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Title: Landjaeger Press
Post by: NePaSmoKer on March 13, 2011, 10:09:03 AM

My neighbor said-------I need something to do ;D

OK

Don't have to say that twice to me.

So we are making some Landjaeger press molds.

S4S Ply for the base and tops.
(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/nepas1/DSC00058.jpg)

Poplar for the slats and dividers.
(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/nepas1/DSC00070-2.jpg)

After assembly i will cold smoke the molds a few hours to get a season on them. I'm thinking after maybe a coat of cutting board oil? Dont know if the oil will separate the ply layer?

Made a couple spacer boards so all the slots are the same.
(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/nepas1/DSC00071-2.jpg)

(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/nepas1/DSC00072-2.jpg)

Title: Re: Landjaeger Press
Post by: Quarlow on March 13, 2011, 10:19:53 AM

Cool beans Rick. I love Landjaeger.

Title: Re: Landjaeger Press
Post by: Brewoz on March 13, 2011, 11:01:39 AM

Looks good, Before I cold smoked mine I sprayed them with salt/cure brine mixture to prevent mold. Now after each use I clean and spray salt brine and let them dry.

Title: Re: Landjaeger Press
Post by: NePaSmoKer on March 13, 2011, 12:30:48 PM

Quote from: Brewoz on March 13, 2011, 11:01:39 AM
Looks good, Before I cold smoked mine I sprayed them with salt/cure brine mixture to prevent mold. Now after each use I clean and spray salt brine and let them dry.

Thats what i just did also.

Before the salt spray
(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/nepas1/DSC00075-2.jpg)

(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/nepas1/2345.jpg)

Title: Re: Landjaeger Press
Post by: Keymaster on March 13, 2011, 12:44:30 PM

Nice Job Rick, How thick will them Jigs mash the LandJaegar to, Looks like about 5/8"?

Title: Re: Landjaeger Press
Post by: NePaSmoKer on March 13, 2011, 12:53:11 PM

Quote from: Keymaster on March 13, 2011, 12:44:30 PM
Nice Job Rick, How thick will them Jigs mash the LandJaegar to, Looks like about 5/8"?

Bout 1/2 to 5/8

Title: Re: Landjaeger Press
Post by: NePaSmoKer on March 13, 2011, 09:34:58 PM

I cant help it

I had to try the press so i mixed up some Landjaeger mix.
(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/nepas1/DSC00076-1.jpg)

Stuffed some casing and put em in the press.
(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/nepas1/DSC00078-1.jpg)

A sheet of freezer paper over the links and the top on. Now to the fridge with some weight on it to squoosh em :D

(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/nepas1/DSC00079-1.jpg)

Title: Re: Landjaeger Press
Post by: carnie1 on March 14, 2011, 07:18:40 AM

Quote from: NePaSmoKer on March 13, 2011, 09:34:58 PM

A sheet of freezer paper over the links and the top on. Now to the fridge with some weight on it to squoosh em :D

Ya not takin up all the Mrs fridgie space are you?
How long do you leave in the press?

Title: Re: Landjaeger Press
Post by: KyNola on March 14, 2011, 07:26:45 AM

What is the significance of the "press"? ??? I'm assuming that is how the sausage is traditionally made but does it do anything special?

Title: Re: Landjaeger Press
Post by: mow_delon on March 14, 2011, 07:45:09 AM

I was wondering the same thing. Looks cool, though!

Title: Re: Landjaeger Press
Post by: NePaSmoKer on March 14, 2011, 10:59:17 AM

Smooshes em flat for easy pocket storing :D

Title: Re: Landjaeger Press
Post by: lumpy on March 14, 2011, 04:52:59 PM

Sure hope you made extra ;)

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Smoking Techniques => Sausage Making => Topic started by: NePaSmoKer on March 13, 2011, 10:09:03 AM