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    Gas moker build questions

    Hi All, I've been wanting to build my own gas smoker for some time now and have got alot of great ideas and information from the folks at SMF. I would like to find out how to build a gas smoker that is controlled with a thermostat.  What type of gas valve, thermocouple, pilot light or ignition...
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    What is the preferred wood to use for cheese?

    I like all the fruit woods and Peach gives it a unique finish that many of my friends like.  Apple wood is always a safe bet.  As for time, I cold smoke for 2 to 4 hours depending on the type of cheese.  Havarti and Mozzarella are pretty soft and take the smoke quickly so I tend to only smoke...
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    Need Help with Masterbuilt Gas smoker thermostat mod

    I know I've seen a modification to a gas smoker where a pilot light, thermostat and gas valve were added to better control the temperature.  Seems like a LP gas water heater or LP gas oven valve, thermostat, thermocouple and pilot light was added.  It's a hassle trying to control the temperature...
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    New to the group trying to make bacon that doesnt taste like ham

    Thank you for the replies and feedback.  I love the ham taste but the wife wants more of the store bought taste that we are accustomed to.  I will try some of the tips. Any place other than a butcher shop to get port bellies?  What is the price range? Thanks Todd
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    New to the group trying to make bacon that doesnt taste like ham

    Hello everyone!  Hope your TBS is rolling this weekend. I have made Canadian Bacon for a few years now and everyone loves it.  But I would like to make traditional tasting bacon as well.  I have some Buckboard Bacon resting in the fridge that was smoked yesterday. I used Morton TQ with a little...
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    New to the group

    Good Labor Day Morning to all the Indiana Meat Smokers! I'm new to the group and just wanted to introduce myself and say Hi.  I'm in Salem (down south) and I'm hopelessly addicted to smoking meat and cheese. The old MES is really getting a work out this weekend.  Smoked 15 pounds of Buckboard...
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    CB brine leaked out of the bag

    Thanks to all for the help!.  Just finished the CB in the smoker yesterday and it is great!!  Sure is nice to have a group of experienced smokers to help this newbie out   Thanks Again
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    Canadian Bacon by SQWIB

    Great recipe!  Thank you for the post.  I just tried CB for the fist time and it came out delicious.  Even my youngest daughter ate it, even though it came from Indiana and not Canada.
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    GOSM BB and Masterbuilt XL in Stock

    Don't be afraid to get one.  I bought the Masterbuilt XL propane about a year ago from BPS.  Look at the forums for mods for this unit.  It is a great unit but you definitely need to 1) use a cast iron skillet for the wood chips/chuncks  2) get a bigger drip/water pan,  and 3) upgrade the...
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    CB brine leaked out of the bag

    Yes I lost most of the liquid by comparing the other 2 bags, but there is still some after I re-bagged it.  I was my fault (used cheapo bags).  Wife wasnt too happy with the mess in the fridge.  Live and learn
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    CB brine leaked out of the bag

    OOPS..I have 3 pieces of pork loin for Canadian Bacon that has been in Tender Quick and brown sugar for 3 days and I noticed that one of the ziploc bags had leaked out most of the liquid that formed after applying 3 tbsp of TQ and 3 tbsp of sugar for a 3 lb loin.  My question is should I add...
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    Hello from Southern Indiana

    Wow, what a great site.  Glad to be a member.  You guys really know your stuff.  I hope to learn a lot.  I have a 30" Masterbuilt gas Smoker I bought about a year ago and have used it for ribs, pulled pork, ham and turkey, but I know that it could have been better with some of the tips you all...
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