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  1. victorytea

    My wife bought a brisket

    It's only 5 lbs but cost 31 dollars- anyhow- says "first or mid cut" on the packaging. What does this mean? Thanks- Paul 
  2. victorytea

    HOW TO SEND A PRIVATE MESSAGE

    Tried what you told me, but only get bar that shows it's trying to send the message.  Paul  
  3. victorytea

    HOW TO SEND A PRIVATE MESSAGE

    I tried to send a private message but was unclear about what to put in the boxes as they were not labaled, Can someone enlighten me?
  4. victorytea

    Bacon Fat!

    My neighbor has several dogs that poop on his lawn. He uses bacon fat sprinkled on them and when the dogs come back- they clean up their own poops. very nasty but also very clever!!  I will send Q-Views soon.  Paul
  5. victorytea

    Smoking a 13 lb turkey Sunday

    I've read talk about splitting the turkey etc. (for safety). I have my turkey in a curing brine right now. I would like to keep the turkey whole as I am really getting practice for thanksgiving. Should I use a higher temp? I have a Masterbilt 30 electric smoker.  I would appreciate all the help...
  6. victorytea

    Hi Mountain poultry brine

    I'm assuming it's a cure because the directions say that "poultry should be chilled before curing". It adds "dissolve 1 pouch in 1 gal ice water and to place in fridge for 24 hours. Ingredients are salt,sugar,sodium nitrate and caramel color. Below that it says "nitrates are used in curing...
  7. victorytea

    Hi Mountain poultry brine

    Got some and it says to brine at least 24 hrs and not to apply smoke until the bird has cooked for an hour- do you guys subscribe to that idea and what is the purpose? Paul
  8. victorytea

    Just did a search on smoking chuck roast

    Thanks gentlemen- I did read one of Jeff's newsletters that describes this process- will do! Thanks again- Paul  
  9. victorytea

    Just did a search on smoking chuck roast

    and several members said they foil it and put it in the fridge for an hour- what is the purpose of this and do you eat it cold?
  10. victorytea

    Would soaking in Cornell sauce be considered a "brine"

    Diggin, thanks for the prompt reply- I was wondering about the safety factor as< I guess chicken is real prone to bacteria problems.  Paul
  11. victorytea

    Would soaking in Cornell sauce be considered a "brine"

    Smoking some chicken thighs Saturday and was thinking of brining them in Cornell sauce- would this work?  Paul
  12. victorytea

    Fireman's Chicken

    Was it Wells Fargo- I was drinking heavy in the 70's- maybe I know you. Paul
  13. victorytea

    Fireman's Chicken

    I have been grilling chicken with Cornell sauce for years- the sauce was developed by a professor at Cornell University. I have found that brining is counterproductive, rather I grill the chicken half until there is noticeable moisture coming out of it AND THEN start saucing them generously and...
  14. victorytea

    Which beer can set-up to buy

    Are the ones with trays advisable?
  15. victorytea

    Which beer can set-up to buy

    Can someone point me in the right direction? Paul
  16. victorytea

    beer can chicken with

    Cornell sauce in the can. I love Cornell flavored chicken but would also like a smoked flavor- do you think this would work? I have the masterbilt 30 (electric). Also, any recommendations for buying the beer can holder apparatus?
  17. victorytea

    Had to remove drip pan

    Pork roast came out delicious had lots of TBS and love the AMNPS- thanks guys.  Paul  
  18. victorytea

    Had to remove drip pan

    You fellas have any tips on cooking this shoulder roast (pork).? I put a butt rub on it last night and plan to sop it with with apple vinigar and olive oil in the next half hour. Then I am just going to let it smoke til it reaches 195- remve and wrap it with foil until time for dinner- what do...
  19. victorytea

    Had to remove drip pan

    Thank you Jimmy for the detailed response- just checked my shoulder and the AMNPS is creating a great TBS- I lit both ends. I did put the loader back in as you recommended. Paul  
  20. victorytea

    Had to remove drip pan

    to get my new AMNPS into the Masterbiut 30- am I doing something wrong? Also, would it be advisable to remove the chip loader to provide more air for the A-Maz-in smoker? Thanks- I'm doing a shoulder roast right now. Paul 
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