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Smoking Techniques => Sausage Making => Topic started by: NePaSmoKer on September 25, 2010, 08:10:58 AM

Title: FLA Smokeout Sausage
Post by: NePaSmoKer on September 25, 2010, 08:10:58 AM
The Florida Smokeout is getting close so i decided to make some smoked Landjager sausage. This is a 5 pound batch.

My Landjager mix with 1 tsp maple cure.
(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/nepas1/DSCF7437.jpg)


1/4 cup + 2 T soy protein con
(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/nepas1/DSCF7436.jpg)


Mixed
(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/nepas1/DSCF7438.jpg)


Stuffed & twisted.
(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/nepas1/DSCF7439.jpg)

(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/nepas1/DSCF7441.jpg)


Resting some to dry the casings.
Title: Re: FLA Smokeout Sausage
Post by: FLBentRider on September 25, 2010, 08:48:17 AM
I'm looking forward to tasting that!
Title: Re: FLA Smokeout Sausage
Post by: Sailor on September 25, 2010, 08:57:27 AM
Those really look good.  What size casing did you use?
Title: Re: FLA Smokeout Sausage
Post by: NePaSmoKer on September 25, 2010, 09:00:40 AM
The casing is natural hog 28mm.

Have them in the smokehouse.

(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/nepas1/DSCF7443.jpg)
Title: Re: FLA Smokeout Sausage
Post by: Tenpoint5 on September 25, 2010, 09:54:38 AM
I am drooling just thinking about them bad boys.
Title: Re: FLA Smokeout Sausage
Post by: DTAggie on September 25, 2010, 01:09:15 PM
On my knees bowing to the King!
Title: Re: FLA Smokeout Sausage
Post by: SouthernSmoked on September 25, 2010, 02:20:51 PM
WOW!!
Title: Re: FLA Smokeout Sausage
Post by: Tenpoint5 on September 25, 2010, 03:45:24 PM
I want Samples for testing !!! ;D ;D
Title: Re: FLA Smokeout Sausage
Post by: BuyLowSellHigh on September 25, 2010, 03:55:56 PM
Oh those look so good!  You're making me think that the drive to FL would be worth it.
Title: Re: FLA Smokeout Sausage
Post by: NePaSmoKer on September 25, 2010, 06:50:21 PM
I went to my neighbors house while the Landjaeger was hanging. Time and temp got away from me  :-\

This is what happens when you get a high IT........Fat-out  :-\

These got taken to the hollow, the critters will eat good tonight.
(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/nepas1/DSCF7446.jpg)
Title: Re: FLA Smokeout Sausage
Post by: pensrock on September 25, 2010, 07:21:35 PM
Oh man...... so sorry for your loss. Goes to show, it even happens to the best once in a while.  :(
Title: Re: FLA Smokeout Sausage
Post by: NePaSmoKer on September 26, 2010, 03:32:55 AM
Quote from: pensrock on September 25, 2010, 07:21:35 PM
Oh man...... so sorry for your loss. Goes to show, it even happens to the best once in a while.  :(

That it does....Oh well cant fret about it, time to do another 5 lbs today.
Title: Re: FLA Smokeout Sausage
Post by: BuyLowSellHigh on September 26, 2010, 04:15:51 AM
Dang.  Wish I was one of your nearby critters!

Ever think about rigging up a controller on your smokehouse to shut it down at an IT target?
Title: Re: FLA Smokeout Sausage
Post by: Sailor on September 26, 2010, 05:45:45 AM
Sorry about your loss.  Did you count the number of critters that had a smile on their muzzles? 
Title: Re: FLA Smokeout Sausage
Post by: Tenpoint5 on September 26, 2010, 06:31:56 AM
That sucks!! Them dang neighbors and their free beer!!
Title: Re: FLA Smokeout Sausage
Post by: NePaSmoKer on September 26, 2010, 06:53:55 AM
Quote from: Tenpoint5 on September 26, 2010, 06:31:56 AM
That sucks!! Them dang neighbors and their free beer!!


Yeah freebeerpass   ;D

Dang.  Wish I was one of your nearby critters!

Ever think about rigging up a controller on your smokehouse to shut it down at an IT target?


The smokehouse has a Traeger pellet assy on it. Dont know how i would rig that up to shut off.


Sorry about your loss.  Did you count the number of critters that had a smile on their muzzles? 

No  :D  ;D them hollow critters know to stay outta my sights  ;D
Title: Re: FLA Smokeout Sausage
Post by: Mr Walleye on September 26, 2010, 09:07:58 AM
Quote from: NePaSmoKer on September 26, 2010, 06:53:55 AM

Ever think about rigging up a controller on your smokehouse to shut it down at an IT target?


The smokehouse has a Traeger pellet assy on it. Dont know how i would rig that up to shut off.


Rick

This can be done easily by controlling the power to the Treager with a contactor. All for under $65 in parts.

You would need:
Controller (http://www.auberins.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=14&zenid=e9bba0ce47537a9c80ca93b8c28c3339)
Contactor (http://www.auberins.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2&products_id=129)
Thermocoupler (http://www.auberins.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=3&products_id=56)


Mike
Title: Re: FLA Smokeout Sausage
Post by: NePaSmoKer on September 26, 2010, 09:23:18 AM
Quote from: Mr Walleye on September 26, 2010, 09:07:58 AM
Quote from: NePaSmoKer on September 26, 2010, 06:53:55 AM

Ever think about rigging up a controller on your smokehouse to shut it down at an IT target?


The smokehouse has a Traeger pellet assy on it. Dont know how i would rig that up to shut off.


Rick

This can be done easily by controlling the power to the Treager with a contactor. All for under $65 in parts.

You would need:
Controller (http://www.auberins.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=14&zenid=e9bba0ce47537a9c80ca93b8c28c3339)
Contactor (http://www.auberins.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2&products_id=129)
Thermocoupler (http://www.auberins.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=3&products_id=56)


Mike

Thanks Mike

I might implement this on my proofer smoker.
Title: Re: FLA Smokeout Sausage
Post by: Mr Walleye on September 26, 2010, 09:28:28 AM
Quote from: NePaSmoKer on September 26, 2010, 09:23:18 AM
Quote from: Mr Walleye on September 26, 2010, 09:07:58 AM
Quote from: NePaSmoKer on September 26, 2010, 06:53:55 AM

Ever think about rigging up a controller on your smokehouse to shut it down at an IT target?


The smokehouse has a Traeger pellet assy on it. Dont know how i would rig that up to shut off.


Rick

This can be done easily by controlling the power to the Treager with a contactor. All for under $65 in parts.

You would need:
Controller (http://www.auberins.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=14&zenid=e9bba0ce47537a9c80ca93b8c28c3339)
Contactor (http://www.auberins.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2&products_id=129)
Thermocoupler (http://www.auberins.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=3&products_id=56)


Mike

Thanks Mike

I might implement this on my proofer smoker.

Rick

I use almost the identical setup for my High Limit Control of my large smoker, just a larger capacity contactor and a cabinet style thermocoupler.

Mike
Title: Re: FLA Smokeout Sausage
Post by: BuyLowSellHigh on September 26, 2010, 09:32:57 AM
Quote from: Mr Walleye on September 26, 2010, 09:07:58 AM

Rick

This can be done easily by controlling the power to the Treager with a contactor. All for under $65 in parts.

You would need:
Controller (http://www.auberins.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=14&zenid=e9bba0ce47537a9c80ca93b8c28c3339)
Contactor (http://www.auberins.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2&products_id=129)
Thermocoupler (http://www.auberins.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=3&products_id=56)


Mike


That's the line along which I was thinking.  Very simple, get to IT and interrupt the power to the Traeger unit.  Then, if you have your back turned or get disrupted the smoker load is saved.
Title: Re: FLA Smokeout Sausage
Post by: NePaSmoKer on September 26, 2010, 09:33:28 AM
Quote from: Mr Walleye on September 26, 2010, 09:28:28 AM
Quote from: NePaSmoKer on September 26, 2010, 09:23:18 AM
Quote from: Mr Walleye on September 26, 2010, 09:07:58 AM
Quote from: NePaSmoKer on September 26, 2010, 06:53:55 AM

Ever think about rigging up a controller on your smokehouse to shut it down at an IT target?


The smokehouse has a Traeger pellet assy on it. Dont know how i would rig that up to shut off.


Rick

This can be done easily by controlling the power to the Treager with a contactor. All for under $65 in parts.

You would need:
Controller (http://www.auberins.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=14&zenid=e9bba0ce47537a9c80ca93b8c28c3339)
Contactor (http://www.auberins.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2&products_id=129)
Thermocoupler (http://www.auberins.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=3&products_id=56)


Mike

Thanks Mike

I might implement this on my proofer smoker.

Rick

I use almost the identical setup for my High Limit Control of my large smoker, just a larger capacity contactor and a cabinet style thermocoupler.

Mike

Mike if i take some close up photos of my electronics, heater, fan stuff on my proofer could you tell me if its worth keeping it in and using it for the heat? It all works and has a thermocoupler and switch.
Title: Re: FLA Smokeout Sausage
Post by: Mr Walleye on September 26, 2010, 12:49:05 PM
Absolutely Rick.

I love projects! Man I wish I lived closer, we would have that baby smokin' in short order.

Maybe post the photos in a new post. That way some of the other members may have some helpful ideas as well.

Mike
Title: Re: FLA Smokeout Sausage
Post by: pensrock on September 26, 2010, 03:26:39 PM
You can always program one of the alarms in a pid to act as a high temp. That is what I did with mine.
Title: Re: FLA Smokeout Sausage
Post by: NePaSmoKer on September 26, 2010, 05:26:44 PM
Quote from: pensrock on September 26, 2010, 03:26:39 PM
You can always program one of the alarms in a pid to act as a high temp. That is what I did with mine.

Its a sweetener that retains the sausage color when freezing.

http://www.lemproducts.com/category/189
Title: Re: FLA Smokeout Sausage
Post by: KyNola on September 26, 2010, 05:40:35 PM
Quote from: NePaSmoKer on September 26, 2010, 05:26:44 PM
Quote from: pensrock on September 26, 2010, 03:26:39 PM
You can always program one of the alarms in a pid to act as a high temp. That is what I did with mine.
Its a sweetener that retains the sausage color when freezing.
http://www.lemproducts.com/category/189
NePaS, you been over to your neighbor's house again? :D ???
Title: Re: FLA Smokeout Sausage
Post by: NePaSmoKer on September 26, 2010, 05:44:40 PM
Quote from: KyNola on September 26, 2010, 05:40:35 PM
Quote from: NePaSmoKer on September 26, 2010, 05:26:44 PM
Quote from: pensrock on September 26, 2010, 03:26:39 PM
You can always program one of the alarms in a pid to act as a high temp. That is what I did with mine.
Its a sweetener that retains the sausage color when freezing.
http://www.lemproducts.com/category/189
NePaS, you been over to your neighbor's house again? :D ???

Yeah  ;D

Freebeerpass
Title: Re: FLA Smokeout Sausage
Post by: pikeman_95 on September 26, 2010, 06:59:12 PM
Rick
Man what a bummer those sausages looked so great to start with. Did you at least take a bite out of one to see what they taste like. Say did you get your stuffer plans yet?

Kirby
Title: Re: FLA Smokeout Sausage
Post by: NePaSmoKer on September 26, 2010, 07:10:07 PM
Quote from: pikeman_95 on September 26, 2010, 06:59:12 PM
Rick
Man what a bummer those sausages looked so great to start with. Did you at least take a bite out of one to see what they taste like. Say did you get your stuffer plans yet?

Kirby

Hi Kirby

Yeah i did cut one up, fat-out. I normally dont get to far away from my smokers when doing something  ;D  things just got away from me.

Maybe tomorrow in the mail.
Title: Re: FLA Smokeout Sausage
Post by: Mr Walleye on September 26, 2010, 07:32:14 PM
Quote from: pensrock on September 26, 2010, 03:26:39 PM
You can always program one of the alarms in a pid to act as a high temp. That is what I did with mine.

Hi Pens

That's the route I was going to go with but when I was talking to Suyi from Auber he said if the Thermocoupler, PID or SSR failed, you could have an issue and he recommended going with the system I mentioned above as this was what is used in most commercial operations. By having a completely separate system it will still function if one component in your regular control circuit fails.

Mike
Title: Re: FLA Smokeout Sausage
Post by: pensrock on September 27, 2010, 01:30:41 PM
Mike, All the industrial furnaces we build all have a separate over temp thermocouple as well as instrument. If you use an alarm, the only real problem that could happen is if the SSR stuck on, which is very doubtful but possible. Your instrument should be set to fail high if the thermocouple fails. That way it will think it is over the setpoint. Now if the thermocouple were to short out somehow, I have never seen this happen in 18 years, it would read ambient temperature and over heat. So it is true that it is safer to have and extra over temp instrument and thermocouple, I just did not want to put the extra cash into it and feel safe using just the alarm.
Title: Re: FLA Smokeout Sausage
Post by: BuyLowSellHigh on September 27, 2010, 02:20:12 PM
Never thought about it on a smoker (or any cooking appliance) but it makes incredible sense.  I personally experienced two separate overtemp failures on lab equipment.  One was in a small muffle furnace - caused two Pyrex dishes to melt and flow away.  It can get exciting when a temp controller fails the wrong way and you get run away heating.