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  1. BrianGSDTexoma

    Got Stuffer Ordered now need Casings and Recipe

    I ordered the stuffer. We get butts on sale for under a $1 a pound all the time around here so will be using that. Where do I buy and what size casings do I need? Would love a recipe to get me started.
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    Smokers and Grills Clean Up Day

    Been putting this off. I waited to long to do the Kettle. Had so much build up it bent the wings that scrap the ash! Mostly just gets used for the Vortex. Did some of those Vortex ribs last week. That old Weber Silver been the best gas grill ever. Could not even guess how old it is and...
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    On the Edge of Trying Sausage Making

    Seeing all this Sausage making threads getting me enabled. I have not tackled this since would mainly be just making for myself and would not need much. I am looking at the Backyard Pro Commercial 5 lb. Sausage Stuffer (Vertical) and would be using my KitchenAid to grind. I know should get...
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    Binoculars

    We have a lot of birds at the river where I hang out. There has been quite a few Eagles lately. The last couple sets of Binoculars I have bought have double vision. Of course I bought fairly cheap ones. I really need a set of decent ones that wont break the bank. Can you get anything in the...
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    Stock from Cooked Chicken Bones

    I been doing this for years and sure many of you are also. I never throw chicken bones away from a cook. I freeze and when need stock throw them in the pressure cooker with onion and celery. Most come from Sam's rotisserie. I just cover bones with water and add black pepper. 30 minutes under...
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    Creamy German Sausage, Potato and Sauerkraut Soup

    Not many pictures as this was not a planned post but another that just taste so good had to share. I had bought those Kielbasa at Sam's that Jeff had mentioned and looking for ways to use them. Was planning on doing Jeff's keto version but decided on this as did not have daikon: 4 tablespoons...
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    Fasting

    Watching this forum during a extended fast is torture! I am 3 days into a 4 day fast. I do 3 day ones several times a year for the autophagy to keep from getting Alzheimer's which is in my family. I doing this 4 day in hopes for an immune system reset. Doc says my immune system is what causing...
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    Quick Gumbo

    Was not planning on posting but it was so good thought I would share. Used Louisiana Gumbo mix. Added 6 cups chicken broth to package. Brought to a simmer. Added can of Trappey's Creole Okra Gumbo and gumbo file. Thanks for that Gumbo File Keith, @indaswamp. Let go 10 minutes. Added some...
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    Curing Corned Beef Recipe?

    I have done this before but cant seem to find my recipe and for some reason not finding much on a search. I sure its me. Seems like I used Pop's brine with pickling spices but not sure how much of what? Anyone have a cure recipe for corned beef? I cut a brisket in half and smoking the point...
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    Smoked Chicken Meatloaf

    When I seen Rich do this I had to give it a try. I ended up with 2.5 lbs meat after processing. Followed his recipe as close as I could. I used the 6" tube with pellets and chips but it did not want to burn for some reason. Ran RecTeq 275 and rose to 350 toward the end. I made a buffalo...
  11. BrianGSDTexoma

    Beets Recipe

    I going to grill some pork steaks today. I have some beets I need to use. Anyone have a recipe to share?
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    Pickle Blunder

    Well I just did my pickles and grabbed the wrong package! I meant to use the Bread and Butter and used the Hot and Spicy! I ended up just using 2 oz of the mix, 2 cups vinegar, .5 cups water 1.5 cups sugar. Who knows? Need about another 1/4 cup liquid. I vacuum sealed and will put into...
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    Hand Update

    Months later I final got back to the hand Doctor. He thinks it's an immune system problem. Got to go see Rheumatologist now. Also been fighting what thought been poison ivy for close to 2 months. He thinks that also have to do with immune system. This getting old hard on a guy!
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    Retractable Awnings Hail

    City regulations are prohibiting me from any kind of carport. Don't have the room from property line. Even a portable one in front of garage is a no. We get hail a lot around here. Few miles north of us they had 4" hail couple days ago. Granted not much would of helped with that! I am...
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    Trying out the A-MAZE-N Expandable Tube Smoker 12 in - 18 in

    I been putting off buying the A-MAZE-N Expandable Tube Smoker 12 in - 18 in for a long time. Kept waiting for a sale which never happens. Wanted it for overnight smokes. Finally bought it. This is my second time using it. That extra 6" is really nice! I used hickory chips and pellets. Put...
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    Judy's Rye Bread

    Been several months since I made bread. Starter just been sitting in fridge unfed. Fed it and came right back to life. I got this recipe from Al's wife Judy. It's a hybrid that uses starter and instant yeast. I love that you can make it in just a few hours and taste really good. Makes the...
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    Mahi Mahi Taco's

    Boy these where good. Made an avocado lime coleslaw. Made up some pico, guacamole and Chipotle Aioli. Blacken the Mahi Mahi using chef paul prudhomme blacken seasoning. I have fell back in love with my carbon steel pans. And here they are
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    Smoked Ribeye

    I have to quit looking at Ribeye's when on sale as I have several in freezer. When you see that package that you know is going to be good just have to grab it. I started marinading in masterpiece steak marinade in the morning. Smoked in RecTeq at 225 until 120. Seared in carbon steel pan...
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    Garlic Habanero Honey Pecans

    I got an easier way to make my pecans now. I use to roast 6 large heads of garlic. Messy and hard to get garlic out. I roast peeled cloves in oil this time. So much easier. Took about 6 oz of peeled garlic from an 8 oz bag and poured a little over 1/2 cup oil on them. Roasted in 250 degree...
  20. BrianGSDTexoma

    Last Day for Lumber Jack at Atwoods Sale

    Happened to look at the Atwoods flyer and they have had LJ pellets on sale for $7.99 but this the last day. I normally just use Smokehouse. I got up at 2 and at 6:30 this morning bored so I took the 40 mile drive to get some.
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