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    wifi meat probe

    Check out the MEATER, now that it's shipping. I have the Block, and love the ability to link to it from a web browser and watch the smoke.
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    Brinkmann Trailmaster Limited Edition

    Amazon Item B008HCDQT0
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    Sauerkraut Balls

    Nicely done, Buzzy! I actually live here in the original home of the sauerkraut ball, and have seen some fun sauces at local restaurants. I'll gather a few for you and post them up. One I seem to recall was a thousand island-like sauce that had some extra kick of what I believe was...
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    Sauerkraut Balls

    You're dead on. I believe it is the Hungarian population here in Akron who are responsible for this masterpiece. I am considering smoking up a pork butt to give this a new spin. I think the Menches Brothers (renowned vendors of the world's fair midway who also created the waffle cone and the...
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    Substitute for Red Wine in Chef JimmyJ's Smokey Au Jus

    Thanks for all of the suggestions, all! Since I had to substitute some canned tomatoes for the paste, I used their acidity and earthiness to fortify it a bit.  Came out great! Jimmy, I've added the Shaoxing to the shopping list, and will try a good porter sometime as well.  Thanks for the tip!
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    Substitute for Red Wine in Chef JimmyJ's Smokey Au Jus

    I've done that before, but really like the little extra something it adds.  If all else fails, though, that's the way I will go.
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    Substitute for Red Wine in Chef JimmyJ's Smokey Au Jus

    Merry Christmas, folks! I'm hoping JimmyJ himself might weigh in on this one as well, but I'm looking for a red wine substitute for the au jus.  While I love the flavor it adds, my wife has started a new medication and a compound in the red grape skins (assuming something in the tannins) causes...
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    I dont want to ruin a prime rib

    Good Luck!  Chef Jimmy will never steer you wrong.  +1 his technique for cooking the meat in au jus to get to the higher temps.  I use that one for my daughter and she loves it.
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    Looking for Butcher - Greenville, SC

    Hi folks! I have two friends moving to Greenville, SC, one of whom worked for our local butcher. They are looking for a good butcher in the vicinity of their new hometown. Any of my southern smoking brethren have a recommendation for them? Thanks in advance!
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    Live smoking independence day

    Looks really good!
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    Independence Day Brisket! Freedom from the tyranny of vegetarianism!

    Sorry, guys. Got it finished up just in time for guests.  By the time we got it all cleaned up for the night, I crashed hard. Here's a view from about 2 hours in. You can already see it developing some nice color. Here's a view around the 10 hour mark. I ditched the drip pan because it was...
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    First 4th July Brisket: Cut in half or leave whole?

    Check the depth of your probe to make sure you're in the heart of the meat.  I have two in my brisket right now (one in the point, one in the flat), and one of them was registering abnormally high.  Must have tugged out either when I put it on, or when the meat shifted as it warmed.
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    Freedom Brisket!

    Looks great!
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    First 4th July Brisket: Cut in half or leave whole?

    Looking forward to some pics of the outcome...provided Dorothy and Toto don't show up to your lightning show as well. Stay safe!
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    Live smoking independence day

    Lol...I knew it! I've spent 25 years in IT myself, currently as a manager in network engineering for a major bank. Old habits die hard.
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    Live smoking independence day

    Glad to see I'm not the only one who writes up a project plan for their meat, lol! Looking good!  Keep us posted!
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