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    What is pork cushion meat?

    It is too small for me to read but I am betting that the "cushion" is a different cut in Pop's avatar.
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    Which stuffer do you use?

    I have an old 5lb vertical I got from SausageMaker many years ago. It works fine but I would be happier with a 10lb from Northern Freight or lem or wherever, they look pretty similar to me and cost less. I stuffed a fair amount of sausage with an old enterprise and if you already have it you...
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    Thermometer question

    The main reason I chose the MTC Mini Handheld, see here, http://www.thermoworks.com/products/handheld/mtc.html instead of the Thermapen is the ability to use many different probes. Here are a bunch of choices including surface probes: http://www.thermoworks.com/products/probe/index.html
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    First Rack of Smoked Ribs.....Live from Wisconsin

    Look on the left side of the page under "How to articles by Jeff." Read the one titled "3-2-1 Rib Method." I am not saying it is the only way or even the best way but it is a great place to start and will turn out some great ribs. I would also suggest buying spare ribs and trimming them to...
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    A seed/gardening company to avoid-heirloomseeds

    I have ordered a lot of seeds from Johnny's Seeds and have been very impressed. Lots of varieties with good descriptions.
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    what type spay bottle

    That is what I do. It might be my coffee grinder but it doesn't get it real fine unless you run it a heck of a long time. That is ok with me, I like it kind of coarse usually. Make sure you let the dust settle before you take the lid off, especially if you grind hot peppers too.
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    They asked if I wanted the ribs cracked or not?

    Are you sure you dialed the right number? Sounds like you might have gotten "Guido & Sal's Collection Agency, LLC."
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    Tel Tru

    I haven't ordered from this place but somebody gave me the link when I was looking. They have a lot of choices: http://kck.com/bbq_thermometer_barbe...ure_gauge.html
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    Fattie Basics - a few questions

    I put the sausage in a gallon zip-lock bag to flatten it out evenly before rolling. I prefer to use 1 1/2lbs for that size so I buy 3 lbs of sausage and make two fatties. I roll them up with the saran wrap to get them really tight and don't seem to need the bacon weave to hold them together...
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    I am ready for a puppy – what breed is best for me?

    I can't give much dog advice. I always prefer a pet that I want to eat when the kids don't want to care for it anymore. First choice is rabbit, second would be chicken. I never had dog and it doesn't sound good to me.
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    Gonna try a fattie sometime soon

    I usually make 2 at a time and use 3lbs of sausage, 1 1/2lbs each. That amount works well for me to flatten out in a gallon zip lock bag. Less and it is too thin and more I end up with a fattie that is harder to handle, at least for me. The most common mistake I make, and it still happens, is...
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    Dry-cured sopressata . . . anyone?

    Unfortunately the contraption is at my brother's so no pics for now but I will try to explain better. I have a small can (unused quart paint can from lowes) to hold the burning wood with holes in the bottom supplying fresh oxygen and holes in the lid letting the smoke out. The attached images...
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    test

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    Dry-cured sopressata . . . anyone?

    I made a smoke generator to cold smoke with and use it in my Weber quite a bit for cheese etc. To summarize I have a small unused paint can with a bunch of 1/8" holes drilled in the bottom and the lid. It also has a woodstove rope seal glued around the bottom of it to hold it slightly up from...
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