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    Summer Sausage. How long to cure, ferment, bloom??

    I know this is old - but I would like to add to this for the OP or other searchers.  I just finished reading "Charcuterie", Rulhman and finished my first batch of about 10 lbs.  (Qview and thread coming soon).  I think I can simplify your method a bit: Here is the best I can gather for a...
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    Venison Jerky - Smoker & Dehydrator?

    I have my venison ground, I have my prague powder, marinades and spices.  I have my Weston Jerky gun and my Nesco plastic dehydrator.  I want to utilize my smoker to get the hickory smoke flavor so I am wondering if it makes sense to use the dehydrator first to get the ground jerky somewhat...
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    Making Canned Cat Food with Venison

    I'm actually on that site right now! I'm going to come up with as much as I can and report back with some questions. Seems like my next exciting project
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    Making Canned Cat Food with Venison

    Hey everyone, I have been developing an idea to accomplish a few things: 1) Save money on Cat food 2) Use up last year's venison in the freezer 3)throw away less venison trimmings when processing a deer 4)Make a wholesome cat food I'm starting from ground one, excuse the pun. I would like...
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    Anyone ever shopped at Reids?

    Thanks for the reply.  I picked up 2-2 packs yesterday.  They were COV with a Smithfield label and were $1.27/lb.  Most of the two-packs were 11-13 lbs.  I got two 12 lb packs but it looked like it might have a 7 and a 5 pounder if that makes sense. I'll smoke 3 of them and use the other to...
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    Anyone ever shopped at Reids?

    Reid's is owned by the same people as Food Lion and we have one in Cayce, SC.  They always have great meat specials.  They have Butt for $1.29/lb.  Any experience with quality?
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    New member from SC

    Thanks! Just noticed you have one of the Char-griller Kamado smokers.  I saw one of these a few days ago and instantly stopped and wanted it.  I had to walk away! How do you like it?  I am no expert, but I have been very please with how much bang for the buck I have gotten with Char Griller.
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    New member from SC

    Thanks to all for my warm welcome.  I'm actually about to attempt to trap some wild hogs at my dad's place, so I may be doing some research here soon about their preparation and consumption!
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    New member from SC

    Hi everyone! I was googling a few tips on smoking my first boston butt today and found the sweet sticky 'basic pulled pork' here.  Well needless to say, I had 6 people over and had delicious pulled pork ready just in time!   I am a 26 year old engineer works for a large private utility company...
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