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  1. illini40

    Seasoning / Cure Ratio question for smaller batch

    Also - I do have a jar of Prague Powder #1. Am I better off not using the cure that came with the kid and just using my own Prague Powder #1? If so, how many teaspoons for each 1lb of meat? Is it 1/4 tsp for each 1lb of ground jerky? This will be ground beef.
  2. illini40

    Seasoning / Cure Ratio question for smaller batch

    Thanks for all of the replies. I’ll order a gram scale, but it will not be here in time. When you say divide by volume, is there an actual measurement or conversion? I’m seeing that 2ozs of cure provides for 5lbs of meat is looking like 2.4tsps. How does that sound?
  3. illini40

    Seasoning / Cure Ratio question for smaller batch

    Hello I purchased some packs of Cabelas brand jerky seasoning and cure kits. They contain packs of seasoning and cure for 5lbs batches. The instructions do not get ratios/quantity for batches smaller than 5lbs. The seasoning packs and cure packs both say 2ozs on the packaging. I would like to...
  4. illini40

    Snack Sticks

    Wether you use casings or not, is it essentially the same? Both with ground meat, seasonings of choose, cure, and then smoke? Do you use a stuffer, or what is your preferred method for using the casings?
  5. illini40

    Snack Sticks

    Hello I have done several batches of jerky (ground and whole muscle), and I want to try some snack sticks. Are snack sticks done in a casing or just out of the tube end attachment of a jerky gun? I guess I’m trying to understand if there is really any difference between a “snack stick” and...
  6. illini40

    Brisket Flat - Plan

    Just reporting back - the brisket flat was on for a total of 7 hours. Started around 7.25 lbs and trimmed a bit of fat off. It turned out pretty good. It was a littler drier than I was hoping. I think it could have went a bit longer.
  7. illini40

    Brisket Flat - Plan

    Thanks Al! I’ve tried your brisket flat process before, and I’ll be using that as a guide on this one as well.
  8. illini40

    Brisket Flat - Plan

    Good Evening I have a 7lb brisket flat. If I run my pellet cooker at 250*, should I plan for roughly 7 hour cook time (1 hr/lb)? Or, do you suspect it will cook faster than that? I will pan it and cover in foil around 160* IT. Thank you Ross
  9. illini40

    Brisket struggles

    How did it turn out? How long did it take to finish up?
  10. illini40

    Plan Check - Chicken on Pellet Grill

    Thanks again. For reference, took about an hour. All turned out great.
  11. illini40

    Plan Check - Chicken on Pellet Grill

    Thank you. Yes - these are grilled. Not really worried about smoke. Yes - lll be checking IT to confirm when done. I’m just trying to confirm a rough time line to plan for. Thoughts?
  12. illini40

    Plan Check - Chicken on Pellet Grill

    Good morning For wings, boneless skinless breasts and thighs, should I plan for about 30-45 minute cook for a pellet cooker set at 375*? Thanks!
  13. illini40

    Pulled Pork Carnitas - Need Some Guidance

    Thank you everyone for the input. I plan to smoke the butts tomorrow. I’ll keep you posted.
  14. illini40

    Pulled Pork Carnitas - Need Some Guidance

    Hi All I have been asked to smoke some pork butts for pulled pork carnitas. Hoping for some input on some questions below: - How many people would a 7lb boneless Coscto butt feed? - I am planning to smoke tomorrow, vacuum seal, freeze, and the eat about a week and a half later. Anything to...
  15. illini40

    Breakfast on the smoker?

    Hi All I recently saw a couple of YouTube videos of breakfast being cooked on a pellet smoker. It has me intrigued? Have you made breakfast on your smoker? If so, what did you make and how did you go about it?
  16. illini40

    Costco Brisket Flat - How long to plan for?

    Thank you. I don’t plan to run any hotter than 250*, as I plan to have some other meats going at the same time.
  17. illini40

    Spares vs Baby Backs - Difference in Cook?

    Thank you! Not overly more expensive, but not any cheaper either. Thanks Bear. How much total time do you usually figure for spares? What temp do you smoke at?
  18. illini40

    Costco Brisket Flat - How long to plan for?

    Hello I have 7.5lb brisket flat from Costco. Smoker will be running between 225-250*, and I will wrap in foil. How long should I be planning for? 8 hours?
  19. illini40

    Spares vs Baby Backs - Difference in Cook?

    Good Morning Long time, no post. Glad to be back. I have typically smoked baby backs. We like them a little closer to fall off the bone, and I wrap in foil. They typically take 5-6 hours of cook time, running between 225*-250* pit temp. I have some St Louis cut spareribs from Costco. 3 pack...
  20. illini40

    A Tale of Two Chuck Roasts: Q-View

    Update - both stalled out around 150* IT. I put the chuckle that will eventually be burnt ends into a foil pan with beef broth, covered. The sliced one was wrapped on butcher paper, and the Traeger has been turned up to 275*.
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