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skin on or off?
For all the years I have spent smoking meat, I have done very little poultry. I plan on smoking 4 whole chickens tomorrow. I have them in a brine right now.and plan on taking the backbone out and laying them flat. Probably going to do a mix of apple and hickory. I figure I will cook them at... -
burn out
Long time no post. Good to be back.. I have decided to join the world of the UDS. One question. I am using a barrel that once contained methanol. I am positive that it has a coating on the inside. So, I cut the top off and drilled my 4 vent holes in the bottom. I have now LOADED it full...- meatnbeer
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- Forum: UDS Builds
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Planning the build
I have 1 55 gallon drum and access to 4 more right now, as many as I want as long as I wait for them to empty. I have been looking at a few of the builds on here and I have a question before I really start the plans. The answer will decide which I make, horizontal or vertical. How many racks...- meatnbeer
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- Forum: UDS Builds
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Regarding meat stalls.....
It never fails. Every time I come here I see a "why is this taking so long" post. Hey, in the beginning I was guilty of it also. I've been doing some reading up on the topic and have found a study regarding the meat stall. Not sure if this has already been posted some where, but I think...- meatnbeer
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- Forum: General Discussion
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Venison ham? Sort of...
I have a 2lb chunk of venison that came from the hind quarter that I want to make in to a "ham". I have search the intarwebs and this site but couldn't really find what I wanted to know so I am winging it based on some of the information I found. Hope I don't screw this up. I need your... -
Low sodium kielbasa and regular kielbasa
Finally picked up some of the seasoning packets from http://wassis.com for the salt free kielbasa, kielbasa, and breakfast sausage. Smoking some butts tonight and would like to give the low sodium to my father-in-law on Sunday when I see him. The seasoning Started with 7lbs of venison and... -
Baptism Butts
Good evening all, It's been a long time since I have posted some Qview (and smoked a butt), so I figured since I am in for the long haul tonight, I might as well go for it. Sunday is my second son's baptism so I decided to do a couple of butts for the lunch afterwords. Starting with 2 butts... -
I have spoiled my son......
Two weeks in a row now the family and I have gone out for breakfast. My son has ordered pancakes and when asked "bacon or sausage?" has always correctly answered bacon. However, after taking a few bites of the bacon, he decides that he doesn't want it anymore. When this happened yesterday my...- meatnbeer
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- Forum: General Discussion
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What to expect...
I have been working on my rib recipe (Back, Spares, and Country Style) for probably 8-10 years now. I feel that I finally have it down to where I want it, including rub and sauce recipes. So I think it might actually be time to take the next step and try a competition. I know that Sams club...- meatnbeer
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- Forum: Upcoming/Recurring BBQ Competitions (KCBS or Other
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Backyard Classic Professional
So, I had absolutely no need for a new grill, but my sister had the opposite opinion. She felt that I did not have enough surface area on my Weber (made the decision when she saw me trying to cook for my sons second birthday party). I only cook large quantities maybe twice a year. Anyway, she...- meatnbeer
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- Forum: Charcoal Smokers
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low sodium snack sticks
I haven't been very active on here for a while. Still been smoking, just haven't been posting the qview. Now that deer season is over here in Wisconsin, it's time to start thinking about sausage! I have one problem with sausage this year. My father-in-law had a heart attack back in October... -
2nd Birthday suggestions
I need some suggestions on what to cook for my sons second birthday party. Last year I made about 15 lbs each of pulled pork and brisket. I don't really want to repeat what I did last year. I am expecting about 20 people at the house. I was thinking spares, but I'm not sure about the whole...- meatnbeer
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- Forum: General Discussion
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smoker cleaning
How often do you guys clean your smokers? I clean out the bottom and the racks after every use, but I never wipe down the sides and such. The reason I ask is because the cheese I am smoking today has drops of "liquid smoke" on it. I looked at the roof of the smoker and it is dripping. I...- meatnbeer
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- Forum: General Discussion
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Tasso and Buckboard
I finally convinced a friend of mine to buy a crockpot. (He should have gone with a smoker, but he lives in a condo with no access to the outdoors without a walk) He was asking me what he could make and I suggested that he does some pulled pork. I have never personally done it in a crockpot... -
Show me your spread!!!
The day is finally here. That was a long 2 weeks for the folks here in Wisconsin, no football and lots of snow. Lets see some photos of everyones Superbowl spreads. Mine will be nothing like what I have had in years past, but I am more concerned with the game this year. Don't want to keep...- meatnbeer
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- Forum: General Discussion
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Gift for the neighbor
I have a neighbor that does things for us from time to time without us asking. Stuff that just makes life easier for us. For example, a couple of days ago we were smacked with a blizzard. I was about to walk out to spend a few hours of removing 18 inches of drifted snow, when all of the...- meatnbeer
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Really? Am I Crazy?
So, marinated chicken breasts and hormel marinated pork tenderloin were on sale at the grocery store yesterday. I figured what the hell, a lot of the work is done for me! Unpackage, throw it in the smoker, and have a good dinner. The smoker has actually started to replace the grill lately, I...- meatnbeer
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Bacon Fest
Has anyone out there been to Bacon Fest? Here is the link. http://baconfestchicago.com/ I have contemplated going the past 2 years, but have never made it. From the looks of it, it costs $65 for a ticket. I can make a lot of bacon for that and have my own bacon fest. So I want to know if... -
First attempt at Bacon / Canadian Bacon
You guys and your bacon posts, Look what you made me do! I went to the store and bought a 11.5lb pork belly and a 9lb pork loin. I was going to remove the skin from the belly, but after a few minutes into it, I scrapped the idea. I don't relly like skin on anything, so hopefully it will be... -
2011 venison sausage
Doe to my lack of harvesting a deer, I was not able to make any sausage last year. So I was pretty eager to make some this year! The deer was small, but the meat is great. I also purchased a large quantity of high temp cheese (5lb) which will last a really long time, considering that I only...
