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  1. jrp

    Questions About LEM Products

    I have a Cablea's brand (made by Weston?) 20 lbs. stuffer with the two speeds. The faster speed is only for raising and lowering the plunger to the meat. The slower gear is for actual stuffing. I works very well. My grinder is an old Hobart floor-standing mixer I bought used and added a...
  2. jrp

    How to handle natural casings

    In the past, I've only rinsed and flushed my packed-in-salt casings for an hour or two before using. Always had a lot of blowouts when stuffing brats. It was very frustrating and stuffing took a long time. Made brats this weekend, sfuffing them today (Saturday). I started flushing the casings...
  3. jrp

    Vacuum Sealer Bags & Supplies - Discount Coupon

    Just placed a new order. Thanks for your continued great service.
  4. jrp

    Vacuum Sealer Bags & Supplies - Discount Coupon

    Got my order yesterday. Very pleased.
  5. jrp

    Vacuum Sealer Bags & Supplies - Discount Coupon

    Just placed my first order with you. Very much looking forward to comparing your bags with the Foodsaver branded bags. Thank you for your support of this site. Jim Priebe
  6. jrp

    2012 Masterbuilt Smokers - NEW 30" & 40" Models!

    Over the weekend, I smoked two batches of venison summer sausage (30 pounds or 10  tubes each) and 24 pounds of venison brats in my 2nd gen 40. I have put an elbow and a stack on the vent and I left the chip loader open a bit. I got excellent smoke and everything seemed to work just as it...
  7. jrp

    2012 Masterbuilt Smokers - NEW 30" & 40" Models!

    My observations from my first smoke with the new unit were similar. I've been thinking of getting an AMNPS, but was wondering how it would fit in the new configuration. Are you saying you put on the large tray at the bottom, pretty much underneath the water pan?
  8. jrp

    2012 Masterbuilt Smokers - NEW 30" & 40" Models!

    Picked up my 40 at Bass Pro today. It went together easily. One screw on a foot (one of six) was stripped, but it's got five more to hold it on. I'll likely season it this weekend.
  9. jrp

    2012 Masterbuilt Smokers - NEW 30" & 40" Models!

    Ordered from Bass Pro using free ship to store (25 miles for me).
  10. jrp

    2012 Masterbuilt Smokers - NEW 30" & 40" Models!

    I believe the last two digits are the model year. Somebody here posted that a while back.
  11. jrp

    2012 Masterbuilt Smokers - NEW 30" & 40" Models!

    First impressions? Where's the vent?
  12. jrp

    Deer Sausage

    1. I smoke to 165 internal and then use a cold water bath. 2. I have a masterbuilt electric, so I can't answer that one. 3. I start at a lower temp, about 130, and work up to 180. Sometimes I have to push up to 200 to finish. 4. I've been experimenting with adding jalapeño, but haven't got...
  13. jrp

    2012 Masterbuilt Smokers - NEW 30" & 40" Models!

    Bass Pro is listing at $20 less than Cabela's.
  14. jrp

    2012 Masterbuilt Smokers - NEW 30" & 40" Models!

    They were back this morning. Still at 3-4 weeks backorder.
  15. jrp

    2012 Masterbuilt Smokers - NEW 30" & 40" Models!

    Interesting. This morning I took a look at Cabela's (the new model had been down to 3-4 weeks backorder), and the new AND old window models, 30" and 40", are missing.
  16. jrp

    2012 Masterbuilt Smokers - NEW 30" & 40" Models!

    The current drip tray is behind the unit. The new one appears to slide out from in front. Seems like it would be more convenient. If the new set up gets rid of the hot spot, that will be a big plus.
  17. jrp

    2012 Masterbuilt Smokers - NEW 30" & 40" Models!

    I'm most interested in the new venting paradigm and the new drip tray.
  18. jrp

    2012 Masterbuilt Smokers - NEW 30" & 40" Models!

    Thanks for the details.
  19. jrp

    2012 Masterbuilt Smokers - NEW 30" & 40" Models!

    I'm also due for a new smoker and would really like to see the new 40 before I decide what to get. Cabela's is down to 3-4 weeks on backorder for the new model.
  20. jrp

    Bacon .... Ends & Pieces

    I use bacon ends in my venison summer sausage and bratwurst.
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