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  1. zzerru

    Head cheese

    You absolutely can. Hocks would work great and have a lot of gelatin in them. If not, any off cuts of pork and clear gelatin work just fine!
  2. zzerru

    Head cheese

    It sounds like I’m going to have to add veggies to the stock next time and try it out since so many folks are vouching for it.
  3. zzerru

    Head cheese

    No veggies in ours. What vegetables do you typically add? That’s interesting.
  4. zzerru

    Head cheese

    It’s that time of year. I helped my friend slaughter two hogs to put up for the winter and I returned with the hogs’ heads — so it’s time to make head cheese. I brine the heads first to cure them after removing the eyes and brains (a tomahawk works great for that). Then I smoked the heads for...
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  5. zzerru

    First EQ Canadian bacon

    I tried the EQ method for the first time with this half loin. I must say, I think I’m a convert! Basic cure of salt at 1.5%, cure #1 at 0.25% and sugar at .75%. Smoked at 275F over pecan and apple under IT 140F. Let rest and wrapped.
  6. zzerru

    New (to me) custom smoker

    Here are some pics: The back of the firebox leads up to this long, horizontal chamber/box That horizontal chamber connects to the bottom of the vertical smoker. The smoke and heat travels up the back of the firebox, into the horizontal chamber/box and then into the vertical smoker...
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    New (to me) custom smoker

    They are definitely tall, not sure exactly why. The top of the rig is 7’6 off the ground.
  8. zzerru

    Greek night, Pork Souvlaki , Lemon Rice, Couscous Greek Salad, added grilled Shrimp

    What’s your donair sauce recipe?
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    New (to me) custom smoker

    I can grab a pic of it tomorrow. The firebox has a chimney going up the back of the smoker as well which connects to the vertical smoker. It takes a bit to heat up (about 30 minutes longer than the horizontal) but gets to similar temp as the horizontal. If you close the cover on the middle smoke...
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    New (to me) custom smoker

    I picked up this smoker from a neighbor for $600. It was in good shape but I scoured off what rust there was, gave it a good cleaning and a fresh coat of high temp enamel. This was my first time running it after a test burn. I smoked a brisket, a chuck and two racks of StL ribs. The brisket was...
  11. zzerru

    Buc-ees Butt

    Ahhh ok. Didn’t know that. I normally just use my own rub but figured I would start using up some of these commercial rubs that people give me.
  12. zzerru

    Buc-ees Butt

    Vernor’s is pretty unique. My wife swears by it when she’s got an upset stomach.
  13. zzerru

    Buc-ees Butt

    Vernor’s is a very “Michigan” thing. It’s a type of ginger ale. It’s great in a Boston cooler and worked well in this sauce, but I don’t usually drink it (I don’t drink soda much).
  14. zzerru

    I Made a "daveomak" Ham Using a Picnic Shoulder, a Loin, & a Boneless Butt.

    Would you be willing to share that handy spreadsheet?
  15. zzerru

    Buc-ees Butt

    My buddy in Texas sent me some Buc-ees BBQ rub to try so I slathered a butt with mustard and rubbed it up I smoked it over maple wood at 255 until IT was 170, then foiled it and added some Vernor’s for that Michigan twist. Made a finishing sauce out of the juices, Vernor’s and mustard All...
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  16. zzerru

    Heritage bacon

    Wow, that’s really high! I don’t think I’d be going for it at that price either.
  17. zzerru

    Smoking cart and today’s cook

    Dang man, that’s a great looking cart and full smoker! You are going to be eating well!
  18. zzerru

    Hearty Maple Breakfast Sausage

    Hey Boykjo! I got my casings from Butcher Packer and didn’t have any issues. I hope that helps. http://www.butcher-packer.com/
  19. zzerru

    Heritage bacon

    Have you checked the local farmers market? Even if they don’t sell it there, there farmers usually all know each other and know who has what.
  20. zzerru

    Hearty Maple Breakfast Sausage

    Putting a little kick in it would be great! Though I don’t think my missus and little one would approve. Maybe next time I’ll make two batches...
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