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  1. sotx

    Turkey on the Holland Grill or Smoker?

    Ok - simple question - any one ever used a Holland Grill for 11 lb bird?  I generally do all my poultry on the Holland now but I have never gone for the gusto w/ the Turkey... thoughts would be greatly appreciated:)
  2. sotx

    Country Sausage Recipe Similar to Dziuk's

    ahh - i was wondering about the turkey - thanks for catching that!... I also missed the 'fermented product', or breezed over not catching it... this seems to be a far more involved project than the smoke tofu I have goi'n atm:)  thanks for helping me understand all the pieces; at least I know...
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    Country Sausage Recipe Similar to Dziuk's

    yeh 6 seems very high - I have been considering 3 at most now but still can't figure based on the interview.  Really just need to figure the salt content and temp ramp 150s early and then ramp down? 
  4. sotx

    Country Sausage Recipe Similar to Dziuk's

    come on - somebody here has gotta have a lead on nitrate free summer sausage and jerky recipes:(!
  5. sotx

    Country Sausage Recipe Similar to Dziuk's

    That looks like a really good method but looking for one with no Nitr*tes I have been doing some reading and some say to use between 6 and 10% salt - I presume that is by weight but still uncertain.  Seems to me that the correct amount of salt and the correct temperature ramp are the two key...
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    Country Sausage Recipe Similar to Dziuk's

    So - some notes from the interview I see: 85% Lean product (Pork w/ a little beef) Smoke until casings are dry and continue drying for 5 days and somewhere in the he hit 151 Degrees Salt - extracts proteins and binds the molecules and impact the texture greatly Spices (to taste)     Pepper...
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    Country Sausage Recipe Similar to Dziuk's

    Thanks - i will look into that - i would really like to figure this out. I just found this interview w/ Marvin Dziuk on Southern BBQ Trail Oral Histories:  there is a 3 min audio blurb and an edited interview here: http://www.southernbbqtrail.com/dziuks.shtml Here is the entire transcript...
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    Country Sausage Recipe Similar to Dziuk's

    I don't know a lot about this sausage but have eat'n a lot of it....  It is made by Dziuk's meat market in Castroville, TX.  I always pick it up on the way out of town to pack in on river and backpacking trips - eat with candied jalapenos and sharp cheddar... The stuff is very good and quite dry...
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    Cold Smoker Recomendation...

    Edit - missed last post - thanks for the clarification! OK - So, I went with the AMNPS - Can't wait to try it:)!
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    Cold Smoker Recomendation...

    OK - last question - what is the burn time when using dust?
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    Cold Smoker Recomendation...

    so there we have it - i have my point of origin - ty all:)!
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    Cold Smoker Recomendation...

    A-MAZE-N-SMOKER 6X8 Produces smoke for up to 10 hours on 6 oz (3 cups) of A-MAZE-N-DUST AMNPS5X8 "NEW" A-MAZE-N-PELLET-SMOKER   Produces smoke for up to 11 hours on 15 oz of A-MAZE-N-PELLETS. OK - so, I see the AMNS 6x8 uses 6 oz dust while the AMNPS uses 15 oz of pellets...  Does the...
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    Cold Smoker Recomendation...

    Thanks - will do. Oh - I had meant to mention, I also have a Shelleymatic 19x23x31 Mobile tray I have been wanting to add a chopping block type lid and use it as a drop in for cold smoking as well. Here is a pic one of those - found it at the dump on clean up day;) It is simply an SS box...
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    Cold Smoker Recomendation...

    Hello all, I would first like to thank you for the forum and the extensive literature; you all have cleared the water to a great degree.  Now for a decision... I am hoping to find a smoker for both of these units: Outdoor Products 41170B got it at Costco but now Smoke Hollow I guess -...
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