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  1. chuck2u

    Edgecraft 610 slicer parts

    I need a small plastic part that is not available except to send the entire slicer back to Edgecraft.  Does anyone know of another source for Edgecraft 610 slicer parts? Thanks! Chuck
  2. chuck2u

    Alder Smoked Novalox

    Just had to post this latest fillet as I found a local source for alder wood chips.  Apple wood does a nice job, but I wanted to make it the authentic way just once and was pleased with the results.  The salmon fillet was fresh from Norway at my local Sam's Club for $6.98 a pound.  It weighed...
  3. chuck2u

    How can I avoid "chewy" casings after smoking

    I don't mind, but the wife complains about my tough, chewy casings after smoking.  I've used hog and sheep casings.  Does the same thing happen with collagen?  Or should I use the inedible type and peel them? Thanks for the help! Chuck
  4. chuck2u

    First Canadian Bacon Effort

    After a one week honey cure I apple wood smoked my first Canadian bacon pork loin.  I've never liked pork loin as most of the meat is the dryer light colored meat.  That said, I have changed my opinion of the loin.  I had meant to smoke it for a bit in the smoker and then finish it off in the...
  5. chuck2u

    Prosciutto

    Anybody here had any experience with dry curing?  Thanks! Chuck
  6. chuck2u

    My first Bacon Effort

    A week ago I purchased 5# of fresh pork belly and cured it for a week using Tender Quick and slathered it in a third of a cup of maple syrup.  I cold-smoked it with maple wood chips for the first three hours of 8 hours in the smoker at 140 degrees until I had an internal temperature of 120...
  7. chuck2u

    Excellent Smoked Eggs

    After trying a couple of recipes from this forum for smoked eggs, and achieving unsatisfactory results, I decided to combine what I’ve learned and what I have done in the past to come up with a smoked egg for use in potato salad, deviled eggs, or just eating with a bit of salt.  My results were...
  8. chuck2u

    Grease tray to protect electric heating element

    Just purchased a Smoke Hollow electric smoker and after seasoning it cooked our first meal on the thing.  For the maiden event I choose two chickens and potatoes with hickory chips.  To my question: Can/should I use a grease tray?  I did not like the grease falling to the heating element.  The...
  9. chuck2u

    Makin' Bacon

    Anybody out there ever make their own bacon?  I was in the butcher shop the other day when a guy came in and picked up 20 pounds of pork belly.  Now that I've just purchased a smoker, I'd like to try it. Thanks! Chuck
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