The Dysfunctional-Palooza Obnoxious Masshole BS Thread

[the_bird]

Who are you, JaMarcus Russell?

 

[Yooper]

Who are you, JaMarcus Russell?

I don't get it.

Could you rephrase for the NFL-impaired?

 

[DakotaRules]

Well I bought a smoker. Electric 30" can't believe I got another toy!

 

[bluemoose]

The electric is nice with the remote. Lazy man smoker.

 

[Cape Brewing]

Cold(er) smoking is one of best things of those smokers. Home cured bacon for 14-16 hours at 125.

Do it

 

[bluemoose]

That is exactly what I do. Bacon comes out great. It takes a few times to get good at getting the smoke at that temp though. Easier in the winter.

 

[TheDudeLebowski]

What brand do you guys recommend for an electric smoker? I just recently bought an Acorn to play/learn on. I had seen some good sales at Cabela's during xmas on the electrics.

 

[Cape Brewing]

I love my Masterbuilt. I never use the remote but the built in meat temp probe is really nice. I use it a lot and have had it a few years with no problems. It runs a hair warm but I adjust accordingly.

Just did a big brisket and two Boston Butts for the Pats tailgate and was really happy with them

 

[TheDudeLebowski]

I thought I remembered you and bird mentioning the Masterbuilt. Those were on sale. I'm pretty sure I saw the 30" w/ probe for $120. There was other models of temptation but I ran away because I have enough toys. Plus I always tend to buy more stuff for me when xmas shopping. Smoked bacon is the demon on my left shoulder whispering "buy me"

 

[Yooper]

I thought I remembered you and bird mentioning the Masterbuilt. Those were on sale. I'm pretty sure I saw the 30" w/ probe for $120. There was other models of temptation but I ran away because I have enough toys. Plus I always tend to buy more stuff for me when xmas shopping. Smoked bacon is the demon on my left shoulder whispering "buy me"

Now I want one.

Melana keeps talking to me about pancetta and bacon, and I'm leaning towards starting yet a new pasttime.

You guys are very bad for my wallet.

 

[TheDudeLebowski]

Mmmmm bacon smoked soap.

 

[Cape Brewing]

Pancetta isn't smoked.... although I guess you could smoke it. I have a humidity-controlled meat curing closet and make pancetta with some regularity. It's amazing when it is that fresh. Really easy to do with a little patience.

 

[the_bird]

I thought I remembered you and bird mentioning the Masterbuilt. Those were on sale. I'm pretty sure I saw the 30" w/ probe for $120. There was other models of temptation but I ran away because I have enough toys. Plus I always tend to buy more stuff for me when xmas shopping. Smoked bacon is the demon on my left shoulder whispering "buy me"

I saw the Masterbuild on Woot for ~$200 a week or two back; have not seen it at $120.

 

[bluemoose]

I have the Masterbuilt as well. I have used it quite a bit. It is nice not having to monitor it quite as much as a traditional smoker. I have the one with the remote, meat probe and window. The window is useless, so don't worry about that. I like the remote so I can check the internal temp from inside the house. No trips back and forth to take a look on the display.

 

[Yooper]

Pancetta isn't smoked.... although I guess you could smoke it. I have a humidity-controlled meat curing closet and make pancetta with some regularity. It's amazing when it is that fresh. Really easy to do with a little patience.

She keeps telling me that it's fantastic. I don't have a humidity controlled place ready, as my cheese cave (a former wine fridge) died.

But I think I will end up doing it.

 

[the_bird]

Pancetta isn't smoked.... although I guess you could smoke it.

I'm sure that would be delicious, but wouldn't that just be bacon at that point?

 

[ComcastWineRookie]

I'm sure that would be delicious, but wouldn't that just be bacon at that point?

mmmmmmm bacon

 

[TheDudeLebowski]

I have the Masterbuilt as well. I have used it quite a bit. It is nice not having to monitor it quite as much as a traditional smoker. I have the one with the remote, meat probe and window. The window is useless, so don't worry about that. I like the remote so I can check the internal temp from inside the house. No trips back and forth to take a look on the display.

Yup. I remember you mentioning the window is pretty much useless and I'd read some reviewers state the same thing. These were without the window.

 

[Cape Brewing]

I'm sure that would be delicious, but wouldn't that just be bacon at that point?

In a round about way I guess it would be. Pancetta and bacon use slightly different curing salts (at least the way I do it they do) but then pancetta's dominant flavors are black pepper and juniper berries. Pancetta is also rolled into a thick log (hehehehe... i said "log") so any smoking wouldn't touch a majority of the meat.

 

[bluemoose]

The only time the window is useful is with a really quick smoke, like fish. Otherwise it gets smoked up and nearly opaque. I would also guess the heat leaves quicker through that than an insulated door.

 

[DakotaRules]

I got the Masterbuilt 30". $180 on Amazon plus free shipping. I read the reviews and looked at some accessories and felt it was the best use of my cash. Plug it in, set the temp and walk away.

 

[Melana]

So happy that I made it home before the airports closed!

 

[TheDudeLebowski]

Keeping it local

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[day_trippr]

I picked up the Spencer stout yesterday and have it chilling in anticipation of a Pats victory celebration :rockin:

Failing that, I'll drink it in memory of one of the weirdest football seasons in Patriots history

Either way, it's going down tonight

Cheers!

 

[TheDudeLebowski]

Yes. Trappist stout just sounds weird. We're having the Saison right now. Pretty good.

 

[nhwrecker]

Hey fellow Massholers - just checking in from the wrong coast. Out here in Seattle for a week and a half. Landed last night and I'm already sick of blue and lime green. In search of good smoked salmon and the best beers - and don't forget to smile, and then GFY!

 

[ComcastWineRookie]

Hey fellow Massholers - just checking in from the wrong coast. Out here in Seattle for a week and a half. Landed last night and I'm already sick of blue and lime green. In search of good smoked salmon and the best beers - and don't forget to smile, and then GFY!

hey mort, missed ya last night. we had some great beers while filling the barrel

 

[the_bird]

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[TheDudeLebowski]

Nice Bird. Nice.

 

[DakotaRules]

Why do I always miss these deleted comments! Bird, man up and keep them posted!