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  1. GatorAGR

    Awesome rib eye

    I really want to try a sous vide as well. Just got a Ninja Foodie crock pot that does sous vide. I may try it in there first.
  2. GatorAGR

    Favorite “Tools of the Trade”

    About to get a torch myself!
  3. GatorAGR

    Favorite “Tools of the Trade”

    Also timely as I burned my hand on a grate while installing my ceramic deflector on my KJ without my leather glove! 😩
  4. GatorAGR

    Pork spare ribs

    That’s amazing! Thanks for sharing. Adding it to my list.
  5. GatorAGR

    Favorite “Tools of the Trade”

    Was just thinking about the long tongs as I was reaching for my ribs with standard tongs!
  6. GatorAGR

    Pork spare ribs

    What the heck is that piece of heaven?!
  7. GatorAGR

    Favorite “Tools of the Trade”

    What are your favor tools of the trade? For example…Favorite grill gloves, trays/tubs, cutting boards, knives, etc.? Not necessarily thermometers, grills, but all the other “tools” that you couldn’t do without for your grilling, smoking.
  8. GatorAGR

    Winter in central Florida (picture heavy)

    My daughter is at UF and my wife and her will visit Blue Springs in Feb. I miss North Florida.
  9. GatorAGR

    What was the last concert that you went to?

    Sturgill Simpson at the Chicago Salt Shed. Great venue. Outdoor with the Chicago skyline in the back ground.
  10. GatorAGR

    Hello from Indiana!

    That sounds awesome. What's the name of the place?
  11. GatorAGR

    Hello from Indiana!

    Hello! I'm in Central IN and don't get up north much, but if I do, I'll swing through your place. Good luck!
  12. GatorAGR

    Winter "Storm" - Jalapeno Cheddar Pork Summer Sausage

    I work for a Japanese company. Did a double take on the "jap powder". :emoji_laughing:
  13. GatorAGR

    Winter "Storm" - Jalapeno Cheddar Pork Summer Sausage

    So do you dehydrate fresh jalepenos yourself and then re-hydrate them prior to mixing or buy dehydrated jalepeno flakes and hydrate them with water prior to mixing?
  14. GatorAGR

    Winter "Storm" - Jalapeno Cheddar Pork Summer Sausage

    I'd like to know this as well. Made a batch recently and didn't dehydrate the jalepenos and got very little heat. Not sure if that's the reason or just didn't use enough.
  15. GatorAGR

    Snack Stick Casing Closure

    What kind of casings do you use and what's your cooking method? This is exactly the look I'm trying to achieve. I like the wrinkled finish.
  16. GatorAGR

    Casings

    Thanks. My method isn't working which is why I ask. My collagen casings are tough/chewy and don't bind well to the meat so I'm searching for suggestions on how to improve. Seems sheep or possibly improved quality collagen's are my next step. I also prefer the wrinkled look and haven't been able...
  17. GatorAGR

    Casings

    Can you explain more on why smoking is the problem? I've been doing the typical couple hours drying at 100-120 then bumping up temp 15 degrees or so every hour until 170. I pull when IT has been at or above 135 for an hour and a half then ice bath and bloom. How does this affect the "chewyness"...
  18. GatorAGR

    Masterbuilt MB20073519

    Tagging @tallbm . He’s your guy for everything MES electronics
  19. GatorAGR

    Getting better!

    Thanks! Had to buy store bought ground beef on this batch, but just got a grinder for Christmas so that’ll be the last one. Looking forward to that next step In the process.
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