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  1. bloc004

    First time Bacon...success!!!!

    Made 11.5 pounds of bacon for the first time. Turned out great.  Thawed out In the brine for 10 days Rinsed and in the fridge to form the pellicle. In the smoker for 8 hours with about 8 small handfulls of maple chips at 90 degrees. Out of the smoker and into the fridge, waiting to be...
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    #12 Ginder for stuffing sticks

    I dont leave the grinding plate in.  It seems to me that since the snack stick tube is smaller, the meat is staying in the neck with the auger longer, changing the texture a little bit.  I aim to get a stuffer at some point anyway, just wondering if anyone else notices anything.   I did wet the...
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    #12 Ginder for stuffing sticks

    I have done quite a bit of sausage with my #12 Kitchener Grinder Stuffer and have two questions. #1:  Does anyone else find that stuffing snack sticks with the Grinder/ Stuffer, almost emulsifies the meat and you don't get the fat/meat chunk consistancy that you see in commercial sticks?  I am...
  4. bloc004

    Beef Chuckie and Pork CSR's Two Ways with Heavy Q-View

    Looks mouthwateringly good!!!!!!
  5. bloc004

    Is $0.99/LBS A good price for pork butt???? I think so ! (updated with Q-views)

    Hey Jrod, how did that LEM Maple taste?  Is it a breakfast sausage maple taste or maple brat taste?  I have a package that I want to try out, and some venison thawing. Thanks!
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    The "Go To" Pork Butt

    Yeah, I do not have the amounts in front of me, but it wasn't anything special, just had a great flavor combo.  Like I said, I am going to continue experimenting with unique ingredients and flavors, and try and find other successes, but this one just plain tasted good, and is good to please a...
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    The "Go To" Pork Butt

    I started smoking earlier this year and have done quite a few pork butts.  I am a pretty tough critic on myself and just haven't been over-thrilled with any of the rubs and smokes to date.  They tasted good, and everyone liked them, but I knew they were not what they could be.  I am happy to say...
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  15. bloc004

    BLT - it's What's For Dinner!

    Wow, what a great shot of the sandwich!!!  Cant wait for my big tomatoes to start coming!
  16. bloc004

    Kielbasa sticks

    Looks delicious!
  17. bloc004

    Summer Sausage Question (Update with QView)

    The cheeses tasted great, I really liked the pepper jack.  Yes they taste like real cheese.  I got them from Butcher & Packer
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    Summer Sausage Question (Update with QView)

    It is store bought LEM Recipe packet.  I have been pretty pleased with their stuff.  The nice thing about the packets (that I buy) is they have the cure measured out for you.  I will eventually begin venturing out and adjusting it to my liking, but it is a good way to learn in the beginning.  I...
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    Summer Sausage Question (Update with QView)

    The oven element could have been an issue, but I am not to sure I understand what that issue is. Here is the Q View, just tried some and it tastes great, has great color and great texture, so it doesnt really matter, just trying to figure out why it would take so long.  This is my first summer...
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