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  1. rob sicc

    Looking for an Indian Candy ( Salmon Candy) recipe on a dehydrator?

    Does anyone have a good recipe for Indian Candy, also known as Salmon candy for the dehydrator? I've seen a lot of recipes for the smoker but I need to do this on a dehydrator. Thanks.
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    How do I keep the fire going?

    Hi All, I have been smoking for a few years. Everything I do is quick. I know that doesn't make sense in the smoking world but I mostly smoke Jerky and it only needs to be there a short time to get the flavor. I watch a lot of cooking shows and you tube videos about smoking and the one...
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    Time and Temp for baking Beef Ribs and pork ribs

    Hi Folks, Is everyone prepping for their Superbowl feast? I'm doing just that. I'm making about 30 pounds of pork and beef ribs. I don't have the time to get the smoker running so I plan to bake them then caramelize a glaze on them at the end. So my question, because I never get the exact...
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    Marinade Vacuum Tumblers?

    Hi All, Some one told recently about these Vacuum tumblers and how they substantially speed up the marinading time for meat. I make a lot of beef jerky and I sell it in farmers markets and Food/Music festivals. I find myself not being able to keep up with production. I know nothing about...
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    Looking for a new dehydrator for large amounts of jerky

    Hi, I make a lot of beef jerky.  I sell it at farmers markets and festivals and I can't make the jerky fast enough to meet my needs of all of the events I am at.   I am thinking of buying a new model dehydrator.  I currently use 3 'Nesco FD-1018A Gardenmaster Food Dehydrator, 1000-watt"...
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    Need to know how to make Jerky with a dry rub.

    Hi folks, I am trying to make beef jerky with out using soy sauce or Worshestershire sauce.  I want to make a dry rub or possibly use a little water in the marinade to distribute it better.  I have been making jerky for a very long time and I have several home made recipes that friends and...
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    Having heat level issues with new smoker

    Hi all, I recently purchase a new smoker from Mack Daddy smokers.  I have used it twice and I keep having issues with the heat level. I think the gauges may not be working.  I am getting charred pieces of meat and they aren't in there long enough to be burning.  I am also not getting the think...
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    HELP: Looking for quality pair of BBQ mitts.

    Hi All, I am looking for a good pair of mitts that will protect my hands when I'm pulling out the coal basket full of lit coals. I've bought 2 pair so far and I've burned myself doing this exact task with each pair. Any suggestions?
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    My new smoker is finally here and ready to light up

    Hi Friends, So any of you that recognize my ID might know what I've gone through over the past year and a half with regards to buying a new smoker.  I'm not going to go on here about it.  I'm here to show off my new smoker. I bought this from Mack Daddy Smokers out of Florida.  Bill is the...
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    snack sticks without casing?

    Hi Friends, Quick question.  Is it possible to make snack sticks without using casings?  I think I tried once.  They weren't very sturdy but the taste was good. Any thoughts?
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    Can someone explain this smoker to me VS an offset vertical smoker

    Hi Folks, So I'm  looking for my new smoker again.  I'm still fighting with insurance companies about my last new smoker but thats another Thread for another time. I saw this design in the first picture and It confuses me.  The first picture has the fire underneath.  Can someone explain to me...
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    HELP! Anyone know where can I get blue print to order a smoker?

    Hi Folks, I do not know how to weld and I had a very bad experience ordering a custom smoke that required shipping.  The smoker was pretty much destroyed during shipping.  I buddy suggested contact a steel fabricator more local.  Now I need to have blue prints to show these local fabricators in...
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    Finally pulled the trigger on my new smoker - BELL FAB!!!

    Hi Everyone, For the past year or more, I have been reading threads and posting questions about my next smoker purchase. At some point, someone mentioned contact Craig at Bell Fab.  It was the best advice I could have received.  It is fun just talking with Craig.  He seems like a good guy and...
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    questions on curing jerky

    Hi Friends, I make beef jerky all of the time and I am looking for an alternative way to cure beer jerky other than using soy sauce. I have to think there are other ways to make beef jerky safely other than a soy sauce based marinade.   I'm asking for 2 reason.  1, I want to try different...
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    Ready to finally pull the trigger on a Bell Fab

    Hi all, Those that remember me know I' have been asking tons of questions and threads about a new smoker.    Well I want to send a big thanks out to the person that suggested I call Craig at Bell Fab.  I just got off the phone with Craig and he will be calling back to let me know when the...
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    Looking for a builder in New Jersey

    Hi folks, I'll be short and sweet.  Can anyone recommend a good smoker builder in New jersey? Thanks, Rob
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    Here is a great story (at least for me lol) for you all to read

    Hi All, I have been on this site for a while now.  Of everything I know about smoke, I probably learned 80% here.  I primarily use my smoker for the beef jerky I sell at a local farmers market and the occasional Fattie.   This past weekend I was at a local  BBQ contest sell my jerky.  It was a...
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    looking fro plans to build a smoker

    Hi all, I am thinking about building a smoker.  My brother is an amazing welder and though he doesn't know it yet, he is going to help me build a smoker.  lol I'm a very visual person and I want to have plans to based the build on. Can anyone recommend a good source to buy a set of plans...
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    Looking for sources for exotic meat. Any good online sources?

    Hi everyone, I am looking for a reliable source where I can buy exotice meats.  Also, what animal gave you the most tender meat that you have ever eaten? I am looking to make the most tender beef jerky ever so I need to start with the right meat.  If you have any comments or suggestions...
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    What is the most tender meat that you have ever eaten? Look for help finding most tender animal meat

    Hi everyone, I make Jerky and I sell it at a local farmers market.  I also have competed at our local state fair this past year.  I did very well but I didn't win over all.  The person that did win used EMU.  I will say it was the most tender meat I have ever eaten. So I thought I would come...
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