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    Woods for smoking

    Anyone smoke with pistachio shells? How is the flavor? Also is Madrone any good. Here in the foothills of the Sierra Mountains we have quite a bit of Madrone. I have plenty of oak but am curious about these others. Sierra Smoke
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    Hello From San Jose, Ca

    Welcome to the forum, Branstone. From the foothills above Chico, Ca. In the Historic town of Magalia, formaly known as Dogtown. Where the largest gold nugget of the gold rush was found. 52 pounds. We smoke a goodly amount of meat in the area, and while I am somewhat of an amature I am learning...
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    Best woods for smoking pork shoulders?

    I use oak for just about everything. Living in the Sierra foothills, it is the best that is readily available
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    meatloaf and stuffed bell peppers

    The notes about converting a charcoal smoker to propane sounds like a great idea to me. How do I find info for doing it?
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    Smoking Jalapenos

    Hi Guy's. Need some help! Besides smoking meat I am also a student of Chili. I need chipotle powder and in this area it is budget busting. Since chipotle is only smoked Japapenos my thought is why not smoke some japapenos,dry them in the dehydrator, grind them in the spice mill and I will...
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    Need lots of advice!

    Hi Everyone, I live in the foothills of the Sierra's in the gold rush country of Northern California, and go by the handle of " Sierra Smoke" I've been lurking for a while soaking up answers to some of my many questions, and have even taken Jeff's Smoking Basics eCourse. The time has come...
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