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Smoking Techniques => Sausage Making => Topic started by: NePaSmoKer on August 16, 2011, 07:40:28 AM

Title: Cracker Size Pepperoni
Post by: NePaSmoKer on August 16, 2011, 07:40:28 AM
Had 2 lbs of 80/20 in the freezer so i made up some pepperoni mix. Did the mix yesterday so the pepperoni was fridge all night.

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Getting ready for smoke i realized  HEY I done packed up the casings  :o

Ok no worries then i gotta improvise.

Rolled into fatty size.
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Now a frogmat to keep em together  ;D
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In at 200 for an IT of 155-160 with hickory.
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BBL




Title: Re: Cracker Size Pepperoni
Post by: KyNola on August 16, 2011, 07:48:00 AM
Sounds great.  Saw that frogmat trick on an earlier post somewhere.  What a smart idea to keep them round.
Title: Re: Cracker Size Pepperoni
Post by: NePaSmoKer on August 16, 2011, 07:52:53 AM
Quote from: KyNola on August 16, 2011, 07:48:00 AM
Sounds great.  Saw that frogmat trick on an earlier post somewhere.  What a smart idea to keep them round.

Yeah handy mats EH  ;D

These pepps are going traveling  :o

South yeah yeah thats it  ;)
Title: Re: Cracker Size Pepperoni
Post by: Bigbirdoffroad on August 16, 2011, 02:40:08 PM
OK, newbie question. Did you add cure or can you cook it at 200 because you don't have casings?

BTW, Thanks and happy traveling!
Title: Re: Cracker Size Pepperoni
Post by: NePaSmoKer on August 16, 2011, 03:59:07 PM
Quote from: Bigbirdoffroad on August 16, 2011, 02:40:08 PM
OK, newbie question. Did you add cure or can you cook it at 200 because you don't have casings?

BTW, Thanks and happy traveling!

Well i normally use cure #1 but need to use up some opened MTQ (hate MTQ) so i added 2 tsp. Started at 180 for an hour then finished 7 hours at 200. Casings dont mean you need to use cure. Cure is for low starting temps from 80-150.

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Flip the rack over and cool. No need to bloom here.
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Title: Re: Cracker Size Pepperoni
Post by: classicrockgriller on August 16, 2011, 04:03:43 PM
;D I like it!
Title: Re: Cracker Size Pepperoni
Post by: squirtthecat on August 16, 2011, 04:04:32 PM
Looks good!   MTQ is convenient, but yeah...   Lots of other salty gunk in it.
Title: Re: Cracker Size Pepperoni
Post by: ghost9mm on August 16, 2011, 04:24:53 PM
Now that really looks good, when are we going to slice it ..?
Title: Re: Cracker Size Pepperoni
Post by: Bigbirdoffroad on August 16, 2011, 04:56:28 PM
Thanks Nepas, I didn't realize I can make peperoni at high temps. Probally awsome sliced with provalone cheese, roasted red peppers and some pepperoncini peppers on a loaf of Itialian bread. Kind of like an antipasto salad!!!!
Title: Re: Cracker Size Pepperoni
Post by: NePaSmoKer on August 17, 2011, 03:10:49 AM
Quote from: ghost9mm on August 16, 2011, 04:24:53 PM
Now that really looks good, when are we going to slice it ..?


Soon to be sliced. Going USPS Priority to some friends  ;D

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Title: Re: Cracker Size Pepperoni
Post by: Keymaster on August 17, 2011, 04:22:06 AM
I was scrolling through the new post and saw the last picture, I thought to myself who the hell smoked a ear of corn and why would they ship it to somebody. Then I scrolled up and saw it was Nepas and pepperoni not corn :) Looks excellent!!
Title: Re: Cracker Size Pepperoni
Post by: NePaSmoKer on August 17, 2011, 07:36:50 AM
Quote from: Keymaster on August 17, 2011, 04:22:06 AM
I was scrolling through the new post and saw the last picture, I thought to myself who the hell smoked a ear of corn and why would they ship it to somebody. Then I scrolled up and saw it was Nepas and pepperoni not corn :) Looks excellent!!

If i remember right dont Rytek call this a heavy smudge of smoke  ;D
Title: Re: Cracker Size Pepperoni
Post by: pensrock on August 17, 2011, 01:29:27 PM
QuoteSoon to be sliced. Going USPS Priority to some friends
OH Thank You, when can I expect them to arrive.  ;) ;D ;D
Looks good,
Tell them we want to see a picture of them sliced.  :)
Title: Re: Cracker Size Pepperoni
Post by: OU812 on August 17, 2011, 02:24:29 PM
Lookin good!

Title: Re: Cracker Size Pepperoni
Post by: Tenpoint5 on August 17, 2011, 08:08:09 PM
Quote from: pensrock on August 17, 2011, 01:29:27 PM
QuoteSoon to be sliced. Going USPS Priority to some friends
OH Thank You, when can I expect them to arrive.  ;) ;D ;D
Looks good,
Tell them we want to see a picture of them sliced.  :)

We can do that. How the Paw doing Greg?
Title: Re: Cracker Size Pepperoni
Post by: pensrock on August 18, 2011, 02:07:13 AM
Presurgery Friday and surgery Wed morning. I'll be working all weekend trying to get things done around the house so I will not have to worry about trying to do it after the cast is on. I'll probably be off work 2-1/2 - 3 months. They are doing both wrists and both elbows. Not looking forward to it.  :P
Title: Re: Cracker Size Pepperoni
Post by: NePaSmoKer on August 18, 2011, 03:52:58 AM
Quote from: pensrock on August 18, 2011, 02:07:13 AM
Presurgery Friday and surgery Wed morning. I'll be working all weekend trying to get things done around the house so I will not have to worry about trying to do it after the cast is on. I'll probably be off work 2-1/2 - 3 months. They are doing both wrists and both elbows. Not looking forward to it.  :P

Greg

Stay strong and let me know how things go.
Title: Re: Cracker Size Pepperoni
Post by: Tenpoint5 on August 18, 2011, 05:21:12 AM
Keep us posted
Title: Re: Cracker Size Pepperoni
Post by: pensrock on August 18, 2011, 02:14:36 PM
QuoteStay strong and let me know how things go.
I will, Thanks.

QuoteKeep us posted.
Will do.
Thanks,
Looking forward to pics from the SO. You guys are in for a great time.
Title: Re: Cracker Size Pepperoni
Post by: jbullard1 on August 18, 2011, 03:06:17 PM
What is the mesh you wrapped it in ??
Title: Re: Cracker Size Pepperoni
Post by: OU812 on August 18, 2011, 03:15:39 PM
Quote from: jbullard1 on August 18, 2011, 03:06:17 PM
What is the mesh you wrapped it in ??

There called frog mats, these are cut to fit the Bradley racks.
http://www.yardandpool.com/High-Temperature-Jerky-Drying-Screen-p/hitempjrky.htm