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    Buying Meat in Iowa

    At the Costco in Des Moines they were $2.79 per lb. for Pork Loin Back Ribs in March (I took a photo) but I don't recall if the price was the same when we were there in August. We were pleased with the quality and the way they turned out. Swift Premium is the brand.
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    Love Halibut but it's pricey, any economical substitutes ?

    Thank you Gary !
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    Is 145 degrees safe for pork ?

    We were at the local meat counter a while back and asking the manager about safe internal temp. for cooking the pork we just purchased. He said 145 is safe, and too many people ( like my wife and I ) over-cook pork to 160 and complain that it's dry and tough. Is 145 safe ? What are your...
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    Love Halibut but it's pricey, any economical substitutes ?

    I used to eat catfish all the time, well, whenever I caught some at the lake. Now we are spoiled with fish from the store. I think it's time to try catfish again. Thanks Gwanger !
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    Two pounds of salmon on the Camp Chef

    Sounds delicious. Ate my last piece of smoked salmon last week so I need to get more done soon.
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    Tired of grissly steaks. Is beef tenderloin a good choice ?

    Thanks everyone for the input ! We brought one home to try, had it cut into steaks and a 3 lb. roast. Already peeled and cut at no extra cost. Looking forward to trying it this weekend on the grill (my wife says) lol. I might talk her into letting me smoke the roast.
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    Tired of grissly steaks. Is beef tenderloin a good choice ?

    Fareway has beef tenderloin on sale for $12.99 / lb. which is $2 per lb. less than Costco. So I'm wondering... this is the really tender part of a T-Bone steak, and the same as Filet Mignion ? Am I correct ? My teeth aren't as good as they used to be and many of the steaks we bring home...
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    Flounder...

    looks yummy. May I ask if you are happy with the Flounder in general, or not ? Would you consider it a good choice for a main dish ? I really like fish... especially from the smoker.
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    Is Pollock a mild fish that's good to smoke ?

    Thank you chef jimmyj. We do like orange roughy too. Just wanted to report that the smoked Pollock was a success. It cooked quickly and didn't get as smokey as I would have liked, but I brined it for a couple hours before smoking with hickory chips and I was happy. It's kinda crumbly and...
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    Love Halibut but it's pricey, any economical substitutes ?

    Thank you SonnyE. We visited Costco in Des Moines yesterday and we were impressed with the selection of fresh and frozen fish, seafood and pork/beef. Found the Atlantic salmon in the blue bag. We'll be making a list and room in the freezer before we go back. :)
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    Love Halibut but it's pricey, any economical substitutes ?

    Thank you SonnyE. I will check out my nearest Costco when I'm in Des Moines (90 minutes away).
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    Swordfish

    Thank you old goat and SonnyE for your input. I'm afraid you are correct and something extra is required.
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    Is Pollock a mild fish that's good to smoke ?

    Thank you all for your input ! Yes it's advertised as $7.99 for a 5 lb. box so I think I'll buy one box and try it. They're also advertising Orange Roughy filets for $8.99 per lb. frozen.
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    Swordfish

    I don't mean to hijack this thread, and I don't know if the MES40 is the same design, but my MES30 won't smoke when it's set to those low temps. Is there something I can do to my smoker without having to spend more money for an AMZN pellet smoker attachment ?
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    Buying Meat in Iowa

    Thank you smokebuzz.
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    Is Pollock a mild fish that's good to smoke ?

    Our local Fareway has 5 lb boxes of Pollock fillets on sale for $7.99 each. My wife and I like mild flavored fish. Is this a deal I should jump on ? Any worries about fine bones like the last trout fillets I got ? Thanks.
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    Buying Meat in Iowa

    Does anyone here buy meat at the Costco in West Des Moines ? I've never been there (it's 90 minutes away) and was wondering what kind of selection of meat and fish they offer and if it's worth the membership fee. Or should I just buy at my local Fareway ? Thanks.
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    What if I don't brine my Atlantic Salmon before smoking ?

    Thanks SonnyE, the maple syrup sounds tasty !
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    What if I don't brine my Atlantic Salmon before smoking ?

    Thank you Al and all who replied. I dug around the cupboards and made a quick marinade with what I could find. 2 12-ounce bottles of 7UP, 1/4 cup kosher salt, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/3 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion salt. I heated the mixture while stirring until warm, then soaked...
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    What if I don't brine my Atlantic Salmon before smoking ?

    Thank you all for your input ! I appreciate it. Normally time is not an issue, and so far I've smoked fish at 220 degrees (but I'm new to this MES 30" smoker).
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