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    Sweet Italian Sausage Recipe

    Of all the "Italian" sausage recipes I've tried over the years, this one is my favorite and now my go-to. Do not omit the anise seeds, it is essential to the flavor. Also if you lightly toast the fennel seeds, it brings the essential oils to the surface (lightly is key). 2.2 lbs. well‐fatted...
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    Does anyone know of a recipe similar to Zeigler Red Hots?

    I must confess, I have not had the occasion lately to make these (yet). I even stooped to buying some Roger Wood Red Links the other day (still good, but not homemade). I'm not a huge fan of milk powder as a binder, and lean towards the commercial binders like Butcher & Packer #414 or...
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    Does anyone know of a recipe similar to Zeigler Red Hots?

    There is a YouTube video and recipe for "Red Hots" and they have the correct look. I have *NOT* tried the recipe yet tough. These were featured in the "2 Guys and a Cooler" Sausage Month for 2023. I would probably leave out the Carolina Reaper powder if I made this recipe. I've attached the...
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    Electrical Help??

    I did not see this, but how many watts are your 2 heating elements (how many each)? That is the load that determines what amperage will actually be used and what wire gauge is needed along with what fusing/breaker for safety. Also I did not see a heat sink for the SSR in your photo. Do you...
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    Does anyone know of a recipe similar to Zeigler Red Hots?

    We used to have a "Red Hot" sausage like what this thread is talking about. It is not the same as a "Texas Hot Link" in texture, taste or appearance. It's more of a "southern" thing IMO. The staff kitchen at the company where I worked in the 70's made sausage biscuits with them. Split the red...
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    Armadillo Eggs in the Shell

    Another excellent recipe to add to my "Passing Wind Estates" collection. Thanks Disco!!!
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    Costco Louisiana Grills Series 7 Pellet Vertical Smoker

    Also, after removing the stock water pan, in my PB5 I get good results by using one of the grates to hold the disposable foil pan, but move it up to the 3rd set of holes from the bottom. This gives a little more air volume for the fire pot to heat and seems to hold the swings down a little bit...
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    Another Turkey Post - Pre Thanksgiving Smoke

    I've been using the mayo slather on poultry and pork steaks for years. It's a great technique.
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    Harbor Freight propane torch, is it safe to sear food?

    IF you don't want to pay the $61 for a Searzall, get a Benzomatic "flame spreader". Sometimes hard to find, but it just snaps on the end of a regular torch nozzle. Of make one from sheet metal like this guy did. Home Made "Flame Spreader"
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    SSR Question

    Get your SSR from Auber Instruments. They will back it and replace if bad, but they sell quality parts.
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    Big Bite and sausage making #8 or #12?

    I have the #12 Big Bite and love it. Yes it is a heavy beast, but no issues with it so far. I upgraded from the #12 Kitchener so I had extra plates and other accessories in #12 size. I got lucky and ended up snagging one for about $329 on Amazon, sold by Amazon. It was the lowest price I had...
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    Pit Boss setup question

    I have another brand pellet grill that I'm repairing for my daughter to use, but yes, covering the grease diverter with foil will go a long way towards keeping the grill clean. You can run it without foil, but cleanup will be much harder. Also you can always tear/cut the foil for an opening...
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    Double Smoked Spiral Ham & Smooshed Taters

    Rick, is that the whole ham from the package you bought in the photo? It's just the 2 of us now and I've not done a spiral ham recently as it's just too much meat for 2 people. Your small one looked like a good compromise. I did not know Sam's had the smaller ones (or is that just part of...
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    Coffee Grinder To Make Pellet Dust

    You know you can use the pellets "as is" in the tray, right? I only use pellets in mine.
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    are pellet smokers don't last for a long time?

    Also pretty much every part on a pellet smoker or grill can be replaced by a somewhat handy user/owner. There are even companies who market digital PID controllers to replace the stock ones. Other than the controller, it's basically 2 motors and a small electric heating element. Also it's...
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