks Again Bear.  You are a gentleman and a scholar
  18. padronman

    Couple of quick questions

    Yes going to fry before eating.   I shoulda been clearer!!!   Thanks Bear Scott
  19. padronman

    Couple of quick questions

    Thanks Bear.  All good points.  I am definitely going to "fry" the bacon before eating it.  So IT won't really matter as much.   I will attempt to de-skin the bacon before going into the smoker today.  I am not going to eat it.  Next time I will de-skin before curing too. I am going to take out...
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