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  1. jmusser

    King Salmon Smoke

    Got some Lake Michigan king (chinook) salmon Sunday night. Filleted boneless/skinless. Into the brine 10 PM Tuesday. Pulled out at noon on Weds. Rinsed. On wire rack in front of fan for 3 hours. Nice pellicle formed. Into the Bradley with apple pucks. First time putting AMNPS tray in there with...
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    Smorgasboard- Fatty, Chicken, Aged Ribeye, Venison Meatloaf, Mac n cheese (Lotsa Qview)

    Sorry this may be a long one.... Wanted to try the spatchcock chicken and then figured lets fill her up. This was honestly the best meal I think I have ever made. Fed a LOT of neighbors and friends. Fatty as a thank you for some brewery friends- leftovers from breakfast cook with added homemade...
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    A little summer breakfast on the Blackstone

    Decided to fire up the Blackstone this morning... Hashbrowns with cajun seasoning, onion and cheddar Some ham from Easter... Some scrambled eggs... wthout bacon cooked first, my eggs always turn dark on here Kids wanted separate, dad likes it mixed Pretty simple but hit the spot with...
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    LEM Grinder broke?

    LEM 575 Watt grinder- Think I may have broke internal parts. When I start up, sounds fine. Any load and crazy grinding noise, shaking and doesn't spin auger. The external teeth on auger and grinder look fine. Did I strip it out and break something inside? Is this fixable or is it shot?
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    Juicy Lucy and Queso

    After some inspiration from Kilo Charlie and some others, decided it was time to try one. Grabbed 4# burger, made 12 patties. Made 6 total with a 4oz chunk of Velveeta inside. A little Meat Church All Purpose. In the Traeger at 250 with AMNPS (Hickory) half filled with each end lit. On the...
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    Chicken legs on the Traeger

    Popped in 36 chicken legs that were coated in avacado oil, kosher salt, course ground black pepper, garlic powder, paprika. Into the pellet pooper at 275. Plenty of room in the new smoker. Love the size platform. 12# cooked pork butt with sauce ready for the sous vide Doing the homeless...
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    Pulled the trigger on the Traeger- 1st Smoke

    Got the okay from the wife for a pellet grill/smoker. Looked around and got the Traeger Pro34. Bounced between this and the one with Wi-Fire. Couldn't justify the extra $300 and losing 100 sq inches. Ordered an Inkbird Wifi probe on Amazon for a Lightning deal. Got the AMZN Smoker 5x8 as I know...
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    Italian Steak Sandwiches on the Blackstone

    Wife's request tonight! In my hometown these were made with burger. So here we go... French bread as store was out of Italian. Buttered up and ready for the griddle. Sauce bubbling and onions and shrooms. Patties ready to roll On the blackstone with sauteed veggies, some melting provolone...
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    36 day Dry Aged Umai Bags- NY Strip

    Purchased whole choice strip at Costco for $9.69 a pound. No issues at all with Umai bag. Pretty simple I thought. 1st time doing this and wasn't sure how long as I have never even had dry aged before. With camping trip and tomorrow good friends birthday, today is the day. Out of the package...
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    Overnight Brisket Smoke

    Still trying to get this brisket thing down and did much better this time. Prime Costco brisket wet aged about a month. Straight 50/50 course black pepper and kosher salt, excellent flavor and bark. Injected with some beef stock and on rack over french onion soup. Bradley at 250* overnight...
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    Reheat Q's

    Hey all, looking for some advice. Doing a meal for homeless encampment this week with already cooked pulled pork and green beans that need to be reheated. Was thinking reheat at home in sous vide. I have school and then serving dinner. Gonna have wife toss in the sous vide. Vac sealed beans and...
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    Weekend Smoke- Pic heavy

    Birthday party for my neighbors so I wanted to sit around, drink beer and tend the smokers all day! First time with my Bradley, Masterbuilt 7-1 and new to me Weber kettle rolling. Started about 6:30 AM. Phase One: Beef Short Ribs with Holy Cow over hickory, racked in pan with broth uncovered...
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    Pull Apart Pizza Bread

    Saw this on the net and wanted to give it a try. Super easy, delicious and fun! Loaf of italian bread. Slice but not all the way through.I cut down middle too. In each slit goes pizza sauce, provolone, pecorino romano and pepperoni. Then stuff with more pepperoni! Super easy to customize as...
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    My new mutant Weber 22"

    Never a dull moment. Driving to work in rain and saw a Weber at end of a driveway for free. Looked decent. Not a ton of rust. Threw in truck in dark and checked later. Turned out a little dirtier (by far). Lid was horrifically dirty! I have a gas grill and had been trying to talk wife into...
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    Saturday Smoking Session for the neighbors

    Got to try out my new smoker (Used Masterbuilt 7-1) and my Bradley. Fired up them both in morning with one to mess with and one a bit more serious. New smoker took a bit o messing around and the windy day did not help. Some oak and apple in Bradley and mesquite charcoal and hickory in...
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    ISO French Onion Soup Recipe

    Wife and I rally love some good French Onion soup. Haven't found a recipe for home made that was any good really. Anyone have any ideas to share? Could be dutch overn, instant pot, crockpot, etc. Thanks in advance.
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    Masterbuilt 7 in 1 Smoker Questions

    Just picked up a used one of Craigslist for $40 . Only have had electric before so looking forward to learning something new. Worst case its a new propane cooker. Wondering if anyone that has experience with one had any tips, tricks, etc. Didn't have much luck in the search. Looks like you can...
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    Philly Cheesesteaks on the Blackstone

    The snow is melting and the garage is getting more reasonable temperature. Got out the Blackstone for the first time in a while. Shaved some ribeyes last week and was really missing a good philly. 2#'s shaved ribeye, 2 onions, 2 garlic cloves, garlic salt, pepper and some avacado oil. Tossed on...
  19. jmusser

    CI Calzone- Seafood

    Wasn't sure where to post. Had been hankerin for a CI calzone after previous posts. Went seafood as it is Lent for us. Whipped up some imitation crab, alfredo, smoked mozza, pecorino romano, sauteed onion and garlic, fresh garlic, green onion and onion. CI in the oven at 375 and brushed with...
  20. jmusser

    Bacon time!

    Loaded up 20# bacon using just a simple pink salt, kosher, brown sugar and pepper recipe. In the cure for 21 days. Smoked 16 hours over some apple wood. Rested about 4 days in fridge. Usually hot smoke but wanted to try a cold. Definitely different for slicing. Didn't freeze as long as usual...
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