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  1. pantherfan83

    Homemade Brats

    A faster/easier way than twisting every link in opposite directions, is to just twist every-other link.  Basically when you start, you pinch two links and twist the 2nd one.  The beginning of the 2nd link is also the end of the first, so they both get twisted. The end of the 2nd link is the...
  2. pantherfan83

    Traeger for sale in Evansville, IN Craigslist

    Anyone in the southern Indiana, southern Illinois, or north-western Kentucky, tri-state area, here's one for you: http://evansville.craigslist.org/hsh/1855775456.html
  3. pantherfan83

    Input please -- sausage stuffer on Craigslist

    You should get this one instead: http://evansville.craigslist.org/app/1843214283.html
  4. pantherfan83

    salmon

    Is your grill/smoker electric?  If not, you posted in the wrong forum.
  5. pantherfan83

    Snack Stick Stuffing

    As far as I know, Grizzly has the cheapest price and their unit is the same as 5 pound-ers sold by the other companies.  I have one and I'm extremely happy with it.  My only regret is I sometimes wish I had a 15 lb model.
  6. pantherfan83

    Just bought my MES and temp is not working correctly

    If you were using an extension cord, it should be the shortest possible.  Also as heavy duty as possible too.  Have you tried plugging it directly into an outlet?  Also, I'm wondering if being in the full 100 degree sun could have messed with the thermostadt?
  7. pantherfan83

    Smoking Briskets

    I'll never tell.
  8. pantherfan83

    Smoking Briskets

    If that's the case, maybe you don't need the A-MAZE-N-SMOKER.  Sounds like your wife appreciates some good Q.  My wife would be all "All you did all day was sit outside on your fat butt, drink beer, and watch the smoke!!!"  I would not hear the end of it for a week.  Sometimes I do it anyway...
  9. pantherfan83

    Masterbuilt 40" glass view( I need more smoke)

    You've started 3 threads coming at the same question from different angles.  In one of the other threads, you said you soaked your chips for 24 hours.  Several people suggested that you not soak your chips at all.  Have you tried that? I use chunks in my MES.  Not huge chunks, but bigger that...
  10. pantherfan83

    Why do so many people here use the MES?

    The original poster of this topic has already decided not to buy an MES and got a Smokin' Tex instead.  If the continued posts in this thread are intended for him/her, this topic should probably be closed.  If they are for anyone that may be interested in hearing about the pros/cons of the MES...
  11. pantherfan83

    Sausage Stuffer on Craigslist -- need some input please......

    Of course try to low-ball them, but I'd pay up to $75 for it assuming it doesn't have any cracks.  Take it to someplace that can sandblast it, lube it up and it will be as good as new and last forever.
  12. pantherfan83

    Andouille Sausage!!!!

    I was wondering about the color too.  Did your recipe use cure (pink salt or Tender Quick), or was it a pre-mix?   When sausage is cold and goes straight into a smoker, it sweats just like a cold glass/can/bottle of your favorite beverage does on a hot day.  Letting the sausage hang for a few...
  13. pantherfan83

    Brawts help needed?

    Yes, I was talking about the recpies in the mentioned books.  Most people on this site are not smart a$$es and try to provide helpful information.  You asked for tips and suggestions.  I responded by giving you an alternate book that I believe is more helpful, encouragement to use recipes in...
  14. pantherfan83

    Brawts help needed?

    I think as far a learning about grinding, stuffing, cures, and smoking, I liked the Michael Ruhlman's Charcuterie book much better.  Recipes are a dime a dozen.  You can use Ruhlman's or Kutas' recipes as a starting point and customize them as per your tastes and availability of ingredients.  I...
  15. pantherfan83

    noobie to sausage making

    http://www.butcher-packer.com/  has the same stuff as The Sausage Maker, but it's cheaper.  Shipping charges are less too.
  16. pantherfan83

    MES DIED!!! need advice

    I believe they also added the access panel, because they sell a customer replaceable heating element for this model where they did not sell a replacement element for the previous models.
  17. pantherfan83

    First venison hunters sausage

    Welcome to the forum orangeteam! Sounds good, but seems very lean.  The weren't dry/crumbly? Any pictures?  Some here believe if there aren't pictures (QView), it didn't happen. lol
  18. pantherfan83

    Smoking Summer Sausage

    Many have an MES (as do I) and love it.  I'd recommend the 40" and recommend you get it from Sam's Club.  You can pay an extra $30(ish) bucks and extend the warranty from 1 year to 3.  The latest model has a 1200 W element and I'd make sure you get one of those. The MES has a few quirks, but the...
  19. pantherfan83

    what type plywood for a smoke house?

    If you are concerned about plywood, why use it?  I'm going to make a 2x4 frame and cover the inside with cement board.  In the cavity of the 2x4's, I'm going to install insulation and on the outside, I'm going to use leftover siding from a pole barn.  Sure, it will be heavy, but it will be built...
  20. pantherfan83

    Picked up a new toy off craigs.

    There are many kits available that come with the cure. All you have to do is follow the directions.
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