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I use my own method just like I am guessing most people after a few extractions do.

I use phosphoric acid instead of HCL or vinegar.

I cook the MHRB longer and more times than any of the teks out there require (and find that I can still get spice out of my 5th and 6th cook).

I use only enough lye to bring the pH up to 11.8-12.00tops

I use much less naptha than is called for 75mL per pull.

I do many more pulls do to the small volume of naphtha, but I never need to reduce the volume before sticking in the freezer.

I will let my basified jug sit in the closet for weeks after it appears to have stopped giving up the spice, and can usually get an additional 300-400mgs from that (1/2K of bark).

I usually grind up my own bark, but it's really a pain, and have probably switched for a while to powdered bark.

I've tried STB extractions, but the clean up and waste of NaOH seems to outweigh the extra steps in an A/B, plus I like to be able to defat the acidic solution before basifing. I also really enjoy the extraction process and am not looking for the easiest way possible. Stealth is also not an issue.

<blockquote data-quote="acolon_5" data-source="post: 3230549" data-attributes="member: 317">I use my own method just like I am guessing most people after a few extractions do.I use phosphoric acid instead of HCL or vinegar.I cook the MHRB longer and more times than any of the teks out there require (and find that I can still get spice out of my 5th and 6th cook).I use only enough lye to bring the pH up to 11.8-12.00topsI use much less naptha than is called for 75mL per pull.I do many more pulls do to the small volume of naphtha, but I never need to reduce the volume before sticking in the freezer.I will let my basified jug sit in the closet for weeks after it appears to have stopped giving up the spice, and can usually get an additional 300-400mgs from that (1/2K of bark).I usually grind up my own bark, but it&#039;s really a pain, and have probably switched for a while to powdered bark.I&#039;ve tried STB extractions, but the clean up and waste of NaOH seems to outweigh the extra steps in an A/B, plus I like to be able to defat the acidic solution before basifing. I also really enjoy the extraction process and am not looking for the easiest way possible.&nbsp; Stealth is also not an issue.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="acolon_5, post: 3230549, member: 317"] I use my own method just like I am guessing most people after a few extractions do. I use phosphoric acid instead of HCL or vinegar. I cook the MHRB longer and more times than any of the teks out there require (and find that I can still get spice out of my 5th and 6th cook). I use only enough lye to bring the pH up to 11.8-12.00tops I use much less naptha than is called for 75mL per pull. I do many more pulls do to the small volume of naphtha, but I never need to reduce the volume before sticking in the freezer. I will let my basified jug sit in the closet for weeks after it appears to have stopped giving up the spice, and can usually get an additional 300-400mgs from that (1/2K of bark). I usually grind up my own bark, but it's really a pain, and have probably switched for a while to powdered bark. I've tried STB extractions, but the clean up and waste of NaOH seems to outweigh the extra steps in an A/B, plus I like to be able to defat the acidic solution before basifing. I also really enjoy the extraction process and am not looking for the easiest way possible. Stealth is also not an issue. [/QUOTE]