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Smoking Techniques => Curing => Topic started by: SamuelG on August 25, 2011, 07:46:20 PM

Title: Dry Cured XL Sausage & Stix
Post by: SamuelG on August 25, 2011, 07:46:20 PM
More to come. Cured, Stuffed and Smoked #20.

I'll post the entire process tomorrow.

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Title: Re: Dry Cured XL Sausage & Stix
Post by: Tenpoint5 on August 25, 2011, 07:48:56 PM
You sure are on a roll Sam
Title: Re: Dry Cured XL Sausage & Stix
Post by: SouthernSmoked on August 25, 2011, 07:58:26 PM
Looking good!!
Title: Re: Dry Cured XL Sausage & Stix
Post by: jiggerjams on August 27, 2011, 07:31:39 PM
Nice!!
Title: Re: Dry Cured XL Sausage & Stix
Post by: devo on August 27, 2011, 07:36:21 PM
Nice mix.  :)
Title: Dry Cured XL Sausage & Stix
Post by: SamuelG on September 13, 2011, 03:28:02 PM
Well the dry cured stix are ready!

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(http://tapatalk.com/mu/63872c0e-d886-1c1e.jpg)

This is a new favorite! By far the easiest and shortest cure with great results!

Darn just ate half the batch..:)


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Title: Re: Dry Cured XL Sausage & Stix
Post by: ghost9mm on September 13, 2011, 04:27:08 PM
Well done Sam, it all looks really great, will be watchin for the finish...
Title: Re: Dry Cured XL Sausage & Stix
Post by: OU812 on September 13, 2011, 08:33:00 PM
Oh Heck Ya!!!!!
Title: Re: Dry Cured XL Sausage & Stix
Post by: pikeman_95 on September 13, 2011, 08:54:10 PM
Sam

Did you use cure #2 in that sausage?? They look good and they sure did dry didn't they.

Kirby
Title: Re: Dry Cured XL Sausage & Stix
Post by: Habanero Smoker on September 14, 2011, 01:38:22 AM
Nice job.
Title: Re: Dry Cured XL Sausage & Stix
Post by: classicrockgriller on September 14, 2011, 08:27:16 AM
I must have lost the post on the "entire process". ;D

I think you will need to elaborate some on them dandy looking sticks.
Title: Re: Dry Cured XL Sausage & Stix
Post by: NePaSmoKer on September 15, 2011, 08:09:55 AM
Very nice Sam
Title: Re: Dry Cured XL Sausage & Stix
Post by: SamuelG on September 15, 2011, 06:19:55 PM
Quote from: pikeman_95 on September 13, 2011, 08:54:10 PM
Sam

Did you use cure #2 in that sausage?? They look good and they sure did dry didn't they.

Kirby

Kirby, I did use cure #2 and regular stix casings on them.

Quote from: classicrockgriller on September 14, 2011, 08:27:16 AM
I must have lost the post on the "entire process". ;D

I think you will need to elaborate some on them dandy looking sticks.

CRG,

I did take some notes on the recipe, but just used what I had:

50/50 Pork and Beef
Dextrose
Salt
Whole Black pepper
Cayenne
Fermento
Cure#2

Mixed with the KirbyMixer and let sit in the fridge for 5 days to cure mixing every day then stuffed and cold smoked for 3 hours.

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And this is so everyone can get a good laugh!   ;D ;D ;D

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FYI: Do not open the water valve before you close the return!

Thanks to everyone who follows my posts and leaves there comments.

Sam
Title: Re: Dry Cured XL Sausage & Stix
Post by: OU812 on September 15, 2011, 06:25:29 PM
 Know one will ever notice the water marks on the ceiling.::)
Title: Re: Dry Cured XL Sausage & Stix
Post by: pikeman_95 on September 15, 2011, 06:37:04 PM
May I warn all you water dogs to put a paper towel over the stuffer vent fitting before filling and be ready to shut the vent quickly when it fills. I just barely crack it so that I can shut it quick. I rarely have water accidents at least not when stuffing but I make more of a mess when cleaning up all the rest of my equipment. That is why I ran a hot water line to an out side wall on the house. There I can let the water fly and who cares where it goes.
Title: Re: Dry Cured XL Sausage & Stix
Post by: SamuelG on September 15, 2011, 06:45:30 PM
Quote from: pikeman_95 on September 15, 2011, 06:37:04 PM
May I warn all you water dogs to put a paper towel over the stuffer vent fitting before filling and be ready to shut the vent quickly when it fills. I just barely crack it so that I can shut it quick. I rarely have water accidents at least not when stuffing but I make more of a mess when cleaning up all the rest of my equipment. That is why I ran a hot water line to an out side wall on the house. There I can let the water fly and who cares where it goes.

Let me be clear, that was totally user error!!! This happened on the 4th use and I thought I could go as fast as the man himself on the videos.   ;) ;) ;)

The KC is amazing.
Title: Dry Cured XL Sausage & Stix
Post by: SamuelG on September 18, 2011, 02:24:42 PM
The larger protein casings have been a disaster.

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My only thought on this could be the 70%-80% RH.

So I cut them in half and rehung.

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(http://tapatalk.com/mu/a6890b6d-617c-f1e7.jpg)

Let's see how this works out.


SamuelG

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Title: Dry Cured XL Sausage & Stix
Post by: SamuelG on September 24, 2011, 08:20:37 AM
Stix:

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(http://tapatalk.com/mu/63872c0e-f508-83af.jpg)

(http://tapatalk.com/mu/63872c0e-f539-1d93.jpg)

Just addictive! :)


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Title: Dry Cured XL Sausage & Stix
Post by: SamuelG on October 04, 2011, 06:30:18 PM
The big ones: 

(http://tapatalk.com/mu/63872c0e-b263-a6de.jpg)

No casing

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Sliced

(http://tapatalk.com/mu/63872c0e-b29e-facc.jpg)

(http://tapatalk.com/mu/63872c0e-b2b2-e01a.jpg)

This one I'll dry some more in the fridge

(http://tapatalk.com/mu/63872c0e-b2e4-531a.jpg)

Makes some great appetizers or sandwiches!


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Title: Re: Dry Cured XL Sausage & Stix
Post by: OU812 on October 04, 2011, 07:27:27 PM
Quote from: SamuelG on October 04, 2011, 06:30:18 PM

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SamuelG

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OMG,,,,,,,,,,,,,I'll trade ya one of my kids for some of that!  ;D

Sent from my HP mini using two fingers.  ::)
Title: Re: Dry Cured XL Sausage & Stix
Post by: pikeman_95 on October 04, 2011, 09:07:33 PM
Sam

As usual you did a great job. I have to thinks about coming up with a drying chamber. I sure like the looks of the finished product.

Kirby
Title: Re: Dry Cured XL Sausage & Stix
Post by: ghost9mm on October 08, 2011, 01:34:00 PM
What water marks, I didn't see no stinkin water marks...lol
Title: Dry Cured XL Sausage & Stix
Post by: SamuelG on October 12, 2011, 08:57:35 PM
Thanks guys!

More more money shots:

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(http://tapatalk.com/mu/63872c0e-6194-09fe.jpg)

(http://tapatalk.com/mu/63872c0e-61a7-42ce.jpg)




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Title: Re: Dry Cured XL Sausage & Stix
Post by: Caneyscud on October 13, 2011, 06:12:50 AM
I'm absolutely weak-kneed.  I'm putting off my sausage making until at least Nov.   But after seeing that - it might get moved up!