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  1. rob989_69

    smoking kielbasa

    For what you're using you want Cure #1. #2 is used in dry curing. I wouldn't use tenderquick due to the salt content.
  2. rob989_69

    smoking kielbasa

    Are you cold smoking or hot smoking? Did you use cure#1 or is it fresh?
  3. rob989_69

    Best Meat Slicer for Bacon and/or Brisket

    CL's definately your best bet. I hunted for a few months and finally came away with a 12" berkel in really good shape with the built in sharpener. It's a beast but I'm able to do whole slabs of bacon now in minutes compared to what I was using. BTW, got mine for $200. 
  4. rob989_69

    Splitting up and storing your bacon

    That's a good deal, actually after I posted that I looked at what I got. I got 2 boxes, 2 rolls each. 11" x 16'. So 4 rolls total. Still VSU is a bit better, thanks for the heads up.
  5. rob989_69

    Splitting up and storing your bacon

    I cut it all and portion it out afterwards. I use the rolls not the bags. I just picked up 2 16ft rolls recently for about $30 I think. Foodsaver had them on sale. 
  6. rob989_69

    The smokiness of my bacon changed

    It sounds like a lot but you cold smoke much longer than you hot smoke. I actually find that a longer cold smoke has a much mellower smoke flavor than something hot smoked over a short period. I hot smoked bacon once, then built a cold smoker and haven't looked back. Tastes more like...
  7. rob989_69

    The smokiness of my bacon changed

    It is normal for it to mellow after a few days rest. I usually let my bacon rest a few days before I slice it and package it.
  8. rob989_69

    Need a grinder recommendation.

    Thanks guys. I actually picked up a grinder off craigslist. Guy was selling an old General model H #10. This thing is a tank. And it's immaculate too. Oh, and I paid $50 for it. Could not pass it up.
  9. rob989_69

    Need a grinder recommendation.

    Thanks again guys. I'm pretty much set on the Cabela's 1hp. Best price vs purpose for me. Lance, I like your idea for the knives.  How quickly do they wear?
  10. rob989_69

    Need a grinder recommendation.

    Lance, that you very much for the offer. I'll see what I can find online about that grinder. I've been watching Craigslist for a commercial one to come up but when they do they are asking commercial prices. Pretty much double what I want to pay.
  11. rob989_69

    Need a grinder recommendation.

    Thanks guys. I get the feeling I can't make a bad decision here. I sure like the price of the Cabela's vs the LEM. As far as accessories the only thing I like better about the LEM is that you can get a dump mixer that attaches to the grinder. I don't see that for Cabelas, they have  a mixer that...
  12. rob989_69

    Need a grinder recommendation.

    BTW, I meant to ask, are there any benefits to a #22 over a #12, other than the obvious ability to do more faster? Are there more plates/accessories/options for 1 or the other? 
  13. rob989_69

    Need a grinder recommendation.

    Pops, thanks for the good word on the Cabelas. I'm definately looking for a 1 time purchase here. Btw, never formally said it, but thanks x10000000000 for your basic brine recipe, I've used it to brine everything I can get my hands on. Martin, I'd like to stay around $500 but would stretch to...
  14. rob989_69

    Need a grinder recommendation.

    Been using a Waring crapola grinder from bed bath and while it does work, it's time to upgrade. I do 10lb batches, doubt I'd do a bigger batch but not sure. So I'm looking at a #12 or #22. The biggest thing I want is something that has a large meat tray. I don't want to have to keep throwing...
  15. rob989_69

    Berkel Slicer question.

    The slicer itself weighs a TON. I'm pretty sure this will out last me. LOL
  16. rob989_69

    Berkel Slicer question.

    Ah well, I can get behind it well enough I guess. Wouldn't be an issue if the previous owner had cleaned it properly. Just want to make sure there's no creapy crawlies before I use it.
  17. rob989_69

    Berkel Slicer question.

    I may have to do the same. Incidentally mine looks very similar to yours. 
  18. rob989_69

    Berkel Slicer question.

    I picked up a really nice 12" slicer off craigslist. It's in good shape, blade is sharp. Everything works. BUT it hasn't be cleaned well for a while. I'm trying to figure out how to remove the blade to clean everything as well as I can.  Now, I know your first question is, "what model" that's...
  19. rob989_69

    android market app?

    Same here. Although a dedicated app would be kinda nice I must say.
  20. rob989_69

    Good value slicer

    Chef Jimmy, yeah, I noticed that. Ideally I'll find one on CL and get the best of both worlds. Unfortunately as far as I've found, that is the cheapest 12" slicer you can get new. Bigfish, I looked at that and may end up going that route. I just need to see a 10" model first hand. It's hard for...
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