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  1. diesel

    First Canadian Bacon - A Newbie w/Kakorrhaphiophobia

    Good job on the bacon..  and the attitude is my favorite part.. I love that you are already thinking about how to improve you results..  This forum rocks! Aaron.
  2. diesel

    Anyone use a "Radical" secret ingredient?

    No secrets. I will post my rub recipe.  The key to good Q is time and love.  I have tweeked my recipe for over  10 years...  and about 5 years of reading and participating in this forum.  (to be honest after joining this forum my smoking meat knowledge has seen the biggest improvement)  and I...
  3. diesel

    Bacon tastes right but not getting any color after 15 hrs of smoking... What's up?

    Yes.. yes.. very nice looking pile of bacon.  I bet that pile isn't that big now! great job. Aaron
  4. diesel

    Scarbelly Memorial Smokeout.

    Very good idea.  Looks like chicken wings and maybe making up some pepperoni sausage. 
  5. diesel

    Looking for a Pepperoni Recipe.

    Hey Rexlan, that sounds like a good idea!  I have a few friends that hunt and it is bow season around my parts.  Maybe I will check in w/ them and see if there is any available.  OH ya.. and good thing about not having gators around here.. They have big teeth..  but I am interested in the...
  6. diesel

    First Timer bacon questions

    Hello Hebby, Well, I just noticed this post so you are probably well into the cure by now.  Lets see some picts of how things are going.  I have been curing bacon now for a little over a year.  Have not bought bacon from a store since.  I don't vacuum seal I just buy the 2.5 gallon zip locks...
  7. diesel

    Looking for a Pepperoni Recipe.

    Hmm.. I have a 10lb butt in the freezer along with the other meats called for.  Sounds like a good plan.  I live in Va and if you look at the weather reports I wont be doing anything outside these next few days.  Sounds like a good opportunity to make some sausage (pepperoni). thanks for the...
  8. diesel

    A Great Man Has Passed Away

    Wow, He was always a part of SMF for me.  Gonna be missed.  RIP Gary.
  9. diesel

    bottle conditioning

    I bottled this weekend.  Used Cane sugar, turbinado to be exact.   I found the link below with a calculator. http://hbd.org/cgi-bin/recipator/recipator/carbonation.html?15132099#tag I guessed on the temp of the beer at the time.  So we will see what happens.  I used 80 grams of the sugar to 5...
  10. diesel

    Anyone use beef fat mixed with wild hog for sausage?

    I would also like to know the outcome.  I hear wild hog is good also.  From what I hear the populations are grow  very fast and hunting them is getting more popular.  I live in Virginia and have read they are finding them in the southern parts now.  good luck.  QView? Aaron.
  11. diesel

    Roast Beef and Sausages - w/ Qview

    Very nice work.  I bet the sandwiches are going to be great also.  I like the eye of round.  Very versatile cut of meat.
  12. diesel

    Pork shots with homemade kielbasa !!!! and homemade brats !!!!

    Pork shots will will a crowd over in no time!  Good looking eats. Aaron
  13. diesel

    Theoretical Discussion

    I think this is a good thread also.  Mdboatbum has done a good job of responding.  I have found that trials and time are what is needed to create good Q.  It is really up to you as to what makes a good bbq sauce or how you like your ribs.  Heck,  how many different types of wood are there to...
  14. diesel

    RF Patio Smoker Build on Steroids (Pics Added)

    Look through the RF threads and you should find a build like you are doing.  It should work just fine.   What he said. Also, read up on cutting into a propane tank if you have not do so.  I filled mine with water and lots of dawn dish washing detergent. good luck.  
  15. diesel

    My first custom smoker on a trailer with a converted grill. (Lots of pics)

    Very nice.  All that work is starting to pay off.  Getting to know your cooker is going to be fun.  Many good meals will come off that rig. Good job! Aaron
  16. diesel

    bottle conditioning

    meatinc, Thanks for the reply.  And yes, Bottling is a pain. Hope to have a keg setup soon.
  17. diesel

    bottle conditioning

    I didn't want to drive out to the beer store this week and the delivery fees are to high for a pound of corn sugar.  I have read that using table sugar will work or even honey.  I have turbinado sugar at home and was thinking of using it.  What I have found is that the volume is different...
  18. diesel

    Smoke / Grill House Build

    I am here.. watching.  This would cause a divorce for me.  Good luck and can't wait to see in action!
  19. diesel

    My first attempt at bacon

    Looking good.. Welcome to the SMF and welcome to a new hobby. I run into this all the time.  It took quite a while before family and friends started to understand.  Actually, once they started eating the bacon I started to get more attention. Aaron
  20. diesel

    Grilled Shrimp Enchiladas with Jalapeño Cream Sauce

    WOW!!!  I want some.
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