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    Did I mess up?

    You will be fine. I do it that way all the time. I make sure its dry be for I seal it though. Stan
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    How cold is too cold?

    I have done a lot of below freezing smokes. I put a trouble light 100 watt bulb in the smoker or if real cold a cast iron pan with a couple pieces of charcoal in the bottom of the smoker. Stan
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    Recommended Dust

    Just take some pellets like a 1/4 to half cup add a couple table spoons water to them and stir. Wait 5-10 minutes and they will become dust or more like mud. Put on a paper plate and nuke for 20 sec stir and repeat till dry. Presto dust. Get it as dry as you can put in smoker tray light one...
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    Hot Sauce 101

    Very nice tutorial Scott. I am still waiting for mine;). Glad Hooper is getting better. I might have to come out to the parlor Thursday night to sample the sauces. Stan
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    Chili Powder

    I like to make my own. I like to control the salt and there's to much in commercial powders for me. I also like a lot more heat and can add ghost peppers. Lots of recipes online. Good luck. Stan
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    FATTIE 2018 (Annual Michigan Gathering)

    Hey Tom just what does pepperoni taste like in Wisconsin? I thought your turkey pepperoni tasted like summer sausage with a little after burn. It was good but did not taste like pepperoni. Texture aside you need a new recipe. Have you had any luck getting the Wisconsin smokers to agree on a...
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    Winter Weather In Michigan

    I have been using 10x20 canopy's in Michigan for years. I find that if you use rainx on the top very little snow sticks. Be sure to stake it down my canopy's can only take a 15 mph wind so i drive a three foot fence post in next to the legs and tie them down. Stan
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    Ref; First Smoked Cheese!

    Looks good Tom. A couple weeks and you will be in cheese bliss. Let me know what you think of the smoked soup. 4 Hours should give a deep smokiness and looks like you got a great color on them. Good job. Stan
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    2018 FATTY CONTEST is in the books

    Walt it was good seeing you and talking to you. Your burnt ends were good (could have cooked a little longer maybe) but very tasty. Just giving you a hard time sorry. A cheese smoke is something I am always in for. My driveway is open anytime for smoking or I can travel. Should be soon...
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    FATTIE 2018 (Annual Michigan Gathering)

    Scott as always you put on one hell of a party. I had a great time and ate to much. The Brisket was the best I have ever had melt in your mouth and so juicy and a great flavor. I bow down to the King of Brisket. The abts were great so was @jokensmoken Burnt ends, @humdinger Mac and cheese...
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    Saved Threads (DRAFTS).... where are they ???

    Dave I think you need to go to the post you started your draft. Then go to the reply box and click the disk next to the camera. Stan
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    The Tailgate smoke Poll

    I agree that would be cool. Stan
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    The Tailgate smoke Poll

    A suggestion to do a smoke at a game has come up there seems to be question so lets settle this.  Then we can decide how and when.
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    2017 Fattie Contest

    I think at least a donation can.  I know this cost Scott quite a bit each year.
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    2017 Fattie Contest

    More pics.  This was a great party.  I got to meet new SMF members and we had a blast.  There was too much food but it all was good. There was no way you could just try everything and eat dinner too.  I missed out on walts cinnamon spiced apple baklava fatty.   I did want to try that.  Scott...
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