Made up 5 more pounds of stick tonight for the long haul south, west, north and back east.
Made honey/pepper
Ok here goes :D
I hear ya say......But you said a stuffer is better for stuffin than a grinder?
Ya
Unless you got the right tools to make your grinder into a good stuffer ;D........Just when ya think ya have me figured out :D ;D
Cyclone stuffer auger, needle tube (back), flange, stomper, grinder auger, neck, neck nut and foot switch for grinder. You dont need the plate or blade.
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Ready for stuffing ;D
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The results
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Smoker tomorrow
<sigh>
;)
It is still a GRINDER not a STUFFER!!! :D
Quote from: Tenpoint5 on October 18, 2010, 07:01:06 AM
It is still a GRINDER not a STUFFER!!! :D
Ahhhh but a super grinstuffr :D :D
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I tapped and packed it down some, level the wood and this is 1 hour burn.
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NaPas, you're having way to much fun with the new toys.
Keep it up!!
See, that aint so bad now is it. That's how I stuff my sausages all the time and I love it. Those grinders are an easy stuffer when you get that foot switch.
Got the sticks done and blooming now, cut up later tonight and seal.
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The wrinkles give em character ;D
Ready for a fridge rest.
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I have 5lbs mixed and ready to stuff in the morning but have a question. What does blooming do and how long should they bloom?
thanks
After you cool the sausage with cold water, you allow it to dry at room temperature. The longer you let it sit, the darker brown color it will attain. Two or three hours should be plenty of time.
Thanks, hope I don't scew up to bad on first try
The "slim jims" came out great(may have been a tad dry compared to store bought). Used 85/15 gb. I smoked 3hrs 150/3-155/3-160/3ish-165 to get to 152deg then cooled and bloomed. Does 12ish hours seem right on total time? Used the Auber temp probe for IT.
Quote from: tim1 on October 28, 2010, 04:09:01 PM
The "slim jims" came out great(may have been a tad dry compared to store bought). Used 85/15 gb. I smoked 3hrs 150/3-155/3-160/3ish-165 to get to 152deg then cooled and bloomed. Does 12ish hours seem right on total time? Used the Auber temp probe for IT.
Sounds pretty close start to finish
Quote from: NePaSmoKer on October 18, 2010, 09:37:10 AM
I tapped and packed it down some, level the wood and this is 1 hour burn.
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Where did you get your smoke box? This might solve my cold smoking problem....
I have seen them online somewhere. Do not remember where? ??? I thought about making one but think I read somewhere you needed to use their special sawdust mix, I maybe wrong though. It definately will not be the first time I was wrooooo, err wrooooo.... mistaken. ;D
Thanks Squirt!
Snelly,
It is a pretty slick little unit, i would recommend that you use a micro torch to light.
A long lighter will work but it takes a little longer to get it going.
UIS, Can you use any wood sawdust or does it work best with their dust?
Pens,
I have only used their "dust" so far but do plan on using some different stuff when i get the chance.
I will let you know.
OK, thanks. I do not think those would be very hard to make but if it only works with dust it may not be worth the effort.
Hey Napa, I have the auger attch also for my grinder but have never tried it. Do you think it would work O.K. without the foot switch, or do I have to buy ANOTHER TOY? Wonder if the foot switch from a stuffer could be adapted to the grinder also?
What size casings were you using?
Thanks
Bundy Nepas just left my houseSo it may be Sunday before he reply's. That Boy is gonna need a vacation to recover from his vacation.
Thanks 10 point, I'll give it a whirl tonight, if it don't work I'll go back to the stuffer!