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    Smoked Butter - WOW!

    The way I see it is that butter is made up of three things: milk proteins, water, and butterfat.  Once the butter melts, these three things start to separate some.  It could ruin the consistency of the finished product if it were too melt too much.  At least that is my experience from making...
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    Smoked Butter - WOW!

    Now that it is getting cooler outside, I want to do another batch.  I'm going to try the mailbox mod for MES that I have seen other members do.  I figure the temp shouldn't rise at all and I can smoke the butter for a longer time. I think I am going to throw some salt in there too.   
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    Blade Wobble in Commercial Slicer

    The high side is remaining the same.  So it is probably a bent shaft/axle.  There are three screws holding the blade and one came out well, and I am soaking the others the help break them loose.  If the cost is less than 50 bucks to make it run perfect, I will be tickled.  I paid 250 and...
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    Blade Wobble in Commercial Slicer

    Hey Guys, I had been watching Craigslist like a hawk and finally found a great deal on Univex 7510 slicer.  It is in great shape and everything seems to run well.  But, the blade seems to have a slight wobble to it.  I don't think it would ever be an issue, but, I downloaded the manual and it...
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    Is my meat probe going out in my MES 40?

    My MES sits in a shed and has never seen a drop of rain.  I think I will try calling pursuant to JJ's suggestion and see where I get.  I should do another boil test.  I did one when I bought it and the probe said 211 at a full boil.  Thanks for the replies.
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    Is my meat probe going out in my MES 40?

    I was doing a pork shoulder over the weekend and as I was reaching the final temps, my meat probe kept hopping around from 191 to 195.  After so long and it didn't go above 195, I went out and checked with another thermometer and it was 207.  The meat probe had never done that before, but, it...
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    Bourbon

    No one mentioned it, but, Woodford Reserve is my favorite.  I don't think anyone can drink that and say that it isn't how bourbon is supposed to taste. 
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    Smoked Butter - WOW!

    i based the half hour on some other sites i read saying an hour was too long, so I just did the half hour thing.  I do think the butter with all the fat would absorb a lot of smoke.  Be sure to let me know if the three hours is too strong.  I tried in on a bagel this morning and it was good...
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    Smoked Butter - WOW!

    Well, as I said, the other sticks I only threw in there for half an hour. I decided to keep one other stick in there for two hours.  I went out to check on it.  And well, LOL! got too warm.  So I will have to try later beyond the half hour mark when it is a little colder or drop the sticks in...
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    Smoked Butter - WOW!

    Hey everyone, I just wanted to say that if you haven't tried smoked butter, it is awesome!  Yesterday I was cold smoking some cheese and I just threw a stick in there for half an hour.  I used it this morning on a bagel and it was unbelievable.  I am doing some more today but I am leaving one...
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    MES 40 to Make Jerky - Use the Water Pan?

    As an update on this, I have been using sand in the water pan.  I really like it.  I have done a few pork butts in it since and there is no difference in moisture and I do think it works better as a heat sink.  I've done jerky in my MES twice since and it works okay.  Still is more like an oven...
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    My Favorite Method to Grill Steaks - The "Twice Char"

    Ha! I cook with a gas grill but I bought a Weber chimney just to try it.  I used cowboy brand lump charcoal.  I didn't like it.  It tasted burnt, not "charred."   If that makes any sense.  I did it over open grates.  Now if you would place a cast iron skillet on top of the chimney, I'm sure it...
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    My Favorite Method to Grill Steaks - The "Twice Char"

    I had started to use a cast iron griddle insert in my Weber grill to help get that awesome crust on my steak.  On accident, I discovered that a "twice char" really does the trick.  I like my steaks rare but it is hard to get that crust when you don't want to cook it long.  What I do is get the...
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    venison sausage Final open shot

    He didn't say it was a .17 HMR.  It could have been a centerfire, a .17 Remington.  A 25 grain bullet moving 4000 fps would be a humane kill.  Not a deer rifle.  But not necessarily illegal or unethical. 
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    Marinated Flank Steak w/ Recipe

    I never measure the temp on grilled steaks. I just get the grill to around 500. Normally I like a nice crust and the inside very rare. With this I had to cook it a bit longer to make the woman happy so I try to meet in the middle. I normally just judge it by looks and the firmness of the meat...
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    More Smoke or Longer Smoke?

    I actually have this book. I just finished the Marianski book on home production of quality meats. I loved it. I am reading Kutas book now. So far. I prefer the Marianski book better. But I have the book you're referring to and I will be diving into it soon! Thanks for the response!
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    Carmel Banana Pie...takes 5 hours...

    Well, I made it.  It was a great success!  Everyone liked it.  It was very sweet but not as bad as I thought it would be.  Definitely a keeper and my fiancee has already asked that I make another one!
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    Thanks guys! Have a great Thanksgiving!
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