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    Grill Cleaning

    Same formula as the consumer version. Just can buy in larger quantities with "industrial." Dilution is the key. Start with a MINIMUM of 1:1. Probably will take less than you think. It's good stuff if you use it right.
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    Grill Cleaning

    I buy Simple Green at Sam's Club. Locally it's only $9 for a little over a gallon and comes with a spray bottle.
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    Grill Cleaning

    I contacted PK customer service, this was their response: Our recommendation to clean the castings is to use Simple Green Spray, which is a degreaser. Sometimes the gunk on the inside can really build-up and in that case, you may want to power spray it. Just spray the inside of the casting...
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    Grill Cleaning

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    Hello from NWArkansas

    Howdy, neighbor!
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    Grill Cleaning

    I would just contact PK and ask what they recommend.
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    Thermoworks Smoke

    They're having an "open box" sale that includes many of the probes for the Smoke.  Good chance to pick up the needle probe if you haven't already.  It's great for thin pieces of meat and/or ribs. They also have a straight probe with 12" cord and also a 1 meter cord extender...
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    Powdered Dextrose

    Just a couple things to clear the air a bit lest y'all think I'm some kind of knucklehead: First, check out my bio in Roll Call http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/267212/a-whole-lotta-words Having worked so long in the commercial/industrial food chain, I've had a lot of things drilled into my...
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    Powdered Dextrose

    Hey SmokeyMose, No sure how much Kielbasa you plan on making, but here's an idea:  Split into 2 batches.  Make one at 1:1 and the other at 1.2:1.  That way you have some real data points rather than just internet chatter.  
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    Powdered Dextrose

    Well, ya.  That's pretty much what I said.  I would go easy on the 70% thing, though.  Like all processed food ingredients, the final tally depends on things like source material, processing method, and what the suits want the final product to be.  So the perceived difference in sweetness could...
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    Powdered Dextrose

    Shouldn't be a problem for that.  A couple notes:  do the conversion by weight rather than volume as they can have different volume:weight ratios.  Also, some dextrose will absorb more moisture than sugar, but if you're using small amounts it's probably not going to make a significant difference.
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    Powdered Dextrose

    The short answer is:  roughly 1:1 The long answer depends on your application.  Dextrose and sucrose differ chemically and have differences in perceived sweetness which may (or may not) impact the final product.
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    Smoked wings, take 2!

    Haha.  I feel your pain (although not so much now that I'm happily single again ).   Several years ago I bought a Tramontina 6.5qt enameled cast iron dutch oven from Sam's for about $40. Thing's been a real trooper.  I like it so much a I recently bought a new one when they were on sale for...
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    Enamel coated cast iron

    When you write your wish list to Santy Claus this year, request a regular (not enameled) cast iron dutch oven. Then you don't have to worry about it.  I have two enameled for the kitchen and two plain for outside cooking, so I may be a bit over the top.
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    Smoked wings, take 2!

    If you have a Dutch oven or wok (carbon steel or cast iron), you can use those for deep frying.  Might give more room than whatever you're using now.
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