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    any suggestions on a meat mixer that will do 25 lbs at one time

    Does anyone have a suggestions on a meat mixer that will do 25 lbs at one time. I believe it will have to be manual because my grinder is a Backyard Pro BSG12 Butcher Series #12. It doesn't look like anything hooks up to it. I do want to be able to put the paddles and tub in the dishwasher to...
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    Sodium erythorbate with ECA

    Owens Chipotle Wildfire snack stick seasoning. It has sodium erythorbate in it. Can Encapsulated Citric Acid be added for the tang taste or would there be a problem having both in the sticks. I have never used SE in sticks before
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    Can anyone help me with questions on encapsulated citric acid for my snack sticks

    1. Does anybody know why ECA works when its only released after the meat reaches 130 degrees? The cure needs time to work (24 hours) before smoking but, can go on the smoker immediately if ECA is mixed in. Does the bad stuff have opportunity to enter the meat between the time the meat enters...
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    Black pieces of meat when grinding meat

    Whenever grinding meat I will see black pieces of meat in the grind. Ive noticed when using the kitchen-aid or #12 grinder. I wish I knew what to do to prevent it.
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    Build a gravity fed smoker

    I'm going to build a gravity fed smoker. Seems like one the size of Stumps baby smoker would be about the right size. I've seen plans for sale for $80 but seems like those funds would be better used on supplies to build it. First thing will be build the frame with square tubing 1.5 or 2". then...
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