Smoked 286 lbs of pork this weekend. It's NOT icky!!

[Retired-Guy]

How do you procure a suckling pig? Are they all dressed and ready to rub, brine, and smoke?

 

[TFX 186]

Does anyone else have a bigger homemade smoker that they use for deer sausage and summer sausage? What kind of a propane heat source do you use that is accurately controlled? I have a smaller electric smoker and have been happy with that and how it controls the heat. Looking for advice on setting up the bigger smoker so I don't have to keep changing it because I set it up wrong. Thanks to KDM for his advice.
Fish On!

 

[KDM]

How do you procure a suckling pig? Are they all dressed and ready to rub, brine, and smoke?

Most of the time you have to special order one or find the hog farmer to sell you one. Then you have to slaughter and prepare it yourself. I just so happen to know a guy with smaller hogs (120ish lbs) on the hoof. If anyone would like one for smoking, I can put you in touch with him. Additionally, If someone would like it ready to put the rub on and go in the smoker, I'm not a professional, but I've done this enough times that I'm sure a compensatory agreement can be worked out. (Grin) Just let me know.

 

[NG3067]

Does anyone else have a bigger homemade smoker that they use for deer sausage and summer sausage? What kind of a propane heat source do you use that is accurately controlled? I have a smaller electric smoker and have been happy with that and how it controls the heat. Looking for advice on setting up the bigger smoker so I don't have to keep changing it because I set it up wrong. Thanks to KDM for his advice.
Fish On!

I have one with a RANCO thermostat(ETC-111000-000) that is accurate to plus or minus 1 degree, not sure about the propane heat source, as mine is 220v. I’m sure you could set it up to run off propane. I’ve done a few smokers and would answer any questions up may have, just pm me.

 

[Happycamper]

KDM, your talent never ceases to amaze me.

 

[KDM]

KDM, your talent never ceases to amaze me.

Oh Horseshit!! Talent my azz. I've just screwed up enough to know better. Speaking of screwing up. Come to think of it, I wouldn't be averse to sharing a drink or three with you sometime in the near future and screw up a little with good company. Does my heart good to know I'm not the only one to enjoy a stiff drink and good man banter every now and then. Let me know if you think the same. Stay Warm!!!

 

[KDM]

Sorry about that last post fellas. It's a bit more harsh sounding than I meant. I went and shared a couple yesterday with the neighbor and then made the mistake of posting on NDA. What I meant to say is that I don't feel I'm talented at all. I've screwed up more meat in the smoker than a battalion could eat in a month it seems. Thoughts and Prayers to you HappyCamper. You get yourself well and we'll set on your hunting camp porch and toast the view. Best Wishes My Friend!!!!