I am making a new batch of sticks today and would like to add some sweetner. I have always liked the honey garlic sticks and wondered if I could just add honey to my pepperoni sticks to "honey" them up a bit. Is this a good idea or will the honey settle to the bottom of the sticks during smoking? How much honey should I add to a 10lb batch of sticks?
Klondikesmoker
I've added honey myself to some sausages and they turned out great.
For 10 Lbs I used 1/2 to 3/4 cup.
These were not smoked, just slapped on the BBQ.
For smoking:
It should not settle, no other liquid does that I know of.
Lumpy
I found the following on line.
Sugar, Brown Sugar, Honey, Maple Syrup Interchangeably (http://www.ochef.com/91.htm)
So it would depend on how sweet you want your pepperoni. Also if your recipe calls for added water make sure you reduce the added water accordingly.