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  1. illini40

    Pizza Ovens

    Hello Been awhile so please direct me if I’m posting in the wrong area. I’m very interested in an outdoor pizza oven. Where do you suggest I even begin? Is there any real flavor differences in pellet versus gas? I assume Ooni is the most popular brand to consider, but do I need to research...
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    Flat Tops - Grease splatter?

    Hello - I’m interested in finally joining the flat top revolution. My main concern is grease splatter. I’m worried about grease splatter and stains on our patio, drive, or house. Even with a mat beneath it, how much of an issue is grease splatter and stains? How do you address this with your...
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    Need Input - Keep new smoker?

    Good morning It’s been some time since I’ve been on these forums, so appreciate your help in advance. Admittedly it’s been awhile since I’ve smoked much, unfortunately. Last night at a charity event, I won a new Masterbuilt 30 inch digital electric smoker. See the link for the model that I...
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    Frozen Pork Chops - Using Baldwin’s Tables

    Good morning I could use some guidance, please. Using Baldwin’s data and tables, do you have to add the time for frozen meat table to the time for pasteurization, for a total SV time if you are starting with frozen meat and want to go to pasteurization? Situation: I have frozen pork chops...
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    Different Meats/Cuts, Same Temps

    Hello I am curious - are there different meats or cuts that work well at the same SV temp (not time, as that can be adjusted)? If someone wanted to serve two different meats or just different cuts, are there some options?
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    SV Vessels

    Hello I typically just use a large stock pot as my vessel for SV. However, for Christmas Eve, I’m going to need something bigger. Are there certain types of plastic totes that can be used for SV? Locally, I only have access to a Walmart and Menards.
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    Venison Snack Sticks - Pork or Beef Added?

    Hello I have some venison that I would like to grind and turn into smoked snack sticks. Should I mix in any pork or beef? If so, what cuts and what ratios do you suggest? I don’t have easy access to straight up beef or pork fat. I would easily have access to pork butt and 70/30 or 80/20...
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    Paracord

    Good morning I am looking for some help with paracord, and given the audience, I’m hopeful you all may be able to help. First off, in the spirit of preparedness, I am constantly seeing/hearing that 550 paracord is very useful to keep on hand. Additionally, my young sons are very interested in...
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    Mix Venison with Beef?

    Good morning I found a few pounds of ground venison buried in the freezer. It’s a couple of years old. Would there be any concerns or issues of me mixing the ground venison with some ground beef (likely 90/10) for making some ground meat jerky sticks/strips? Ive done ground venison and ground...
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    Corn Starch Chicken Wings - Rub Won’t Stick

    Hello In an attempt to get a crispier skin on chicken wings, I tried adding some corn starch to help dry them out. Unfortunately, after putting some corn starch on them, the rub would not really stick. How do you go about this? What am I doing wrong? Process I followed: 1) dry the wings with...
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    Crossbows

    Good evening For those of you who crossbow hunt, what advice can you provide me in regards to shopping for a first crossbow? I have only hunted deer with a shotgun, but I would like to try to hunt during archery season with a crossbow. I’m not sure where to even really start. Are there any...
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    Baby Back Ribs: Q-View

    Good afternoon It has been some time since I smoked ribs, and we are doing our best to clean our freezers. So, a three pack of Costco baby backs are up today. All three racks got a light dusting of Killer Hogs AP rub, followed up by Killer Hogs The BBQ Rub. Traeger is set at 250*, running...
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    Refresher Please - Baby Backs

    Good morning I’ve got a few racks of baby backs thawing out to smoke tomorrow. I’ll run the Traeger at 250*. I know there are many variables, but could I roughly estimate 5 ish hours of total cook time? I do plan to wrap in foil and land more on the FOTB end of the spectrum. It has been...
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    Pork Belly Burnt Ends - Pellet Smoker

    Good afternoon It has been a while since I posted a cook, so I thought I would share some q-view today: pork belly burnt ends. I had some pork belly (about 7lbs total I am estimating) that had been in the freezer for a while and needed to be eaten. So, let’s make some delicious meat candy...
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    SV - Pork Belly: How to?

    Hello I’m thawing some pork belly, and I think I may want to try some in the SV. How do you do pork belly in the SV? Thanks!
  16. illini40

    Deck / Patio Storage

    Good morning As you may have seen in my other thread (Here), we are trying to figure how to best get out pool area situated. What suggestions or experience do you have for pool deck / patio storage? Just go with a big (150 gallon+) deck storage box? Goal is to store pool toys, rafts, extra...
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    Patio Umbrellas Help - Windy Conditions

    Good morning What suggestions, experience, etc. do you have for using patio umbrellas in windier conditions (not talking a hurricane, but a decent wind)? Situation: we have finished our pool area, and we need some shade. We live up on a bit of a bluff, and we are pretty open, thus, we get wind...
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    Reheating Pulled Pork From Prior Day Smoke

    Good evening I have always smoked, pulled and ate pork the same day. I have never smoked the day prior and then reheated. What is your process if you smoke a butt the day before to reheat and serve?
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    Flat Top - Grease Splatter?

    For those of you that have a flat top griddle, how is the grease splatter? Do you have a mess on your patio or deck? We have a new very nice patio, and I'm hesitant that a flat top is going to make a mess on the pavers. Thank you!
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    Hotter end of pellet smoker?

    Hello I have a Traeger Pro 1300. Would the pellet hopper end or the smoke stack end generally run hotter? I plan on testing this with some biscuits or something of the like, but I’m curious for what the general rule of thumb is. Thanks!
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