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any difference between a salometer and a sphygmomanometer? I used to make various flavors of wine every year and used the sphygmo for testing specific gravity which would tell me the amount of alcohol in the wine. I am guessing the scale is different... I never thought about testing a brine for...
I am a bit late to this one, but I would go with the swordfish or Tuna steaks...pretty easy to cook (don't overcook them), very mild and tastes great! I am not a big fan of salmon...although one of my best friends lives in Portland, Oregon and does a fresh salmon cooked on a ceder plank that is...
eaglewing is right on track...Looks and doneness overide time; When you first start out, pay close attention to time (lots of us keep a log and track time temp etc). After a few smokes you will be able to "look and feel" to know doneness.
The "bend" method; some people like to eat ribs that...
just a thought...if that red liner doesn't come off when red hot with the weed burner, how can it come off when smoking which is MUCH less heat? AND where can I get a couple cans of that red stuff...I have a few things around here could use a good coat of "can't take it of with a torch" paint!!!!
Thanks Hog Warden...
you give me hope! I am planning on doing a little "early" spring yard work this weekend and we have several huge limbs that fell out of trees over the winter... should make just the kind of bon-fire you are talking about! now I am getting excited about my first UDS...now if...
Bad news; I found out these barrels all are from the food industry and have a liner in them.
Good news; I can get them with the removable lids, and as many as I want for $5.00 each.
I found a source that has several barrels and different types...now I just need to know what to look for; what is the "ideal" barrel to start with for a UDS. is it possible to end up with a good result if the tops are not detachable? how would you cut it off?
I am going to go check them out in...
LMAO!!!
funny stuff... I am guessing the guys had a pretty good laugh when the waitress rolled out the new "Rig"...better get a class 2 hitch for that!!! lol
great score on the rib trade though!
I am jelous tht you have even a "semi" local Penzeys! mine has always been mail order...I think my head would explode if I could actually walk INTO a Penzeys; After your trip, I want a detailed account of your visit! I can only imagine what it will smell like!!!
in the words of a famous British detective..."Yeah baby"!
I lived in SoCal for many years and this is a reminder to me what I miss the most...that looks incredible!
Very nice! I am with Mballi... three of my favorites! and right there in your back yard...
I do not soak, just a personal preferance. I love to cook my ribs on fruitwood!!
Sqwib,
again I say SAW-WEET! I love it and agree..."if ya got em..!" please keep the photos of your build coming!
and by the way, should your friend run up another crate of ball valves, I would love to get a deal on a couple!
I was given this book as a gift several years ago and have read it cover to cover several times. Great book!!! For me, this is the way a cookbook should be written!
Another good one if you like the historical aspect is "Smokehouse Ham, Spoon Bread & Scuppernong Wine - The Folklore and Art of...
Penzey's http://www.penzeys.com/cgi-bin/penzeys/results.html
you can buy a jar or 10 lbs of whatever at Penzeys and the quality is OUTSTANDING!
I have never tried any of thier blends (I buy in bulk from them and blend my own), but I would guess he may find something he likes! they may even go...
Sumosmoke has it right... you can cook pork butts, whole turkeys... really just about anything is these smokers! also, don't be afraid to experiment with what you put in the water pan...apple juice, OJ, cola... have fun with it! I would love to see some Qview!!
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