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  1. akeisler

    MEATER vs Maverick

    I am currently smoking a pork butt, and I got a meater for Christmas and figured I’d give it a try. I’ve had the Maverick for 7-8 years and it’s always worked perfectly. Same piece of meat, almost the same spot in the meat. One says it’s done, the other says it’s not...which do I believe?
  2. akeisler

    Wild Turkey breast wrapped in bacon

    I rubbed two wild turkey breasts and wrapped them in a bacon weave. Gonna smoke them over apple and hickory tomorrow. More pics to come! First time I’ve ever smoked wild turkey. Hoping it turns out good!
  3. akeisler

    Reheat a Fatty in a crockpot?

    i am tailgating this weekend for a college football game. Staying at the hotel across the street from the stadium all weekend. I was thinking about cooking a fatty ahead of time, but I’m not planning to take a grill. Wondering if it would be possible to wrap it in foil and reheat it in a...
  4. akeisler

    First Time Smoking Quail

    Brined them overnight in apple juice, water, salt, and brown sugar. Rinsed and dried them, sprinkled on some Jeffs rub, and wrapped them in bacon. They'll hit the smoker this afternoon. Never smoked quail before, but I have to think anything wrapped in bacon will be good, right?
  5. akeisler

    Spicy summer sausage opinions needed

    I've done a search and haven't found anything on this specific topic, so here goes. I'm making summer sausage and have had several requests to make it HOT. I've used jalapeños in the past and I've also experimented with crushed red pepper. The jalapeños never seem to get it hot enough, and I...
  6. akeisler

    Whole Venison Shoulder

    This was the first time I've ever smoked a whole bone-in venison shoulder, and let me tell you, it definitely won't be my last. Here's how I did it: 1. Cut as much fat and silver skin off as possible. 2. Rub with your favorite bbq rub and let sit in the fridge overnight. 3. Smoke at 250...
  7. akeisler

    Thanksgiving Turkey smoke and a guest with allergies...

    Ok guys, I have about 25 people coming for early Thanksgiving dinner on Saturday. I am planning on smoking a 15 pound statched turkey and another turkey breast. Here's my problem. I have a guest coming that is allergic to garlic, onion, and dairy. My plan was to make a rub for the breast using...
  8. akeisler

    Venison Summer Sausage/Jalapeno Cheddar Venison Summer Sausage How To with Pics

    I have been a reader of the website for a long time, and have gotten a lot of great information, how to’s, and tips, so I thought I would make my own “How to” for my first post.   I was intimidated when I first read all the instructions and information on Summer Sausage making, but it really...
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