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I had a bit of an issue with the web site earlier tonight but it seems ok for the last while now.

This was quite a read! LOL

@twilliams That seems like an aggressive flavor mixture.

@mrobisr said in Pink Cure: @processhead That would probably work extremely well. The situation I found myself in as this was happening was in the packaging of 20-40 5# bags of cure #1 on a Friday night and by Monday they had gained several ounces. The plant could have switched to plastic bags instead of paper, but once it was determined that it was just humidity the QC and R & D folks were happy. A few oz of water in a 2,500# batch apparently didn’t change the final product. Right. If the cure was in prepackaged, factory-weighed containers, then absorbed moisture would be no problem. Only when trying to weigh out the cure in small quantities, like for small batches, would you run the risk of not adding enough cure.

That’s why we all order from here

@jonathon I understand. We lost our Blue Healer Duke a year or so ago & it was really sad. He was the greatest of good dogs & I have had a few others too. But Duke had two ACL knee surgeries & we do not live near the good A&M school, with the good doctor that I knew personally before he died, anymore. Those vets are proud of their work these days. I had been there with ol Doc Poindexter when he worked on bulls, horses, & all sorts of other things & can’t even begin to imagine what the modern day vet would charge for all that.

@bocephus It doesn’t change with steel knees either, the tendons and muscles still act as a barometer.

@jamieson22 OK, ours are stainless steel. It looked like yours were about the same. We need to find you some SS Filters so you can keep them longer & wash them when needed. I just cannot imagine them costing that much, but everything these days is shocking me. I am in a constant state of shock!

@jonathon just NO

@tex_77 said in OT: Canvas Tents: @dr_pain You know I bet some of the people stuck on the interstate in Virginia wish they had this setup in their trunk or pickup bed! They’d be nice and toasty while stranded! I bet!! Could you imagine the tent party LOL!

@cdavis My brother live down there in Ovilla, south of Dallas, says it was in the high 20’s and that was about it for winter so far. I can deal with the snow, but the ice sucks with the truck, I can’t get enough weight on the rear end to keep traction, take about 1,500 lbs. over the rear axle to get a grip on ice with the traction tires even. Glad it’s gone now, warmed up to 41 degrees and rain. Normal weather for the NW.

Happy New Year @Jonathon . Thanks for including one of my post in the recap. Although I am down, I am getting better and I will be ready sooner than later in bringing my A game to the Community. All you guys deserve my best

@herbcofood said in Spice Lined Casing: @jonathon Those look real fancy there Clark! Was that a Christmas Vacation quote ROFL!!!

@jay-fleck The one i use called grilleye max has no problems for me. I fancy its design and its connectivity. can i join that poll too?

@tex_77 Thank you, I’ll give it a try when they get it back in stock.

@bocephus said in Walton holly sausage mix: @johnboy13 Add a little bit at a time and fry up a small patty, until you get it right. Remember to document the quantity per weight of meat. Totally agree with this approach. Don’t commit all your ground meat till you have a mix that you like. Stick to 1 or 2 lb batches. Then scale up up the meat and seasoning amounts after you get the flavor you are looking for.

@calldoctoday agreed!! thanks

@randie-n oh man. That’s a steal.

@twilliams I had same problem. Turkey was doing just fine until about 148-degree internal temp and stalled. I think it has a lot to with patience for it to get to the done temp.

@kyle @HerbcoFood You’re very correct on Sous Vide being a tool. Just like a smoker, a crockpot, a pressure cooker, a cast iron skillet or pot, etc. But, people try to throw away all the other tools in their toolbox and use one tool. Don’t get me wrong, it has a prominent place in my world. But, it’s definitely not for EVERYTHING.