Search found 89 matches

by orf
Wed Feb 27, 2013 14:50
Forum: Hardware
Topic: The Stork Arrived!
Replies: 25
Views: 14981

hey sawhorsey,instead of climbing up on that step ladder, why don't ya just put the stuffer on a chair? If ya can't raise the bridge, lower the river.orf...
by orf
Sat Feb 16, 2013 14:52
Forum: Smokehouses. Construction and Maintenance.
Topic: electric heating element ideas
Replies: 19
Views: 20560

hey glen can't help with the heater but if you want to type the degree symbol° hold down the Alt key and type 248 ,just sayin.orf...
by orf
Tue Feb 05, 2013 15:13
Forum: Smokehouses. Construction and Maintenance.
Topic: Smoke Generators - Venturi Type
Replies: 93
Views: 110673

I thought about collecting my own chips but why don't you just call a local small cabinet shop and ask them for their shavings from a planer,most will give them away for free,.they make wonderful chips .If it's run through a planer chances are theres no plywood in them but double check and tell them...
by orf
Sat Jan 19, 2013 15:53
Forum: Sausages
Topic: [CAN] Kielbasa stix
Replies: 12
Views: 9324

does the bottom of the long stix get done quicker than the rest? orf...
by orf
Mon Jan 14, 2013 16:15
Forum: Hardware
Topic: What kind of meat grinder does everyone have?
Replies: 39
Views: 40099

I just got the grizzley 1/2 hp #12 can't beat it for the $. orf...
by orf
Mon Dec 31, 2012 15:19
Forum: Smokehouses. Construction and Maintenance.
Topic: BE SAFE !!!
Replies: 12
Views: 9896

thanks to all. the burner wasn't the danger the cook was! new design will be safe and more efficient,more air tight =less heat loss=less btu's to begin with.instead of a hose going in it'll be a piece of pipe=non flam=safer.orf... If the entire burner must be placed inside, replace hose with an iron...
by orf
Sat Dec 29, 2012 18:45
Forum: Smokehouses. Construction and Maintenance.
Topic: BE SAFE !!!
Replies: 12
Views: 9896

I do have the new and improved plan in my head and will go forth asap. i'll keep you posted and try to have a few pics.orf...

as someone once told me ,no sense bein dumb less ya show it.
by orf
Fri Dec 28, 2012 22:46
Forum: Smokehouses. Construction and Maintenance.
Topic: BE SAFE !!!
Replies: 12
Views: 9896

BE SAFE !!!

NEVER,NEVER leave your smoker unattended!!!!! I did. I won't be too long winded here but I put a turkey breast in my smoker,I've been trying different heat and smoke sources and ended up with the base from my turkey deep fryer hooked to a propane tank out side with the hose and regulator that came w...
by orf
Tue Dec 18, 2012 15:14
Forum: Smoked pork products
Topic: Larded Pork Loin
Replies: 14
Views: 14714

don, I tried the larded loin just like you discribed but used garlic powder instead of flakes.It was outstanding! Just wanted to tell all about this great "new" dish that me and my family will have again many times. thanks orf...
by orf
Sun Dec 16, 2012 22:27
Forum: Smokehouses. Construction and Maintenance.
Topic: Cedar smokehouse construction
Replies: 85
Views: 83383

nick, my pipe is 6' long ,5" diameter and almost horizontal and I can get er up over 225° no problem at all.orf...
by orf
Mon Dec 03, 2012 14:32
Forum: For beginners
Topic: frankfurters
Replies: 60
Views: 35060

I have a 5# grizzly and all but whats left in the stuffing tube comes out.orf...
by orf
Sun Dec 02, 2012 18:01
Forum: Smoked pork products
Topic: smoke and cooked ham
Replies: 3
Views: 4448

that's the one and whats an equalibrium brine? thanks orf...
by orf
Sun Dec 02, 2012 16:35
Forum: Smoked pork products
Topic: smoke and cooked ham
Replies: 3
Views: 4448

smoke and cooked ham

can I use a butt to make a cooked and smoked ham from the recipe on the mother site,adjusting the propotions of ingredients of course? thanks orf...
by orf
Sat Dec 01, 2012 16:21
Forum: Sausages
Topic: Sausage "Chatter"
Replies: 328
Views: 192104

I've called around town here ,which is wilkes-barre,pa. and wegman's is also the best deal I found. They asked for a couple days lead time if I wanted a 100#'s.I called a packing house and they had it for $1.65# already ground but i like the texture I get with a double grind thru my plates.
by orf
Sat Dec 01, 2012 14:55
Forum: Sausages
Topic: Sausage "Chatter"
Replies: 328
Views: 192104

100 #'s of butts

I made 50 + lbs of kielbasi for thanksgiving for family, friends and associates. They want more for x-mas,much more! does anyone buy their meat in bulk and if so where? I looked on line and found some that'll sell me a ton but I don't need that much.I live in ne pa. , I get mine from wegman's now @ ...