Name:	Mack -	Reply
Subject:	Hey TC??
Date:	10/28/2014 9:08:18 PM

What did you finally do about a new vacuum sealer device??

Name:	Tall Cotton -	Reply
Subject:	Hey TC??
Date:	10/29/2014 9:42:17 AM

I bought a FoodSaver Game Saver Titanium. It's not been put to the test yet but I have orders for 3 briskets, a butt, and will probably have 20 or so turkeys to do in the next few weeks. I'm also smoking briskets for my son's rehersal dinner in December.  I will let you know how it works out.

Name:	Mack -	Reply
Subject:	Hey TC??
Date:	10/31/2014 5:49:02 PM

Good grief!! That is a lot of smoked meat...

Name:	Tall Cotton -	Reply
Subject:	Hey TC??
Date:	11/1/2014 9:45:52 AM

Mack, It is but most of it is for friends that appreciate the effort it takes. With meat prices soaring it's getting expensive though. When I first started smoking briskets I sold them for $35-$40 depending on size. Not long ago the cheapest brisket at Sams was $57. Turkeys go for about $25 still. I only cover my costs and donate the labor for friends. If it's a request from anyone else I try to cover some labor too. This year has been slower than last year's 800 pounds smoked.

Name:	Mack -	Reply
Subject:	Hey TC??
Date:	11/1/2014 6:49:27 PM

All on the same MBE?

Name:	Tall Cotton -	Reply
Subject:	Hey TC??
Date:	11/1/2014 11:35:00 PM

Yep, all on one. Eight butts at a time, or 4 briskets, or two turkeys, or 8 chickens. With the vacuum sealer I can fill the MBS up, pull the pork or slice the brisket, freeze it and have it for whenever its needed. Chickens I quarter, pack flat and freeze. Turkeys I try to do the week before Thanksgiving, or when needed, and deliver unfrozen.