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  1. herkysprings

    How to slice this bacon

    Hey all, First off I'll post the finished pics as soon as I get home. I havent uploaded them yet. Anyway I cured some bellies, and smoked them yesterday sooo... now I would like to eat my bacon! But I dont know which way to slice them. Any hints? Here is one of the bellies I had pre cure. Is it...
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    Lean Pork trimmings

    Hey All, So I'm looking to make Brauts from the Kutas book and I ahve 2 questions: 1) the recipe calls for "Lean pork trimmings" along with a butt and veal. What would qualify for lean pork trimmings? I read this thread : http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/forum/thread/69582/pork-trimming but...
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    Mace vs Corriander

    So I've got a stuffer and casings on order, but one particular item has me a bit perplexed. MACE I've never used this before, I dont really have great access to it except through online ordering, and its expensive. I read in the Kutas book that Corriander is an acceptable sub. I'm just...
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    About to start sausages advice appreciated

    Hey guys, So I am planning on learning how to make my own sausages. Everything from Brats to Summer sausage, chorizo, the works! I have my Kutas book, and I'm reading, but I'm hoping you can chime in and give me a few tps / hints on starting: Techniques Equipment Things to avoid. Any info...
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    Tin can in WSM charcoal pile for TBS?

    Does anybody use a tin can stuffed with their wood in the WSM charcoal pile? I'm finding it hard to get TBS in my WSM now. I'm pretty sure my wood is too dry (sat inside my appartment for 2 years) but I was wondering if anybody tried doing this? The only way I can get TBS with this wood is on...
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    TurBacon Epic

    I posted this in Pork due to the high use of bacon... Not my creation I just saw it on the interwebs.
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    I ordered a Klose BYC 40" today

    I'm not trying to take the other guys Thunder (the Lang) or anything, I just happened to order it today. Well yesterday but I was still in some buyers shock at the time. I got it almost fully loaded.
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    Periodic table of meat

    Important info, enjoy!
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    Big smokers and Warming box???

    Hey a quick question... on larger smokers like the Lang or Klose, what / how does the warming box work? Does it just hold temps cooler, to keep cooked BBQ warm? Any idea what temps? Can it be used for things like sausage etc? Just curious, I may have a life altering choice to make, and that...
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    iPhone 4 vs HTC Evo video (PG 13 - Strong Language and techy)

    I saw this and thought it was pretty good. I do own an iPhone myself. At the bottom of the article there is a youtube movie that is funny (gets good at about 58 seconds in). The guy who made it may lose his job at BestBuy for making it...
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    Food Saver sealing issues

    Hey All, I use my food saver often, but lately i noticed that my bags are not sealing well, and air leaks in. I took a closer look in to it, and it seems like I have a "Crimp" on my sealing strip. I confirmed that on the end of the bag that I made, pre cutting and putting anything in (dry bag)...
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    "Crusty" Italian buns for "Wet" sammies

    I cant find anything in local stores, but basically I was trying to figure out a recipe for crusty italian buns to serve italin beef sandwiches on, or other "Wet" sammies. Anybody have any ideas? I can flounder through baking things, I have a Kitchen Aid Pro 6, active dry yeast, etc...
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    Voodoo donut fattie burger - BBQ gods forgive me for what I ahve created...

    So... some of you may have heard of the Krispy Kream bacon cheese burger. Well, a local donut place here sells a 6-7" glazed donut and, after a few beers last week, I had an idea. I present to you the "Voodoo Curse" - a BBQ beef filled donut shaped fattie on a giant donut bun... 1) Two of...
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    Royal Oak - Red Bag

    So I finally saw some Royal Oak Charcoal in Walmart last week. Normally all I can get is Cowboy Lump or King's bricks. Is this the good stuff? If so I may need to stock up, so I can mix it up with Kings.
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    SnP mods Part 2 - New parts!

    Set up: Brinmann SnP MODS: - Afterburner propane burner - oven gasket lining - Vent extender - new thermos So, as a continuing project I am looking to optimize my SnP design such that it is as fuel efficient as possible, and a really nice even cooking area. I am focusing on heat distribution...
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    Another WSM

    Hopefully I'll score another 18.5" WSM, 2008 model for $120 (or less...) My question is that model had a smaller water pan I think. What was the going "mod" to change that out, or a good place to purchase that item? It was a waterpan or something for another smoker, but I cant remember which...
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    New Person needs help - Q at risk!

    http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/for...d=1#post462403 I'm not a great charcoal expert but if anybody can take a look, there is some Q at risk!
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    Foiling sauce - butter sugar honey

    Any comments using brown sugar / butter / honey combo to make the braising liquid when foiling? Rough measurments / guides? Will any unsalted butter do? Does it go under the ribs or over top too? Thanks!
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    SnP charcoal basket

    Does anyone know of a good pre-made basket I can get for my SnP? I have the side firebox that has the little 1" ledge on the inside. I may also be curious to entertain somebody manufacturing one for me + shipping + beer costs. I cant manufacture anything myself, I live in an appartment. Thanks...
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    Italian beef with bottom round

    I want to try my chuckie italian beef recipe on a bottom round cut, and slice it with my deli slicer. Any ideas what temp to cook it too? 190 sound about right?
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