Recent content by polarlys

I have some Fermento.  It's been around awhile and caked up.  I was wondering if this stuff has a shelf life and if it's still good to use.  I've never used it and also wondering what time of meat processing I would use it in.  I guess I need to do some reading up on the subject.  A friend...

Hey there.  Happy Corona days of August. Thinking of something new here.  We here in NJ know and love our pork roll, Taylor ham or whatever it's called where you are.  To me it's all Pork roll and I want to try making some.  I think I have the basic process down and I'd like to smoke mine. ...

Not much mention around here about pork belly ??  Anyone with to share their success / failures with smokin some BELLY in the Smokin-It smoker ???  I have a model 3 and have had very good success with ribs and butts and now would like to expand and find something special to do with a belly. ...

I have a large hand crank Koch sausage stuffer.    I get together with friends and make large batches and my stuffer gets a workout.  We usually do around 200# or more.  For myself however I'm looking for something more practical for small batches, say under 20# for myself.  I seen some small...

I have some wood in my shop I think is Sycamore.  It's got an interesting grain but it doesn't smell very nice when I'm cutting or sanding it.  Most of the common woods I use are traditional woods for smoking.  Oak, Cherry, Maple, Hickory etc.  But I was thinking that the Sycamore might not...

It seems from what I've read here on the forum most users seem to recommend NOT using a drip pan.  The reason I think is heat convection and smoke interference.  I get it and for the most part agree.  However, today I felt like being contrary and did my first whole chicken and used a drip...

Recently on the other BBQ forum ( I think ) I read that someone had done ribs 3 different ways as a sampler.  So I tried it myself.  I usually so a overnight dry rub consisting of brown sugar, salt, pepper, garlic, onion powder.  Then smoke them in my #3d for 5 hrs.  I like the texture and...

Today's my first run at jerky with my new 3d.  I've had a few goes at ribs and Butt bacon with very good results and just today got the James dryer delivered.  I made a small batch of jerky the other day using a de-hydrator with good results.  I'm doing 5# of sliced london broil this go.  I...

I was just wondering if anyone has attempted to brine pork ribs ??  When I make ribs I usually get them at BJ's or Costco.  After applying a dry rub I put them back into the plastic bag they came in and let them sit in the reefer overnight or at least 8-10 hrs before smoking them.  Seems to...

I am new to Smokin-it.  I recently got my 3d and have used it about 6 times now some with pork ribs, butt bacon and a few times cold smoking fish.  I think I've been pretty diligent with prep before and cleaning after but would appreciate some advise here.  I foil the bottom and smoke box...

I recently ordered a 3d smokin-it smoker.  I was planning to be on the road for a month or so and at the time of the order I asked that it  be held and shipped several weeks later with an anticipated delivery date of 12 September.  Steve e-mailed me with a confirmation.  Anyhow,  someone...

Well finally did it.  Bit the Bullit and ordered a 3D.  I just knew if I ordered a 1 or 2 I'd always wish I got the 3.  Never considered anything larger.  I've been smoking for many years using a homemade rig but this is the first unit I've seen that was capable of cold smoking as well as...

Hi all,  Roger here from sunny & warm New Jersey I'm on the edge and seriously considering the purchase of an electric smoker and like what I see with the SI models.  Leaning towards the 3d model but haven't taken the plunge just yet.    I've been smoking meat and fish for years with a...

Hi.  New to the Smokin it forum with a question.  I've been smoking meat / fish for awhile with a home made electric/propane rig and looking to upgrade and downsize to something easier to use and more manageable to operate and like what I see here with the Smokin-It rig.  I gather from what I...