Borr 6,699 Posted January 31 Report Share Posted January 31 1 minute ago, ryaldinhio said: Bought myself a bacon slicer last yr. Only a cheap one. I cut it about 5mm thick, proper bacon. I asked as I slice the missus's Parma stuff from lidls at times and it's finicky even with a razor sharp blade lol. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ryaldinhio 4,915 Posted February 8 Author Report Share Posted February 8 Half of the bacon is in the smoker for the day, will be slicing and packing tonight 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tank34 2,449 Posted February 8 Report Share Posted February 8 34 minutes ago, ryaldinhio said: Half of the bacon is in the smoker for the day, will be slicing and packing tonight Lovely not tried smoking yet , will have to give it ago soon 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ryaldinhio 4,915 Posted February 8 Author Report Share Posted February 8 1 hour ago, tank34 said: Lovely not tried smoking yet , will have to give it ago soon I do half and half because misus doesn't like smoked. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
saluki bouy 763 Posted February 8 Report Share Posted February 8 Got a link to that smoker mate? I’ve a boy does me trout in a cardboard box contraption it’s outstanding mind you Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chartpolski 25,316 Posted February 8 Report Share Posted February 8 15 minutes ago, saluki bouy said: Got a link to that smoker mate? I’ve a boy does me trout in a cardboard box contraption it’s outstanding mind you Home made smoker for trout, mackerel, etc; Cheers. 12 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLATTOP 4,624 Posted February 8 Report Share Posted February 8 4 hours ago, ryaldinhio said: Half of the bacon is in the smoker for the day, will be slicing and packing tonight The fat on that bacons looks amazing I had a similar smoker to that a ProQ good for all sorts like hanging stuff, fish ect, I remember posting a pic of it on here and someone commented it was R2D2s black cousin lol 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ryaldinhio 4,915 Posted February 8 Author Report Share Posted February 8 1 hour ago, saluki bouy said: Got a link to that smoker mate? I’ve a boy does me trout in a cardboard box contraption it’s outstanding mind you 3 in 1 BBQ Charcoal Grill Barbecue Smoker Garden Outdoor Cooking Camping Black WWW.EBAY.CO.UK Adjustable barrel grill is ideal for steaming, grilling, roasting or baking. Would you like barbecue?. If you like... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ryaldinhio 4,915 Posted February 9 Author Report Share Posted February 9 Turned out well, with a small taste test just to double check 11 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tank34 2,449 Posted February 9 Report Share Posted February 9 8 hours ago, ryaldinhio said: Turned out well, with a small taste test just to double check Should keep you in bacon for a bit , looks banging 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tank34 2,449 Posted March 16 Report Share Posted March 16 Two new piglets today tamworth x trying to keep good supplie of pork in freezer, two pigs really in about 10 week for slaughter , hopefully some lambs in cupple of weeks , time to start seeds of get some veg grown 10 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ryaldinhio 4,915 Posted March 17 Author Report Share Posted March 17 21 hours ago, tank34 said: Two new piglets today tamworth x trying to keep good supplie of pork in freezer, two pigs really in about 10 week for slaughter , hopefully some lambs in cupple of weeks , time to start seeds of get some veg grown Good work pal. I had Tamworth X first time round. Made top quality eating . I'm guna go May time I think for 2 more pigs. Going to be a bit tight with freezer space but I'm trying to move towards keeping summer pigs rather than winter for a number of reasons. Misus has started a load of seeds off in conservatory. I'm reducing my chicken numbers and getting rid of the Cockerell. I like having him about and listening to him but as they do he has started getting aggressive which is an issue for r lass and the kids. Hen numbers we just can't get through the eggs and it is all extra feed and extra shit to deal with. Going to drop down to 8 I think. Should see me 6 eggs a day which will be plenty still. Once Ive dropped hen Nos I can move them into their new smaller run and free up the current run for its original purpose of a poly tunnel. Want to get the sheeting on that this year. From what I've read it's best to wait until the warm weather for the stretch so not in a massive rush. Should see something from that back end of season and into winter hopefully then next year really kick on with veg.....that's the plan anyway! 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
steve t 1,073 Posted March 17 Report Share Posted March 17 Yes you want a hot day to pull the polltunnel skin . Tighter the better. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ryaldinhio 4,915 Posted March 17 Author Report Share Posted March 17 Just been to the freezer for some tackle to see me through next couple days..... Couple legs from the last aggressive Cockerell. Sausages (some for brekky some for S.Rolls) and smokey bacon. 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tank34 2,449 Posted March 17 Report Share Posted March 17 6 hours ago, ryaldinhio said: Good work pal. I had Tamworth X first time round. Made top quality eating . I'm guna go May time I think for 2 more pigs. Going to be a bit tight with freezer space but I'm trying to move towards keeping summer pigs rather than winter for a number of reasons. Misus has started a load of seeds off in conservatory. I'm reducing my chicken numbers and getting rid of the Cockerell. I like having him about and listening to him but as they do he has started getting aggressive which is an issue for r lass and the kids. Hen numbers we just can't get through the eggs and it is all extra feed and extra shit to deal with. Going to drop down to 8 I think. Should see me 6 eggs a day which will be plenty still. Once Ive dropped hen Nos I can move them into their new smaller run and free up the current run for its original purpose of a poly tunnel. Want to get the sheeting on that this year. From what I've read it's best to wait until the warm weather for the stretch so not in a massive rush. Should see something from that back end of season and into winter hopefully then next year really kick on with veg.....that's the plan anyway! Pigs are hard work in winter pig pens get so boggy , been thinking of doing hard standing with roof on for winter keep dry 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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