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by cogboy
Mon Sep 08, 2014 22:53
Forum: Dry Curing with Tublin: Umai and Banquet Bags
Topic: My Journey with UMAi Bags
Replies: 124
Views: 94600

I just wonder if TSPX is the best choice for the UMAI process. It is a slow working culture and basically goes dormant at temps under 50f. Maybe a faster working culture lke F-LC or LHP. Nice looking Salami Cogboy! Bob, I used the umai recipe exactly which called for the TSP-X, I will use a recipe ...
by cogboy
Mon Sep 08, 2014 10:58
Forum: Hyde Park
Topic: Breaking Out
Replies: 5
Views: 6130

Were you using the family as "guinea pigs" in a taste test ? :mrgreen:
by cogboy
Mon Sep 08, 2014 10:52
Forum: Dry Curing with Tublin: Umai and Banquet Bags
Topic: My Journey with UMAi Bags
Replies: 124
Views: 94600

The recipe I used was from Umai, I SHOULD have used one from this site !The weight loss was a bit over 30% but I left the other 3 going to get a harder salami . Definitely needs more kick as it is lacking something maybe the ingredients that Crusty suggests. TSP-X was used and I have 2 coppas still ...
by cogboy
Sun Sep 07, 2014 19:04
Forum: Dry Curing with Tublin: Umai and Banquet Bags
Topic: My Journey with UMAi Bags
Replies: 124
Views: 94600

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venison salami taken out today after drying 30%. A bit bland. I should have added more red pepper flakes ? Dave
by cogboy
Sun Sep 07, 2014 18:01
Forum: Hardware
Topic: Pro smoker 100
Replies: 27
Views: 18938

Ray,The temp came up perfectly after I changed extension cords. The faulty cord was a 12-3 BUT I used a different 12-3 cord and temps are purring along at 225. The ribs are going on soon. Thanks for the help all ! :mrgreen:
by cogboy
Sun Sep 07, 2014 11:59
Forum: Hardware
Topic: Pro smoker 100
Replies: 27
Views: 18938

I seasoned my smoker according to the instructions and have added the mineral oil to the door as you two said. Today I want to try some ribs at 225. Yesterday I had the smoker on high wattage for over 1/2 hour and couldn't get past 155.Seems like I'll be able to dry and smoke sausages just fine BUT ...
by cogboy
Sat Sep 06, 2014 22:48
Forum: Hardware
Topic: Pro smoker 100
Replies: 27
Views: 18938

Redzed, I will have to preheat longer and yes I set to the high wattage but turned down for the smoking. I only had a few hours to fool around w/ it so I did the ABTs (atomic buffalo turds) . Sliced jalepenos with cream cheese, cheddar cheese, homemade hot Italian sausage and then wrapped in bacon. ...
by cogboy
Sat Sep 06, 2014 21:16
Forum: Hardware
Topic: Pro smoker 100
Replies: 27
Views: 18938

I'm going to need more tips on this smoker,it has finally arrived and I'm having troubles getting it past 150 to smoke some ABTs. Seems like it would take hours to reach 225 ?
by cogboy
Thu Sep 04, 2014 22:48
Forum: Hyde Park
Topic: Radioactive boar warning
Replies: 11
Views: 8591

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by cogboy
Thu Sep 04, 2014 22:44
Forum: Dry Cured Meats and Sausages
Topic: New member has questions about venison salami.
Replies: 12
Views: 21115

I've learned so much here that I need a larger hat size !! :mrgreen:
by cogboy
Thu Sep 04, 2014 10:52
Forum: Dry Cured Meats and Sausages
Topic: How long to dry Krakowska?
Replies: 17
Views: 18311

Wow, They look excellent !
by cogboy
Thu Sep 04, 2014 10:46
Forum: Dry Curing with Tublin: Umai and Banquet Bags
Topic: My Journey with UMAi Bags
Replies: 124
Views: 94600

Shuswap wrote:Cogboy, let us know the results please.
Shuswap, Will do plus I've got some venison salami going also .At least two weeks to go for my goodies, I'll post a few pics. Dave
by cogboy
Wed Sep 03, 2014 23:54
Forum: Hyde Park
Topic: Duck Hunting!
Replies: 148
Views: 95550

History does repeat itself with the UN`s response to Russian intrusions into the Ukraine. :roll:[/quote]

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by cogboy
Wed Sep 03, 2014 23:51
Forum: Dry Curing with Tublin: Umai and Banquet Bags
Topic: My Journey with UMAi Bags
Replies: 124
Views: 94600

I have two coppas in the fridge from the Umai process. Are you telling me I'm going to smell hikers stinky feet when I open up the packages ???? :cry:
by cogboy
Wed Sep 03, 2014 23:47
Forum: Hyde Park
Topic: Radioactive boar warning
Replies: 11
Views: 8591

Glow in the dark sausage anyone ? :grin: