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  1. centex99

    Canadian Bacon: Sous Vide Style

    So my bacon and canadian bacon are in the brine and will likely get pulled out Wednesday or Thursday (12-13 days)... I'm then planning to dry it and let it rest in fridge a day after coating with garlic/pepper... to dry out/etc. Next I'm going to cold smoke them both for about 10 hours with...
  2. centex99

    8" x 12" Chamber Vacuum Packaging Pouches / Bags 4 Mil

    I bought a package of 1k ARY / Vacmaster bags.  It'll take me forever to go thru that many, so considering selling off some since they're in packs of 250. I'd let them go for $30 per 250 bags plus shipping. (will fit in medium flat rate box) I'd also consider trading for some 6x12 size.  I...
  3. centex99

    Bacon Curing Time/Space

    So third time making bacon... got a nice 10# belly for $30... cut it into 3rd (width was about 8")... I stuck the thirds into a food save 2-3 gallon container...  They're all fully submerged but touching as they fill up most of the container... seems like liquid can still get in between them...
  4. centex99

    Kielbasa Time! (W/ pics!)

    So started a batch of Kielbasa for a tailgate next weekend.  Plan to grill it to reheat, but am going to smoke/poach it tomorrow. Started with Shanon's recipe here: http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/129813/kielbasa-start-to-finish-for-chef-jimmy Modified it slightly to include both...
  5. centex99

    Casing shelf life

    So, I have a package of LEM natural casings... still sealed and salted... never been refridgerated/opened/etc... what's the shelf life on them?  I couldn't find an expiration, but they're likely at least 2 years old.  I'm planning to make some kielbasa this weekend and wondering if I should use...
  6. centex99

    First snack sticks...

    So decided to give them a try... Used the basic recipe on this post... http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/154695/finally-got-a-snack-stick-recipe-that-i-love Purchased ground chuck, unfortunately not on sale, and got everything mixed up... Things I changed... Used 2/3 or so of anice and fennel...
  7. centex99

    New Grinder Help!

    So... I started out with my kitchen aid attachments... then quickly bought a 5# stuffer. Great investment. Now I'm ready to buy a better grinder...  I was leaning towards the #12 LEM or #12 Cabelas brand... however, have the opportunity to buy a #8 LEM (big bite variant) for $140 (NIB).  I'd...
  8. centex99

    First Time Jerky

    So I've read a lot of forums and recipes/etc... but am going to make this post to see if I get any extra suggestions.  This will be my first attempt at making jerky... I've made sausage and plenty of q... I am going to go for a spicy/sweet jerky... maybe with teriyaki flavor as well. So my...
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