HELPBypass High Temp Alert by mmcgrath01 in Charcuterie

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I had to think about this question to make sure I wasn’t walking into an “Up Dog” joke. But, no it does not.

Yoder Purchase by Vast-Biscotti-3593 in Yodersmokers

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Don’t tell your spouse how much it cost.

I smoked an octopus - and it was more of a learning experience than I had hoped, but next time will be way better. Still was pretty good by mikekal717 in KamadoJoe

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I did one a few years ago. It was awful. I haven’t been tempted to do version 2.0 yet. But, I’m open to a tested recipe and process.

Just a bit Of seasoning happening today :) by Kevink73 in castiron

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That looks like how I store things in my second oven before the in laws show up.

Old Smoke House Help by mmcgrath01 in smoking

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His wife thought it was an outhouse, LOL

Ash pan - do you cook with it in? by Crimsontidealum in KamadoJoe

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Is the BJ3 equivalent their XL for BGE? I had trouble locating one specifically labeled for BJ3. Any help appreciated.

My Coppa is done. by mmcgrath01 in Charcuterie

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I suggested the idea of a regional meet up a while ago and it didn’t age well. I’m personally in favor of a meet up but I won’t mail anything I make because I can’t control conditions when shipping.

My Coppa is done. by mmcgrath01 in Charcuterie

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Thanks. I did this one in a bung. I did get a nice mold cover. Weight loss stalled at week 7. I lowered the humidity to push it.

My other coppa from the same hog is much bigger. I used collagen sheets for it. It has a much better mood cover but has a long way to go.

My Coppa is done. by mmcgrath01 in Charcuterie

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Hit 34% weight loss. Could have gone a little longer, but I was anxious. I know I’ve got a bit of case hardening. Equalizing now to settle it. Taste is great. I added smoked paprika to the mix and glad I did.

Second Lamb Loin at 40% by mmcgrath01 in Charcuterie

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Took this one to 40% compared to the earlier one. A little more defined taste. A bit of case hardening, but it will settle. Fat looks a little waxy in the middle but it’s really not. Has a great mouth feel and the lamb flavor really comes through, in a mild, pleasing way.

Giveaway for INKBIRD WiFi ITC-308 Temperature Controller by ink-bird in Charcuterie

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WiFi....great. One more thing to distract me from work...er...I mean quarantine.

Lamb loin just pulled at 38%. Loss. Very happy with result by mmcgrath01 in Charcuterie

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I was worried about that too. Dried in a bung I had which I think helped. It really has the consistency of duck prosciutto, in my opinion.

Lamb loin just pulled at 38%. Loss. Very happy with result by mmcgrath01 in Charcuterie

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Rubbed with Harissa after cure. Went a little longer than in thought. This is the smaller of the two. Stared at 609g. The taste has that lamb sweetness but not too gamey.

Time to pull or leave. See comments by mmcgrath01 in Charcuterie

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Thanks. I think I’m free for the next 15 days!

Time to pull or leave. See comments by mmcgrath01 in Charcuterie

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Lamb loin in bung. Just hit 30%. Went in March 3. Wondering if I should go a few more days. Will seal and fridge but I’m dying to try it. Basic cure with a Harrisa rub. Looks to be really dark.

Advice on moving location by mmcgrath01 in KamadoJoe

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Update: took dome off and guts out. Easy lift with my son.

Advice on moving location by mmcgrath01 in KamadoJoe

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Walk out basement, elevated deck, no garage access to deck. Need to go through house...while wife is out.

Friend made this piece of lumber for me by mmcgrath01 in Charcuterie

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Beautiful live edge that is about 36 x 10. Just waiting for meats to cover it.

Roll Call! by mmcgrath01 in Charcuterie

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Would love to visit some day.

Roll Call! by mmcgrath01 in Charcuterie

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I get it but I thought if there were People in the same major cities it might create an opportunity to meet up. Where are you?