That's probably what I'm going to end up doing. Even when I get smoked brisket at the BBQ place, it's $20/lb. The smoker I want is like $250, and I'll make my money back quick enough to make it worth it.
Let's talk turkey!
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That's probably what I'm going to end up doing. Even when I get smoked brisket at the BBQ place, it's $20/lb. The smoker I want is like $250, and I'll make my money back quick enough to make it worth it.
SamSpade
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I've found that --
- Stores typically SLASH the cost of corned beef right around St. Patties' Day. If you like corned beef as I do, you might buy a bunch and store it in deep freeze (we have an EXTRA freezer).
- The cut of the meat - point or flat - doesn't make a LOT of difference, to be honest, although flat cut CUTS better.
- Lots of good recipes for preparing pastrami - I typically read from New York deli recipes (I think I made mine from a Katz recipe).
- Hope you have a good meat slicer - ours has ALSO paid for itself with slicing turkey breast, pork loin, ham, london broil and so on.
- Use your smoker a few times to see how it works best for you. Mine is huge but generally I have to keep an eye on the water pan to make sure the contents don't dry out.
- Smoked turkey breast is WONDERFUL. Just find the right rub.
Bonehead
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Just consider what your time is worth to you. A smoker is not a fire and forget method, it takes constant attention unless it is automated. The fuel pellets or gas can be pricey for the automated types.
jrt_ms1995
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6 for 1 is darned good shooting!The 6 dove cost me 1 12ga #8 shot at 1985 price.
Were they sitting on a power line? 
I was thinking the same thing. That's a very good return on investment.6 for 1 is darned good shooting!
TPD
the poor dad
OMG - I just opened a package from my friend in Finland - had it shipped to me via Harry & David - and guess what it contained? YUP - Horse Dick! Two of them!
Back in the day, horse dick or c0ck (bologna) was a staple of shipboard midrats.
WingsOfGold
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Close but they were obviously all in a group on the ground which my deck overlooks.6 for 1 is darned good shooting!
Not sporting but they eat just as well.
WingsOfGold
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That's why I got electric, plug and play.
Low and slow, 18 hours for a whole turkey.
I've been living a sheltered life. Never heard it referred to that way before.
Hijinx
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I've been living a sheltered life. Never heard it referred to that way before.
You were probably never in the service.
I wasn't, but my dad, brother, brothers-in-law (3) and my ex-spouse all were!
black dog
Free America
I have the smaller Pit Boss that I bought at Tractor Supply for $300.00 bucks, it was on sale from $359.00. Its a pellet burner, ive used it twice now and its been super easy to use.
The last thing I wanted was a monster grill.
Thing2 (almost 26 now!) has a Pit Boss Pellet smoker. (not sure if he has the larger or smaller model) He has become quite good at smoking meat, too. He even does some kind of cheese dip in the smoker when he smokes a pork shoulder. That's damn delicious!
I never tried smoking meat, though I've always grilled food. He must must have gotten that from the @vraiblonde and Vince side of the family and all those cookouts and get togethers we used to have when they were younger!
black dog
Free America
Thing2 (almost 26 now!) has a Pit Boss Pellet smoker. (not sure if he has the larger or smaller model) He has become quite good at smoking meat, too. He even does some kind of cheese dip in the smoker when he smokes a pork shoulder. That's damn delicious!
I never tried smoking meat, though I've always grilled food. He must must have gotten that from the @vraiblonde and Vince side of the family and all those cookouts and get togethers we used to have when they were younger!
Im not a huge smoked person myself, I believe this smaller came out this past spring.
The big one is huge for someone that pretty much cooks for themselves...
Im going to try my first 1/2 brisket next week along with trying to smoke some mac, chunks of pork belly and Gouda... I really hope the mac turns out ok, I want to use the leftovers for grill cheeses
He must must have gotten that from the @vraiblonde and Vince side of the family and all those cookouts and get togethers we used to have when they were younger!
I can speak for Vince when I say we are proud to have influenced the next generation.
By state law it mus have a non-smoking section.
black dog
Free America
At least non smoking is inside with hvac...