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  1. conrad74

    Centro Smoker

    Just got a Centro electric smoker from my wife for our anniverary - they are the Canadian version of the MES and I can't wait to give it a try !! Anyone have any advice on seasoning time , I am planning on firing it up for a couple hours this afternoon too burn off any manufacturing residues etc.
  2. conrad74

    Its not smoked but its bacon !

    Here is a pic of some Pancetta Bacon I had curing and drying for three weeks. Salt sugar cure for 7 days then 2 weeks drying at approx 50deg and 70% humidity-pretty tasty.
  3. conrad74

    Farmer Sausage recipe.... anyone ?

    I am looking for a farmer sausage recipe- I am sure this one has numerous regional variations. The couple I have tried seem to be very simply spiced and made with finely ground pork and smoked in rings . If anyone has any recipes to share that would be great because the one at my butcher shop is...
  4. conrad74

    First Pepperoni

    Did a batch of pepperoni yesterday- attached a few pics ,don't mind the gypo setup ( need to get a proper stuffer) , hot smoked it then finished in the oven as I can't get my smoker hot enough. Taste is pretty good -though not quite spicy enough for me , maybe some more cayenne next time. If...
  5. conrad74

    Oysters

    I did some hot smoked oysters for x-mas appies last year, planning on repeating this year. I poached oysters until firm , brined for about an hour then hot smoked for about an hour with 1 pan of cherry chips in my little chief. before serving I wrapped in bacon and finished in the oven until...
  6. conrad74

    Masterbuilt smokers

    Looking to upgrade from my little chief to possibly a Masterbuilt ( or Centro -same thing as far as I can tell ) with temperature control and insulated box. does anyone have any experience with these units. Looking to do sausages , bacon ,etc. Also are they able to cold smoke ? Any...
  7. conrad74

    Recomendations for a vacuum sealer

    Just wondering if anyone has input for what to buy brand wise for a vacuum sealer. Don't need anything too serious , just looking to package up sausages and other smoked goods for personal use and gifts. Thanks
  8. conrad74

    Canadian Smoker

    New to forum -great to discover this whole new world. Have been occasional smoker for several years-mainly salmon, but was recently inspired by book I received for my birthday " Charcuterie" is the title. In the last month I have made and smoked Andouille & Jagerwust Sausage,Bacon, Duck breast...
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