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Good morning, my MES finally gave out and it’s time to replace it. I’ve been dreaming of building a wood smoke house for years so that’s my plan. Most smoking I do is cold smoking aside from some bacon once in a while. I’m looking for ideas, suggestions, and pictures are always great. As it...

Sorry if this has been discussed before…. As a kid I used to get jerky from a local sporting goods store that was salty, a bit sweet, and not too chewy. Does anyone have a recipe for jerky done in a dehydrator that is similar? Thanks much

Hi all, I’ve been doing a bunch of reading about making buckboard bacon. I’ve read so much I’ve gotten to the point of not remembering where I saw what….. I remember reading one that the late bear posted but can’t find it now. I believe I will cold smoke it as opposed to hot smoking. Does...

Hi all, I was just asked to try and “salt cure” a couple hams from a wild pig. I have my granddads old Morton salt book and it has some info in it but I still need some advice…. First, is there a substitute for Morton sugar cure? I can find any local. Second, it appears as though this process...

Has anyone ever smoked sea salt? Do you smoke it after it’s been dried and becomes salt? What wood, temp, etc…. I bought some a while back and really enjoyed it but thought I could maybe do it myself. Thanks and merry xmas

Hope all had a good thanksgiving. Has anyone ever saw or used a “butcher stove”? I never knew they existed until recently. I have my grandfathers old butcher kettle and I’m starting to build my own butcher shop for family and friends. I’d love to use the kettle and a stove type set up would be...

Hi all, I am finally in a position to buy a Kirby water stuffer. I emailed him only to find out he no longer makes them. Does anyone know of one for sale? I was hoping to buy a #15 pound model with foot control. I’m also open to other options for a water stuffer. I’ve just always read that...

This is bit off topic but does anyone have experience making salt pork? I’m looking for a recipe or how to. I have a good pork belly and love using salt pork in beans but it’s hard to find in my area.I’d like to find a safe, good recipe that follows the “old” school way if possible. Thanks in...

Hi all, I’ve been using my MES 40” smoker for years. It’s starting to show its age and I’ve been looking at replacements. What are your recommendations on a replacement electric one? Manufacture and model would be helpful. Thanks much

Hi all, I need some advice. I’ve been asked to smoke some pulled pork for a bday party. I’ve never done it on my reverse flow offset stick burner. Any suggestions s are greatly appreciated chad

I’m wrapping up some homemade corned beef from a good size brisket I had. I’d like to smoke one of the chunks this weekend. I have a MES smoker with an external smoke generator connected with a dryer vent. I’m hoping someone can give me advice on how to get good bark with my set up. I can cook...

I am going to try a whole 69-75 lbs hog on my new RF smoker/cooker. I had planned on doing a pig with the skin and head on but butterflies laying on the rack above the reverse flow plate. I’m having a hard time finding any butcher shops that don’t skin the pig. Can I do a skinned pig like I...

I hope this is ok to do... I started a thread earlier about a build but I completely switched gears on how I was doing it. I decided starting a new thread would be best. I already have questions. I’m starting to figure out how to do the air inlets on the FB and was curious about their locations...

Hi all, I’ve been lurking for a while trying to learn and come up with a good, functional design. I want to build a small smoker/cooker from a 130 gallon fuel oil tank. It measures 26”wide x 33” long x 42” high. I would like to use a rotisserie rack in it with a firebox and reverse flow set up...

Hope I'm posting this in the correct location. I'm going to start making sausage this weekend. I'm relying on Rytek Kudas's book as a reference and instructions. My one question is some of the recipes call for pork and pork trimmings. I'm using Boston butt, do I still need the pick trimmings or...

Hello, new to the forum but have been lurking for sometime. I'm currently using a MES with a cold smoker unit. It works fairly well for my purposes.