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  1. johnnyo

    Adding Water????

    OK, got my Brats & Bangors ground, mixed, & fried a sample of each... GOOD! Getting ready to stuff using my 5 lb Grizzly Stuffer.. Is it recommended to add water to the meat to make it easier to stuff, or should I just push the meat through as is..
  2. johnnyo

    Bangors & Brats

    Can pork be used to make Brats, & also English Bangor ?? I want to make the Brats fresh to be barbecued or in a pan.. Can the Bangors be made fresh also, the same size as the Brats, & be barbecued or fried in a pan ?? Or would the Bangors be better smoked?? I've never had Bangors, so know...
  3. johnnyo

    Dark sausage centers

    Hi, I made 2 batches of sausage, Polish sausage 2 dayes ago, & Old Fashioned sausage yesterday..I used the seasonings purchased from a sausage supply place.. The Polish was stuffed into Collagen casings, & the Old Fashioned was stuffed into hog casings. using my electric grinder with stuffing...
  4. johnnyo

    Gosm

    Well I gave my Big Block to my daughter, & got another one for me through Amazon.. My new one came with a dent on the right rear top corner.. I'm sure it won't affect the smoking.. Should I contact GOSM & let them know, or contact Amazon? Has anyone had any dealings like this? Would I have to...
  5. johnnyo

    Pork skins

    Went yesterday to get a couple of loins.. Lo & behold a big sign outside says $1.49 a pound so wifey & me goes in, but the loins still got ribs & skins on them. We buy them regardless, & the guy says we'll do anything but cook them for you. So I get him to cut off the ribs, & take the skin off...
  6. johnnyo

    Need help

    I got a Gosm smoker from Walmart a 3405.. Got it assembled, hooked it up to a brand new tank, & it lit right up, big flame on high, & turned it down to low & the temp was 300.. checked it again & the fire was out.. After a few tries it lit again, but in a short time the flame got smaller &...
  7. johnnyo

    Wally World 3405BGW

    I got my Big Block delivered from Amazon, & it came without a scratch on it.. Amazing Amazon.... Now I want to purchase the smaller version GOSM 3405BGW from Walmart for my son, but I notice it doesn't have any vents at the bottom on the sides, only one at the top for smoke.. Will this work OK...
  8. johnnyo

    GOSM Big Block

    Well I finally got a letter that my Big Block has been shipped.. it was a long wait.
  9. johnnyo

    Drilling a hole for ET-73

    Hi, I got a Big Block coming.. Can I just drill Holes for inserting the probes for the ET-73, rather than inserting them through the chimney?
  10. johnnyo

    Foodsaver..

    Good morning, I just bought a Foodsaver model V1085 on e-bay.. It'll be delivered in a week or so.. Before I use it I have a couple of questions.. 1... would this be a good way to store my sausage seasonings, by vacuum packing them? would storing them in the freezer after they're vacuumed be...
  11. johnnyo

    Saddam's Cat

    Here's Saddam's cat
  12. johnnyo

    Propane smokers

    I am in the market for a propane smoker, & am leaning towards the Big Block, but I see Cabellas have a Stainless Steel 48" smokerfor $249, but it is only 16" square, & seems it might be a hindrance in smoking large turkeys,or briskets.. I don't see much discussion on the Cabellas smoker.. Has...
  13. johnnyo

    Got me a new Saddam T-Shirt

    I picked up a new Saddam T-shirt. A bit tight around the neck, but it hangs well.
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