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  1. doctord1955

    Input wanted on warming cabinet smoker project

    I have filled mine with 60# SS on a zero degree day! Took 10-15 min to get back up to 140 degrees and has had no trouble running in cold wind or snow! My element is a 2000 watt stop top element! 5000 is a pretty big element!!
  2. doctord1955

    Input wanted on warming cabinet smoker project

    I changed mine over to 220 because when loaded would take over 20 min to back up to temp!! turned a buffet pan upside down to cut a hole for electric stove burner pan so i didn't have to cut holes in warmer cabinet!  for propane u will want pilot safety in case pilot goes out to shut hole unit down!
  3. doctord1955

    4PoGo7 needs PID advice and help

    costs about $100 dollars for all the parts from Auber then a box to mount it all in! Ive made 3 or 4 for my boys and nephew!
  4. doctord1955

    Different types of sugars....

    I was always told that the Turbinado doesnt burn as easy when u use higher heats!
  5. doctord1955

    ok i have always put butt on a rack but would in a pan be better???

    I always put mine on a rack over a pan with water onion celery seasoning in it to catch the drippings to strain and add back to the pulled pork when done!  
  6. doctord1955

    Why brown sugar?

    I'd cut sugar in half and use the same amount of maple syrup! Or u could use a maple flavoring ! Maplelene I think is one sold I grocery store!
  7. doctord1955

    sausage help

    I have never used it in any sausage ive made always used about a 50-50 ratio on dear to pork butt!   Dont use more than 10% on cheese
  8. doctord1955

    Why brown sugar?

    You don't have to use brn sugar!! You can use any type of sweetener in any combination!  You just have to or I should say u want to use the recommended amount of sweetener!  Use what other people have worked out to ur advantage!  U can tweek it to ur taste!  Just dont chanhe the amt of TQ
  9. doctord1955

    Barbecue taste and smell won't go away (was Burn Co.)

    Wash ur hands with white vinegar!!
  10. doctord1955

    Door Gasket

    Wood stove gasket rope installed with high temp silicone
  11. doctord1955

    Smoking in cold weather

    if you have a insulated smoker with adequate heat source you will have no trouble!!  Just need to learn how your smoker is affected by wind or snow!  I have a sealed refri conv smoker that i have used when its below zero with no problem!
  12. doctord1955

    new smoker build.

    u will be fine with the spray adhesive!  it wont be in the inside box!  if u r worried drill a couple of holes on outside the diameter of a couple of SS screws so after your first couple of test runs you can put the screws in!  the adhesive will have gassed by then!
  13. doctord1955

    A couple of questions on a new build...

    Mine is right in the middle on the a back just above drip pans! long shafted commercial Aquarium pump motor!
  14. doctord1955

    A couple of questions on a new build...

    Have u thought about a fan to even heat out so no hot spots and then works as a dehydrator also!
  15. doctord1955

    A couple of questions on a new build...

    What r u going to use for controls?
  16. doctord1955

    A couple of questions on a new build...

    I used 3 in flue pipe! Dampers for 3 in can be hard to find! Look at a older non chain type hdw store!
  17. doctord1955

    A couple of questions on a new build...

    I have built 3 refrig conversions all electric! All 3 in exhaust and 1 1/2 fresh air intake! U want a damper for controlling humidity when doing sausage! I use a single 1800 watt stove top element on mine! I have found with the size needs to be 220 to heat it if u r going to put much...
  18. doctord1955

    FALL GIVEAWAY AT A-MAZE-N PRODUCTS

    going to the orchards!
  19. doctord1955

    Smoking with pine?

    Id do as mentioned earlier get a cheap cut of meat and give it a try! What do u have to lose!
  20. doctord1955

    High temp caulk for build question

    Red Devil Industrial 100% RTV Silicone Hi-Temp Red Cost $8.99 a tube at Heating Supply house safe to use in ovens!
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