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to skin or not to skin the chicken parts
I've done skinless and didn't like the surface texture. I'd rather put rub under the skin, cook skin on, and remove the skin. That fat and the skin itself really protect the meat during a slow cook session. -
New Smoker Added To My Herd
Yeah, true! But, it's all a matter of perspective. I use a gasser for grilling. Any pellet pooper I buy is going to be for que and volume - hence the FEC100 (Actually, I want the 500 but way too many zeroes at the end of the price!). Seems I need the volume pretty often for friends and church...- chadinclw
- Post #13
- Forum: Wood Smokers
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1st Brisket on My New Pellet Smoker - Heavy Q-View!
Beauty!! Now you've got me "jonesing" for brisket!! -
New Smoker Added To My Herd
Congrats. If I ever get the change I'm getting a FEC100. Love the convenience of pellets. However, I get my oak cheap - free - around here when neighbors have their trees trimmed so I can't complain about costs for my stickburning Kingfisher trailer rig. SWMBO would have my butt if I drug home...- chadinclw
- Post #11
- Forum: Wood Smokers
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Teriyaki Sticks! done
Complaining about sausage being greasy is like complaining that water is too wet!! Heck, if nothing else it'll keep you regular! -
Rytek's Sausage Book - Questions
I have both Rytek and Ruhlman books and read other books and articles on sausage making, curing, etc. I have found it a good practice when looking towards a new procedure to compare the processes in each book. I look for the common information first and then look for differences - especially... -
I Added Another MES 40" to my Herd
I've got a Kingfisher trailer rig: rotisserie stickburner and WSM and have had other charcoal and stickburners. I love them, but bought the MES40 at Sam's specifically for sausage and bacon. After researching here and buying one of Todd's mazes I'm very please with it. The insulation makes...- chadinclw
- Post #8
- Forum: Electric Smokers
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analog meat thermometer
Sam's, Bed/Bath&Beyond, local grocery store. All those carry Taylor type analog thermometers by Taylor, OXO, Polder, etc.- chadinclw
- Post #9
- Forum: General Discussion
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MES40 Temperature Differential
Remember that the temps in an electric smoker will cycle high/dead-on/low and repeat. If you were to chart your kitchen oven you'll see the same cycle. So, your temp reading will be dependent on when in the cycle you took the "snap shot". Gas and electric ovens (not single control non-thermostic...- chadinclw
- Post #5
- Forum: Electric Smokers
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Where do you get your metal pans?
Sam's, RD, some GFS stores. I don't have "hotel pans" but I do have a couple of 1/2 sheet pans that do yeoman duty when cooking at the grill or smoker(s).- chadinclw
- Post #6
- Forum: Slicers, Grinders, Tools, Equipment
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SAMS Club vs. Costco
We have Sam's and Costco across the street from each other. We've been with Sam's since 1997. I had my business card for a long time with them, too. I've never felt the urge to go over to Costco. Can't see, honestly, that there is any difference in product or quality. Another thing, Costco...- chadinclw
- Post #2
- Forum: For New Members
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1st Signs of Winter
Hmmm. We have another 10 weeks or so of Hurricane season. We "may" see frost in Feburary - just enough to slap down my banana and umbrella trees!!- chadinclw
- Post #26
- Forum: For New Members
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Special treatment for lamb?
Welcome to the neighborhood. The best tool for lamb is: I am just not a fan. I appreciate lamb as a cultural thing and can butcher, cook, and serve it. I just can't eat it. Good luck! There are lots of fans. -
First time smoke Salmon
Salmon thaws quickly. Toss it in. The fish doesn't have a clock!! -
New and Overwhelmed
Take a deep breath!! OK? Find ONE (1) recipe for a fresh sausage. OK? Make ONE (1) 5 # batch of the sausage. OK? COOK AND TASTE IT!! OK? Baby steps. I really recommend Ruhlman and Polcyn's "Charcuterie". Easy and straight forward recipes. Try a fresh breakfast sausage or chorizo first -... -
Injecting pulled pork? qview added
I started injecting many years ago when I competed. I also inject for catering. Never had any suspicion of problems. Used cool-cold apple juice and/or peach nectar, a bit of salt and sugar to make a light "brine" (for flavor, not preservation). My partner used other stuff in his injection for... -
Started late season tomatoes.
Al, Thanks for the info about the Everglades tomatoes. I just ordered some seeds. Sounds like just the thing for between Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico!! -
Started late season tomatoes.
Florida is a bit strange in that we start tomatoes for a late season due to the heat, humidity, bugs, and stuff. So, I was a bit disappointed at my seed start - my fault since they were hold overs. But, my wife noticed some sees sprouting a a "vine ripe" tomato we'd cut. So, I planted a couple... -
competition bbq
Sam's, GFS, and have found some decent brisket at Walmart SuperCenter.
