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Here We Go! Curing Pancetta

Pancetta is an Italian style bacon that has been cured with salt, pepper and other spices. Unlike English and American bacon, Pancetta is not normally not smoked. Pancetta is usually rolled into sausage type shapes unlike other bacon.

I purchased a 6 pound piece of fresh skin on pork belly earlier in the week.

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A Pressing Need For A Burger

I love gadgets. ..

I love kitchen gadgets more than any other gadgets types.  For years I’ve wanted a hamburger press.  Don’t ask me why, I just want one.  But for the life of me I can’t bring myself to spending $25 to $30 for a decent one.  Maybe because I’m getting older and wiser

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Product Review: Colorways Measuring Spoons

I love gadgets. It used to be that I wanted the coolest computer related gadgets I could get my hands on. These days it’s cool kitchen gadgets that get me going.I saw the Zak Designs multi-color measuring spoons in Gourmet magazine and thought they would be fun to have in the kitchen. Not only do

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The UDS Battle

I’ve been reading about Ugly Drum Smokers (UDS) for years on various forums and last month I finally got around to building one. And let me tell you, what a disappointment it was. I had so much trouble controlling the heat. It was up to high or it was out. Getting anything near 225 degrees

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