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  1. pugsbrew

    Chicken and cast iron grates - does it ever NOT stick

    I preheated pellet grill to 375. How HOT would one recommend?
  2. pugsbrew

    Chicken and cast iron grates - does it ever NOT stick

    OK, I can't figure out how to cook chicken, on ANY grill, without it sticking to the grates. I preheat the grates, coat them with some type of oil/fat. My wings, I coat with an oil. Place on hot grates, STICK EVERY TIME. So, how does anyone cook their chicken without leaving half of it on...
  3. pugsbrew

    Cold smoked bacon...

    OK, how do you guys dry your pellet dust after wetting pellets? Oven on what temp/how long?
  4. pugsbrew

    Bacon and Moisture

    So, my brine cured bacon release very little liquid. However, it sticks to the pan. I have to add a little bacon fat, from other cooks to keep it from sticking. Is this standard?
  5. pugsbrew

    Mr T's "Smoked Cheese From Go To Show" w/ Q- View

    I assume this info is still correct? I'm just trying to solve my mind fart on the issue, which it has. I believe. Thanks
  6. pugsbrew

    Mr T's "Smoked Cheese From Go To Show" w/ Q- View

    The one thing I'm trying to wrap my head around, is the resting the cheese, after smoking, in a plastic bag. I know sanitation has been mentioned for the reason. Question, can the same thing be accomplished my using paper towels or cheesecloth? Obviously resting the cheese on the towel/cloth...
  7. pugsbrew

    Old Penrose Sausage Clone????

    Thanks for the recipe. I'll get on it when I get a few extra minutes.
  8. pugsbrew

    Kamado Fuel Question

    Walmart sales this brand. I use it all the time, no problems. It seems to last just as long as the, more expensive, BGE lump.
  9. pugsbrew

    Fat Content

    Fat cap on or off?
  10. pugsbrew

    Cure in marinates and brines

    So, is there a limit to how much meat you can put in Pop's 1 gal brine?
  11. pugsbrew

    Cure in marinates and brines

    Thx. I have perused, I guess I have not hit the correct discussion yet. edit Actually that thread is EXACTLY what I needed.
  12. pugsbrew

    Cure in marinates and brines

    Well, good question. I want to add flavor and add cure at the same time. Adding cure because of the danger zone. Now, I've never worried about cure and jerky before, but after reading all the info here....... Anyway, I want to make enough marinade/cure concoction to ensure I have enough for...
  13. pugsbrew

    Cure in marinates and brines

    OK, I understand how to use cure when dealing with dry rubs and sausage additions. Where I'm having a problem is when mixing up a marinate. I've used Pop's brine a number of times, but this is not what I am shooting for. Let's say I want to make a marinate and want to add cure. How do I...
  14. pugsbrew

    Newb from southeastern Ohio

    I-O!! How far SE OH?
  15. pugsbrew

    Fermenting Veggies

    If I were to purchase one book, on the subject, which one would I buy? Thanks
  16. pugsbrew

    Fat Content

    I've been dabbling in sausage making for about a year now, and I'm still not sure about fat content/%. I know it depends, but what is a good round %/number you guys use for the fat content of your sausage? Can one have too much, and what is the absolute min you would add? I plan on making...
  17. pugsbrew

    Looking into getting a pellet cooker. Suggestions welcome

    After searching the internet to the end, reading a plethora of reviews, and just getting tired of over analyzing, I bought the Camp Chef Smokepro DLX with a SS lid. The majority of the reviews were positive, with the token “no good words” to say about it. I asked others, who owned them, what...
  18. pugsbrew

    Z grills anyone know anything

    And^^^^^^^
  19. pugsbrew

    Ref; Pork Butt Ham/Tasso

    Could you post your procedure/recipe here?? Or, post link that has it? Thanks
  20. pugsbrew

    Just did my first EVER smoke with an AMNTS and everything was going great - until it caught fire!

    I've had this happen with my AMNPS. The wind was the culprit. After shutting the vents down further, problem solved.
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