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  1. ifitsdeadsmokeit

    Security Cameras

    Have had our community dock broken into twice in last couple of months. Cleaned it out both times. It is poorly lit at night. Will be adding motion detected flood lights and dusk to dawn led string lights at the end of it. We want to add security cameras too. Looking for recommendations. There...
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    Dust Collector Recommendations

    Looking to keep the dust down in the shop and would like to add a dust collector. Prefer to wheel it around rather than run pipe everywhere. I have a table saw, jointer, planer, compound mitre saw, band saw to use it with. Looking for recommendations. I am thinking two stage but unsure of brand...
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    Vacuum Sealer Bit the Dust

    My Foodsaver vacuum sealer broke yesterday. The sealing strip broke loose and it was only sealing about 6 bags before flashing and refusing to seal anyway. It was about 15 years old, so time for a new one. Things I like about the one I have: * Selection between moist and dry modes * Can make...
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    Breakfast Sausage

    Ran out of breakfast sausage and bacon with all the summer visitors. Have two pork belly in freezer waiting for cooler weather. Picked up a cpl pretty nice ones from costco a while back when they had them $10 off per belly. Had the better half pick up a package of two pork shoulders from costco...
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    Ribalicious

    More rain in forecast on Sunday so cooking the plate ribs up a day early. Planning on some lake time this afternoon so using the pellet pooper. I am early riser so got up around five this morning and trimmed the silver skin and extra fat off the meat side. Added rough ground sea salt and back...
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    Bacon makes everything better

    Dry brined and cured a pork belly I picked up from costco for 14 days on stainless racks. I forgot to square off the edges so they dried out too much. I cut them off after smoking. It was seasoned with white pepper, onion powder, garlic, and habanero during the 2 weeks. Next time I think I will...
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    Dodging Raindrops

    Forecast is rain, rain, and more rain. Had invited several friends over for bbq sat. I have been wanting brisket since it has been several years since i cooked one. The wife decided a long time ago that she no longer liked brisket for some unknown reason even though it used to be her favorite...
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    Galvanized Metal Studs in Smoke House Build

    I have read through several build threads (havent made it through that many, maybe ten) and was wondering why nobody uses galvanized metal studs in their builds for a warm/cold smoker. I agree if it is a hot smoker ≥ 200° should probably not chance it. I read it has potential to off gas but as a...
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    Cable Railing

    Has anyone installed cable railing on their deck? I plan on doing it myself but having issues finding someplace that doesnt want your first born just for the materials. It will be about a 175' length with one set of stairs. I have gotten a couple of material quotes that want >$20k, which I find...
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    GVS

    My favorite soup, Ground Vegetable Soup. Recipe is passed down from my grandma but not sure where she got it from. Grill or stovetop cook several lbs of beef. I used stuff we were trying to clear out, cube steaks, sirloins, flank steak all from a side we bought that was tough as hell. Made...
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    Clogged Pellet Tube fix

    Last couple of smokes on the pellet pooper had been having issues keeping the pellet tube lit. It would light and smolder but when I put it inside the cook chamber it would go out. I typically toss it into dishwasher every once in a while but it did no good this time and also have a dedicated...
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    Looking for Dry Brining Tips

    I bought a choice 6 bone prime rib, bone in for cooking New Years Day. I have never dry brined one and was thinking to do this since I have lots of time between now and the new year. I searched some and didnt really find much of anything on process except people saying they dry brined it...
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    New Stuffer Conundrum

    I am looking to upgrade my stuffer. I currently have a LEM 5# Mighty Bite. I dont make sausage a whole lot but am hoping to do it more often. I primarily do 20# of snack stix a couple times a year (multiple flavors broke into 5# batches), breakfast sausage into bulk bags and brats/sausages in...
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    Pizza on the Yoder

    Parents got us a pizza kit for my wifes an I birthday since they are only five days apart. There are four of us so made four 12” pizzas. Fired up the yoder, took out the diffuser plate and added two pizza stones. Let heat up while wife made the pizzas. Turned out great.
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    New Fee to be aware of

    I was ordering some rubs from ATBBQ online since they have several I like and can order all at once to save on shipping costs and have competitive prices. Went to check out and was about to finish when I noticed they automatically added a fee to cover returns. It wasn't an insignificant amount...
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    Injection vs Brining a Turkey

    I have never been convinced that brining added much to cooking a turkey. I have done it in the past for about 4-6 hours and didnt notice any difference from cooking it right out of its packaging. Processed turkeys typically have a significant solution already injected and how much more could...
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    Sausage Casing Storage

    I have a package of hog casings in a brine solution that has been factory sealed and refrigerated for the past five years. Life and pure laziness have gotten in the way. Trying to get back to doing all the things i used to do this year. Are they still good or should I throw them out? Cant...
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    Carbon Steel Griddle

    My parents got me a 'Made In' Carbon Steel Griddle for christmas. It is the model that has holes on one half of it, so that makes it for grill/outdoor use only. I already have a solid cast iron one for my Yoder that I use on occasion. I am looking for ideas on what to cook on it as the holes on...
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    Bacon Wrapped Shrimp Dinner

    Bought some X-large shrimp (2 lbs) and thin cut bacon. I mixed up a sweet and spicy marinade. Peeled the shrimp and added it for about an hour. It used honey for the sweet. Cut the bacon into thirds and wrapped each shrimp individually. Little rub on the outside. Onto the smoker after...
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    Snack Stix X 4

    Had family coming over for Turkey Day so decided to make some stack sticks to feast on before the feast. I bought the seasonings from Owens BBQ website. It was tough deciding as they have many blends to choose from. I decided on Original, Hot Honey, 7 pepper, and Bloody Mary. The favorite was...
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