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This time of the year is meat processing time for me. I had 35 pounds venison to do. We are lucky to harvest many whitetail every season. This is one of my favorite things to do and to eat. You can be picky with this, but the cuts of meat really turn into tender bits. It doesn't matter the...

The cold temps here in Pa have me thinking of stocking up on cheeses for next year! I still have some in frig from February , using for the Holidays coming this week and so on. I have found the vacuum pac plus the smoke is a perfect combination for extended preservation and taste. Today, Did...

Just wanted to take a moment and say Happy Holidays to everyone! I havent had a chance to post much lately to say least, but I find myself constantly using the tools and tricks I've learned here. This site is a place I find so much honesty and generous help that is priceless.

Looking for thoughts on a 10 to 25 lb motorized stuffer. I would like to buy only one tool for this job, meaning little limitations. Let me know the goods and the bads. (cleaning, operation, maint, issues in general..) Appreciate the help!

Had the day almost to myself so I decided to keep busy! Made some Cumberland breakfast and Sweet Italian loose sausages for freezer. Used clean venison trim and pork butts. Ratio for Italian was 60 venison and 40 pork butt. Ratio for Cumberland breakfast was 40 venison and 60 pork butt. I...

Any ideas on 8x8 walk in cooler? I wont be sensitive to any good or bad points. Real life experience is preferred or at least direct knowlege greatly appreciated ! I am well capable of construction in general I want to keep simple if possible, not always practical though Panels, framing...

I decided to try a favorite of my Father and I. This one brought me back like a time machine, when my Dad and I would ask my Mom to get us a couple slices of Liverwurst from the deli. She would always say " Im not touching it, they better wrap it good or Im leaving it there." God love her for...

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Hey gang, after looking at some quick posts with some references to fried gizzards, I would really like to try some. I'm taking a Long shot today and making liverwurst for the first time so of course I have chicken livers to play it safe But at the same time, I saw gizzards and thinking about...

With the help of @chopsaw and other great guys here, I ventured to make deli style roast beef from an eye round. First trimmed it all up nice, then injection with premade Tony C's garlic and herb. Pumped it full and then into ziplock overnight in frig. Next day did short rest to room temp and...

Hello everyone, Been busy for a while with vacations and stuff around the house but I did get a chance to do some canning. I took a lot of pictures of each of the steps. I'll explain them in detail. If you have any questions, let me know It's my buddies recipe and everything he makes is...

I finally had some time to put together some bacon with the help of @SmokinEdge and Im sure others in general as always! This place is the best community for help and ideas! Ok so started with boning out a pork but and removing gland on it. Sliced it horizontally in half. Weighed em , set up...

Looking for some ideas on brats or even a twist on a brat, Thx to all

Sorry guys and gals, been busy with weather changes for better and still smoking but lost time to post. But always time to visit and read the awesome work here. The boys at church had some my samples of bacon and ham I am now "famous " for making lol. Asked me to do some for them when they...

I just wanted to share this with the group. I have now used this thermometer for a few cooks of different varieties, lengths, and outdoor temp ranges. I really do like it. I am not an easy sale, you won't see me do this type of post often, but in this case it's worth the time IMHO. It has...

Just a thought, any ideas on a large capacity spice grinder. That actually grinds spices to powder if needed. I have one, its on small side and most times I cant fit all the spices I like to grind in it at one shot. Also, would like to expand the use of it for my daughter, who has a need for...

Hope everyone has a safe and happy Easter weekend with friends, family, or even solo. Don

ANY FAILPROOF RECIPES AROUND FOR BEANLESS (VENISON) CHILI LOTS ONLINE BUT AHHH THATS JUST THAT LOL TH XIN ADVANCE OH, MILD HEAT LOVE HEAT BUT WIFE WON'T HAHA

Started a batch of my Alaskan sockeye into Nova Lox. Thanks to @thirdeye , its his ideas. First , debone them and get them all ready for the process. Mix up your special blend of magic and put it on these babies, put them skin up on wrap. Wrap them good and tight! Put them in frig with...

Decided to make a Venison bologna with 80 /20 mix. It was first cook in smoker retro build (see post) so I was excited for the idea besides the fact! I'll try to add info on the pic lines if I figure out how to. Stay with me, you'll get the point. Hope you enjoy! Kept the meat super...