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    Is my bacon curing properly?

    Thanks for the input fellas! Would it be a good idea to open up the vac bag and reseal it to loosen things up a bit? Or I’m thinking just see what happens and use it as a learning experience. Good news is it’s going on the smoker and into my belly before too long!
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    Is my bacon curing properly?

    4lb 10oz slab converted to 2103 grams. 37g salt, 21g sugar, 5-6g #1 curing salt (pink). Rubbed the cure, stuffed in a food saver bag and vac sealed. I suppose I was expecting a little more water loss but there hasn’t been an appreciable difference in the amount of moisture after the first 24...
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    Is my bacon curing properly?

    I did use the digging dog calculator. I was planning on a week so I’m thinking I’ll put it on my Traeger this weekend. I’ll be making some burnt ends with the other half of the slab I have!
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    Is my bacon curing properly?

    I’m attempting bacon for the first time and feel like the curing process is not going quite right. I used the calculator posted in other threads and am concerned that I goofed something up. It’s been a week and I have not seen an appreciable difference in the color, texture or amount of liquid...
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    • Forum: Pork
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    Fitting a brisket in a MES 30

    Thanks for the ideas, (Bear may be the leader in the clubhouse 😂) that should get me started. Now I have one less excuse to get my first one on!
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    Fitting a brisket in a MES 30

    The next brisket will be my first attempt and feeling intimidated is putting it lightly! My biggest concern is fitting even the smallest briskets in my MES 30. I don’t see how I can fit a full one in such a narrow space. Is it a bad idea to cut to fit the brisket and if not are there do’s and...
    • ImEbee
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    • Forum: Beef
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    Are all pellet trays created equal?

    I've seen that mod while searching around here and will probably do that soon. I think I will also do the PID conversion with it. In the meantime, do you think removing the chip loader and opening the top vent will draw enough air to keep them lit? Cheers! Eric
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    Are all pellet trays created equal?

    It will be going into a MES 30. I appreciate the replies and advice. I've just started smoking this year and wanted to make sure there wasn't something I was missing! Cheers! Eric
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    Are all pellet trays created equal?

    Bless her heart but my sister in law wanted to get me the AMNPS I asked for on Christmas. Unfortunately she decided to just buy one that looks close on Amazon but not the A maze N. Compared to my buddy's, it's nearly identical; the same material and dimensions but maybe a 1/2 in narrower and...
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    MES 30 Temp Probe

    So I just had an issue with my MES 30 where the controller did not sense the ambient temp above about 120f. I’ve had it running empty now for 2 hrs now and it’s maxing at 150f. I did save the bird yesterday by removing my meat probe from the turkey and hung it in the smoker to read the...
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