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1st Brisket smoke Updated with QView
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NON Nuclear ABTs
I did make some with jalapenos. Sure enough, some of the sissies didn't read the sign. They whined and cried and claimed I tried to kill them. Everybody laughed. I don't think I'll be making ABTs for this group anymore. Bill- bc taster
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- Forum: ABT's and all things Appetizers
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NON Nuclear ABTs
I was tasked to make some ABTs for a party. Not a problem. Can do. Turns out there would be a bunch of sissies at the party. They wanted ABTs without the heat. That seemed to go against all laws of nature. As always, the answer was on the forum. I used mini sweet peppers. The stack up was the...- bc taster
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- Forum: ABT's and all things Appetizers
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Chicken Brine
I've been searching the forum for a chicken brine that I can use but they all have high salt/sodium content. Wife has CHF and is on a highly restrictive no salt low sodium diet. Is there even such a thing as a no salt/low sodium brine? I could not find one. Any advice would help. Thanks Bill -
How can I smoke Almonds?
Thanks. I think I jumped the gun a little. After posting, I looked at more threads and found a lot of recipes for just about any kind of nut you can think of. I'm going to smoke some pecans and peanuts. Again, Thanks Bill- bc taster
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- Forum: Fruit, Nuts & Vegetables
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How can I smoke Almonds?
I was thinking of smoking some nuts but the wife and I are not that crazy about almonds. Will these recipes also work for other nuts like peanuts, cashews or pecans? Bill- bc taster
- Post #21
- Forum: Fruit, Nuts & Vegetables
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Low sodium ham and bacon
Well I finally smoked some pork belly. I had 2 about 6" x 6" each. I'm not sure if it was worth the effort. They smoked about 4 hours at 235 with the rind side up. After they rested about an hour I wrapped them in plastic wrap and put them into the frig for a week to mellow some. I slice... -
Low sodium ham and bacon
Thanks for the advice guys. We had a meeting with her CHF coach today. She has moved from NO to LOW sodium. 1200 mg per day. I'm going to try smoking some belly soon. If nothing else, I will have some awesome pork fat to season beans and other things. Maybe I'll grill some nice steaks for... -
Low sodium ham and bacon
Thanks Pumpkinseed So I can just smoke a raw unsalted ham and pork belly the same as a butt or ribs? Any special tips or tricks for these cuts of meat? I am experimenting with herbs and spices. Mrs Dash helps a lot. Surprising how quickly we adjusted to a no salt diet. We're finding out... -
Low sodium ham and bacon
Problem: Wife is now on a low to no sodium diet but she wants some ham and bacon. (congestive heart failure) Question: Can a fresh ham or pork belly be smoked without all the salt curing? I don't want to waste time and good meat so I've searched the forum for a good answer but most threads... -
Smoking other fish
There is always talk and threads about smoking salmon. What about other fish? Has anybody tried smoking fish like snapper, sea trout, bass or even cat fish? How about bream or crappies? I ate a lot of smoked mullet as a kid in Clearwater, FL. It was GOOD. Now I live in NW FL (near Pensacola)... -
MES temp variations
Thanks guys. The results were much better than I expected. I think it still needs lots of testing. Maybe on some baby backs on Sunday. The fan does have smoke deposit on it but it should clean up pretty good. If not, I'll just replace it. They're cheap. 2 doz for under $20 from Hong...- bc taster
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- Forum: Electric Smokers
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MES temp variations
The results are in. The fan worked great. It moved the smoke around nicely so there was no stale smell. The temps seemed to hold more steady and even throughout the box. I put 4 butts in. 1 on each shelf. A temp probe in each. Fan was hanging between rungs of 2nd shelf about 2.5" from...- bc taster
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- Forum: Electric Smokers
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MES temp variations
I did a test run today. The results are favorable. A small fan helps. Here's how it went down. Probe 1 in a foil wad on the shelf over a dry water pan. Probe 2 in a foil wad on 2nd shelf down. Oven thermometer on 2nd shelf close to the door. A 2" x 2", 24v fan powered by 12v hanging just...- bc taster
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- Forum: Electric Smokers
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MES temp variations
I have a 30" and a 40" MES. Both have hot and cold spots through out the boxes. This is just the nature of the beasts. While cleaning incubators, it occurred to me the fan inside circulates the air to keeps temps consistent everywhere in the incubator. Has any one tried putting a small...- bc taster
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Why different temps?
Thanks Guys I was about to make a big mistake. Just one last question. Can I safely take the meat to say 150 so its not so rare? Wife wasn't happy with really pink pork. Bill -
Why different temps?
When I smoke butts, roasts and larger cuts of pork I smoke to 165 IT. Then wrap in foil and cook to 200 IT. After a rest, the meat is fall apart tender. Now I want to try a pork tenderloin. Searched the forum and Jeff's book. Everyone says to smoke the loin to 145 IT. Why the difference? ... -
Half rib appetizers
WOW What a party. The house was full, 4 campers in the drive and 5 tents the kids slept in. The last guests left this morning. Started on Sunday with burgers, hot dogs and sausages. Put 2 butts in the smoker Sunday evening. On Monday we smoked 138 mini ribs of various sizes. Grill 8... -
Half rib appetizers
Thanks guys. I'm getting 6 slabs next week. Hope that's enough to satisfy all the in-laws, out-laws, and whom ever shows up. I'm also smoking 2 butts. My brother is grilling a truck load of chicken. Should be a good time. Bill -
Half rib appetizers
Bump Anybody have any comments. I want to do this for Labor Day and its just a week away. Bill
