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Title: Hi from North Cyprus
Post by: BeLucky111 on September 07, 2011, 12:30:28 AM
Hi Everyone, 
I'm Ian (BeLucky111) from the beautiful island that is North Cyprus (also know as the Turkish Republic of North Cyprus). We are right next to the sea (Mediterranean) looking north towards Turkey. The Island is known for it's amazing climate- 320 days a sunshine each year! (I won't go into the politics between Turkey and Greece - a long running endeavour to solve the 'Cyprus problem', which hopefully will be resolved this year)

I'm about to build of my own smokehouse using the Bradley Smoke House Design Plans (with a Bradley Smoke Generator).
We will build the smokehouse with stone blocks, a sloping roof, brick floor.  The Bradley Plans suggest lining the  inside of the building with plywood sheeting and insulation for hot smoking - is this a good idea?  - what about the Fire risk?
For hot smoke and understand that I'll need to fit a hotplate to create the heat I'll need for hot smoking.
What I don't know is what style of hotplate and what KW rating hotplate I'll need for a 3ft x 3ft x 6ft smokehouse. (I intend to hot smoke chicken, duck, pork etc)
If anyone can advise me I'd appreciate it.

Best wishes and regards to all,

BeLucky!!!
Title: Re: Hi from North Cyprus
Post by: La Quinta on September 07, 2011, 01:06:47 AM
Hi Lucky Man...I think it's kool that you are here asking questions in the first place!!! Welcome to the forum...the handy crafty guys will be on to answer your questions...

Geez...I bet you get awesome seafood there...I'm very jealous!! My husband and I live in a bf desert...

Lots of very smart guys here to help you...And they will... :)
Title: Re: Hi from North Cyprus
Post by: 3rensho on September 07, 2011, 01:13:09 AM
Welcome Ian, my neighbors just got back from the Greek side and were well pleased.  Seafood must be to die for.

Tom
Title: Re: Hi from North Cyprus
Post by: ghost9mm on September 07, 2011, 08:16:43 AM
Hello and welcome to the forum, really is a great forum, lots of knowledgeable people here that will go out of their way to help, all you have to do is ask...
Title: Hi from North Cyprus
Post by: mikecorn.1 on September 07, 2011, 08:20:18 AM
Welcome to the forum. :)


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Title: Re: Hi from North Cyprus
Post by: SouthernSmoked on September 07, 2011, 08:47:06 AM
Welcome to the forum.

Enjoy!!
Title: Re: Hi from North Cyprus
Post by: beefmann on September 07, 2011, 08:56:13 AM
welcome to the forum and enjoy
Title: Re: Hi from North Cyprus
Post by: muebe on September 07, 2011, 09:01:39 AM
(http://serve.mysmiley.net/sign/sign0016.gif) to the forum!
Title: Re: Hi from North Cyprus
Post by: BeLucky111 on September 08, 2011, 05:08:16 AM
Hi Guys and Gals,
thanks for your warm welcome - much appreciated.
Once I get started I'll be back for sure, to let you know how I get on.
e seafood should be good, but over-fishing in parts has depleted stocks.  Mind you, my neighbour caught 10 big Tuna in one day - he struck lucky 10 miles out to sea -and a couple of 20kg King-fish.  Not sure if anyone has smoked Tuna but could be good!!

Will be in touch,
Thanks again,
Ian (BeLucky111)
Title: Re: Hi from North Cyprus
Post by: Caribou on September 08, 2011, 05:50:44 AM
Welcome to the forum Ian :)
Carolyn