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  1. jlhog

    JLHogs Cook-N-Shack (The Build) Pic Heavy

    This was what I started with. Wasted area under the deck. All dug out and ready for the decking. Getting better, but I am slow to get things done. My buddy says it is break time. I never argue with him. Ceiling is about done. Mother in law says it is bbq sauce color!! Another...
  2. jlhog

    Hot Dogs Smoked

    Has anyone ever threw some store bought Ball Park franks in the smoker? I have the MES loaded with jerky and some salmon right now. I was gonna do some hot dogs on the grill later for lunch, but thought I might throw a few in the smoker to see what happens. I am sure they will either turn out...
  3. jlhog

    How can you get MES Temp to Hold Steady

    Mine will flucate + / - 20-25 degrees.Also the digital readout is not close to the orobes from the Mavrick ET7. I have tested the probes in boiling water an they where good. I have had some spikes in temp to + 35 the setpoint. Things you see when sttting on a couch and remote thernoneter at uour...
  4. jlhog

    Started my weekend

    Well actually started yesterday when I left work a couple hours early. I had Fridays off since June as vacation days. This is my last one off and it will be a 4 day weekend. I just loaded the Masterbuilt with a flat Brisket and a pork shoulder. ABT's will go in later today. Being new to smokin I...
  5. jlhog

    Curing Questions

    In making jerky or beef sticks is cure really needed? As long as I store it in the fridge can I skip curing? It never last more than a week around our house so no long term storage is nesscary. I have been reading where to much cure is a bad thing and would like to not use it all if possible...
  6. jlhog

    OT DeLonghi D650UX

    I am looking at a new deep fryer and this one seems to be a good deal. About $60 delivered. Does anyone use this model? Likes / dislikes. Any other recommendations in this price range?
  7. jlhog

    My Friday Smoke with Q-View

    Well I had today off for a vacation and tried my first attempt at beef stix. What a learning experience. Did 5 lbs of hot stix and 3.5 lbs of jerky. Turned out great. I was worried about over cooking and drying the stix out, but you would need to fall asleep to over cook them. The stuffing...
  8. jlhog

    Recipes and Spices

    Couple questions. What type of computer software do you use to keep all your recipes? I am looking for something free and wont load my puter with crap I dont want. I have played with one in Microsoft Works, but not quite what I am looking for. Suggestions? Also where does everyone get their...
  9. jlhog

    Masterbuilt Customer Service Rocks

    Last Friday I bought my new Masterbuilt 30" home. It had a broken plastic foot. The wife called customer service and they took the required information. They told the wife 10-14 days before we will receive it. Well UPS dropped off the parts today. Thats four days including the weekend.
  10. jlhog

    Todays Smoke with Q-View

    I put in the general section as I could not decide if it falls under the veggies or sausage sections. Acorn squash cut in half & gutted. A sprinkle of garlic powder, coarse pepper, & paprika. A little cheddar cheese and a 1/4lb ball of sausage in each half. A little more cheddar cheese and a...
  11. jlhog

    Beef Stick Questions

    I have everything I need to make some hot beef sticks except knowledge. I have looked at lots of posts and websites and still not clear on what to use for meat. I have a hot stick kit from LEM that includes everything except the meat. I am planing on using 4lbs of 90/10 ground beef and 1lb bulk...
  12. jlhog

    I think I have gone to far this time

    A couple weeks ago I bought a used Charbroil elec smoker and all was well and smokey. Everything was tastin awsome, and then the thermostat burned out. No smoke = no flavor. Well I sold that to a newbie. What am I sayin, Me a newbie too. Any way he was happy with what he was takin home. I have...
  13. jlhog

    Masterbuilt 30"

    I am looking at getting the Masterbuilt 30" electric black smoker. I have found it for $188. Anyone know of a better price? Comments good or bad on that smoker? Thanks,,,,
  14. jlhog

    Cold Smoker Question.

    I have a Char-Broil electric smoker that I purchased for $30 and the thermostat went out. New thermostat is another $30 and I really want to get a Masterbuilt 30" anyway so I will not relplace the thermostat. But, I was wondering if I could use a small hot plate in the Char-Broil for a cold...
  15. jlhog

    Oregon Scientific AW129

    Hello, Anyone use this thermometer? Price is in my range and I really want a remote. Any other suggestions under $40? Thank you,,,, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16882170201
  16. jlhog

    The Newbe

    Hello All, I just recently joined this forum. I have been smoking for about three weeks. I spent some quality time today with my smoker and this is what we turned out. Long day, but very tasty. Also there were a few taters that disappered before I could get a picture!! Pork Shoulder ready...
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