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  1. iowabbd

    Hot Links

    We are getting ready for a weekend of sausage making and smoking at the end of the month. I have always wanted to make some Hot Link sausage like you can get at the BBQ joints. Any have a receipe for Hot Links? Iowa
  2. iowabbd

    venison sticks

    I'm gonna make some smoked venison summer sausage and sticks. I want to know what type of jalapenos to use. Can you just mix in fresh jalapenos or do they need to be pickled first? Iowa
  3. iowabbd

    pre paint question

    I did a little paint removal with a cup wheel and a grinder. It did a good job removing the paint and rust. However there was a residue left on the metal. Any ideas how to remove it and prep for paint or is it OK just wipe it down with a rag and paint? I read somewhere lacquer thinner. Anyone...
  4. iowabbd

    Heat question

    Heres the deal. I got a side firebox smoker given to me. It needs a little tlc but the guy did a little welding for me before he delivered it. The fire box is a good size in comparison to the tank. (its a 350 gallon tank, my fire box is 20h x 20d x 30w, the opening is only 5 inch pipe). My...
  5. iowabbd

    Bone Sour question

    I have had a ham in brine for 10 days the ham looks great but the bone looks funny and is soft. Is this normal? I can find people referring to bone sour but can't find info on what it looks like or how you know if the bone has soured? Please help don't really want to get a bunch of people sick...
  6. iowabbd

    Fresh Ham Question

    I want to smoke a large bone in fresh ham for a family get together at the end of the month. I need to cure the ham before I smoke it. My problem is it is so stinking cold here I am not sure I can do it in the garage with out it freezing. I dont have the room in my kitchen fridge. My question is...
  7. iowabbd

    Lurker finally takes the leap

    Hey all, Central Iowa guy here. Been lurking around the site for a couple years and have used lots of tips and tricks learned here. Now I'm to the point where I need to ask some questions and want to get more involved. I currently have a brinkman vertical smoker but in the process of building...
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