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by Carpster
Sat Feb 15, 2014 02:27
Forum: For beginners
Topic: Online Workshop: Project B2 (October 2013)
Replies: 401
Views: 290989

Hi Chuckwagon, I posted this pic before...so here it is again :roll:
No really I don't mind. :lol:

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Kabanosy at my best!!!
by Carpster
Wed Feb 12, 2014 05:08
Forum: For beginners
Topic: Online Workshop: Project B2 (October 2013)
Replies: 401
Views: 290989

Thank you Redzed and Chuckwagon, there my be one or two pieces in my office fridge...they will be dry, but I think I can get a picture. It is the best tasting ever!!! :grin:
by Carpster
Wed Feb 12, 2014 05:03
Forum: Hyde Park
Topic: Marianski
Replies: 4
Views: 3468

I bought the book two years ago...it's been my second Good Book! It's my go to for meat knowledge. Even confirmed my means of processing fresh meat as apposed hanging. The more I read it, the more I learn.

Steve
by Carpster
Wed Feb 12, 2014 04:45
Forum: For beginners
Topic: Meat Choice
Replies: 3
Views: 3237

I like a little mustard seed in mine for both flavor and appearance!
Good luck, Steve :cool:
by Carpster
Sun Feb 09, 2014 03:25
Forum: For beginners
Topic: Online Workshop: Project B2 (October 2013)
Replies: 401
Views: 290989

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Same recipe...different day.
by Carpster
Sun Feb 09, 2014 03:19
Forum: For beginners
Topic: Online Workshop: Project B2 (October 2013)
Replies: 401
Views: 290989

Here is a picture of my third batch of Kabanosy and some other random sausage I made.

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The sausage is about 6 days old in the picture....it's about three weeks old now and couldn't be better!!!
by Carpster
Thu Feb 06, 2014 00:23
Forum: Smoked pork products
Topic: Smoking in an ice storm
Replies: 10
Views: 8675

I have never had butt bacon.....does it taste like belly or something different.
by Carpster
Tue Feb 04, 2014 14:41
Forum: Sausages
Topic: Mystery of the meat!
Replies: 18
Views: 12750

Seems to me that your cayenne peppers and chili powder belong to the Capsicum annuum family . And Chile is a country in South America. :wink:[/quote] Thanks to spell ck I get slapped on both cheeks :oops: Thanks for the help Redzig.....I am going to make my next batch of an-dewey without the Paprika...
by Carpster
Mon Feb 03, 2014 23:57
Forum: Sausages
Topic: Mystery of the meat!
Replies: 18
Views: 12750

Boy oh boy Redzed....that paprika comment was a doozie. The "book" is by Marinski, the recipe are from the book (thanks Bob). :smile: I think the dark color is from the spice....Cayenne pepper seems to be the culprit, but maybe the Chile powder. I use both a lot. I really need some help.......The br...
by Carpster
Sat Feb 01, 2014 00:37
Forum: Sausages
Topic: Mystery of the meat!
Replies: 18
Views: 12750

Redzed, there is no paprika in chorizo or andouille. :lol: at least not in the book!!!!
by Carpster
Fri Jan 31, 2014 19:56
Forum: Sausages
Topic: Mystery of the meat!
Replies: 18
Views: 12750

Mystery of the meat!

I have made the Kabanosy recipe in a larger casing 1 1/2" and it has beautiful color. A bright red with white fat flakes. It looks like a wonderful Salami. So I made the Spanish chorizo and the Andouille out of the bible (Home production of quality meats and sausage) and the color is darker maybe ev...
by Carpster
Wed Jan 29, 2014 05:32
Forum: Technology basis
Topic: The end of naturally smoked meats in Europe
Replies: 13
Views: 16130

PLEASE don't get me started on the.... :evil:
by Carpster
Wed Jan 29, 2014 05:13
Forum: Technology basis
Topic: A long but wonderful journey
Replies: 19
Views: 25527

My neighbor, who is a small hog farmer (200) delivers the hog he raises to us...we slaughter and skin the hog out. About 250 to 300 lbs. We then proceed to butcher immediately. All is done in about four hours with the help of my daughter 14 and my son 12 and my wife. I then cure the hams and bacon. ...
by Carpster
Tue Jan 21, 2014 05:29
Forum: For beginners
Topic: What if you don't have a smoker with temp control?
Replies: 18
Views: 12516

Rick wrote:Can't you control your smoker temp with a controller from www.auberins.com
This is the unit I have....it works great, seem like a quality product. Mine is about a year old.
by Carpster
Tue Jan 21, 2014 04:56
Forum: Smoked pork products
Topic: Big Game Bacon
Replies: 4
Views: 5350

I don't get it....I live in the Pork Belt and it seems higher here than anywhere else. :roll:
The cheapest Pork Butt till now has been $2.49 lb.
By the way Sawhorseray...your pictures inspired me to make bread. I made two loafs today!!!
I will post some pics tomorrow I hope!!!


Steve