Soy protein seems to be a staple in summer sausage . Although in the snack stick recipes I find that about 50% of the recipes call for the use of soy protein or dry milk.
Just wondering if my 80 / 20 sticks need soy protein ?
Anybody?
Soy protein is just a binder, it wont add flavor to the sticks.
I have use it in some sticks, dry milk will add a small amount of flavor.
Try the milk, you might like it.
Your 80/20 sticks soy or dry milk is up to you. I have often dont 80/20 without either binders.
If you want a little twang try butter milk.
You will have less shrinkage with the binder in there.