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  1. mnfred

    Reverse Seared Pork Chop Help

    We are having a get together and I thought it might be fun to try Reverse Searing them.  I was going to brine them first to help with the moisture issue.  My biggest concern is what temps to shoot for in the smoker before searing them to a final tempurature of what?  I find the knowledge base...
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    Turkey Burgers burning no matter what

    I have tried making turkey burgers with a recipe I like, but no matter how I try to cook them, direct heat, indirect heat or in the oven, they turn black on the outside by the time they are done on the inside.  The original recipe said to cook them using the broiler. There is no added sugar in...
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    Chicken smoking question about a wet cure

    Hello all you guru smokers. I ran across a recipe that was for a whole chicken. In it they said to brine with the addition of instacure, pink salt, I am a little skeptical. Has anyone done this before? Any opinions would be greatly appreciated. I must say once again we have a smart group here.
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    Digital Thermometer?

    Hello Group, My digital meat thermometer has died. It won't register above ~131 degrees. I'm looking for suggestions. The one I had had a plug in cable so it could be placed outside the cooker, or the oven, when doing other things. Is there a brand that you can reommend bith for accuracy...
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    MN where to buy beef brisket question

    Hello all. I am a bit frustrated, maybe because I am "old", but I am having trouble finding a beef brisket larger than 2-3 lbs. in the Twin Cities area of Minnesota. I have looked at Costco and have never been impressed with what they had to offer. Could my expectations be too high? Where...
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    Charcuterie

    Has anyone tried any of the recipes in the book Charcuterie - The Craft of Salting, Smoking and Curing by Ruhlman & Polcyn? If so how did you feel about the results you got? Would you recommend either the recipe or the book in general? Thanks.
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    Rib Rub Question Looking for Opinions

    I am going to do some Baby Backs tomorrow, for some friends, and have a question about how long before smoking them should I apply the rub. The rub recipe I am using says to put it on two hours before, but I am thinking of putting it on the night before. The longer time would seem better, in...
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    Smoked Oysters?

    Has anyone tried to Smoke Oysters? Methods, recipes and helpful hints would be appreciated.
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    First Turkey Breast No Que View though

    I smoked my first Turkey Breast the other day and it was the best Turkey I have ever had. Here is what I had done, borrowing from my Thanksgiving Day routine, I do every year. I did a split breast as my wife is a vegetarian and it is just the two of us. Brine: Fruit and Spice Brine...
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    Mn Noob

    Hello to all from Minnesota. This is a great forum with tons of information and Great users. I'm glad I finally was able to join. I am just starting out my smoking adventures and look forward to learning so much from those willing to help me out. I am semi-retired but have been a medical...
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