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Smoking Techniques => Sausage Making => Topic started by: Sam3 on February 18, 2012, 05:57:07 PM

Title: Some snack sticks..
Post by: Sam3 on February 18, 2012, 05:57:07 PM
Butts....heavy fat cap.  :o

(http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o164/sam3_album/misc2-18-12002.jpg)

This is Kevin's recipe. I followed it to a tee.....
http://forum.bradleysmoker.com/index.php?topic=27020.0

Mixed and resting overnight.
(http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o164/sam3_album/misc2-18-12009.jpg)

Gonna add the cheese and ECA  and stuff in the AM.

Nighty nite.  ;D
Title: Re: Some snack sticks..
Post by: NePaSmoKer on February 18, 2012, 06:33:16 PM
Sam

Looks good but did you add the eca already?
Title: Re: Some snack sticks..
Post by: Sam3 on February 18, 2012, 07:03:23 PM
Quote from: NePaSmoKer on February 18, 2012, 06:33:16 PM
Sam

Looks good but did you add the eca already?

No I didn't. Going to mix the ECA and cheese tomorrow morning, stuff and fire them up in the up in the OBS.
Title: Some snack sticks..
Post by: mikecorn.1 on February 18, 2012, 09:21:30 PM
Where's the rest of the pics :D. 
Off to a good start. See ya tomorrow.


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Title: Re: Some snack sticks..
Post by: SouthernSmoked on February 19, 2012, 06:01:15 AM
Looking good!
Title: Re: Some snack sticks..
Post by: Sailor on February 19, 2012, 06:04:28 AM
Hands on hips with foot tapping.......well.....you got them stuffed yet?    We wanta see  ;D
Title: Some snack sticks..
Post by: mikecorn.1 on February 19, 2012, 06:40:53 AM
C'mon now. Got mine cut and hanging hanging already. :D


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Title: Re: Some snack sticks..
Post by: Sam3 on February 19, 2012, 06:44:58 AM
Out of the frig.
(http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o164/sam3_album/misc2-19-12001.jpg)

Say Cheese! I also added the ECA now as well.
(http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o164/sam3_album/misc2-19-12002.jpg)

All mixed up.
(http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o164/sam3_album/misc2-19-12003.jpg)

Here we go..
(http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o164/sam3_album/misc2-19-12004.jpg)

24 sticks total.
(http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o164/sam3_album/misc2-19-12005.jpg)

Full House!!  ;D
(http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o164/sam3_album/misc2-19-12006.jpg)

Drying right now. Smoke should start rolling soon.
Title: Re: Some snack sticks..
Post by: Keymaster on February 19, 2012, 06:52:33 AM
Cool, did you get them all in the smoker or are you doing two loads?
Title: Some snack sticks..
Post by: mikecorn.1 on February 19, 2012, 07:05:41 AM
Very nice.


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Title: Re: Some snack sticks..
Post by: Sam3 on February 19, 2012, 07:33:34 AM
Quote from: Keymaster on February 19, 2012, 06:52:33 AM
Cool, did you get them all in the smoker or are you doing two loads?

Got them all in. I'm putting the new mods to the test.  ;D
Title: Re: Some snack sticks..
Post by: SouthernSmoked on February 19, 2012, 07:41:16 AM
Looking good Sam!

Quick question - where did you purchase the encapsulated citric acid?

I was going to get it from Sausage Maker(3 oz. / 9.99) but found it at Butcher & Packer(1 lb / $8.50). Only bad here - ordered Thursday 2/16 and still not shipped.

Title: Re: Some snack sticks..
Post by: Sam3 on February 19, 2012, 07:48:06 AM
Quote from: SouthernSmoked on February 19, 2012, 07:41:16 AM
Looking good Sam!

Quick question - where did you purchase the encapsulated citric acid?

I was going to get it from Sausage Maker(3 oz. / 9.99) but found it at Butcher & Packer(1 lb / $8.50). Only bad here - ordered Thursday 2/16 and still not shipped.

I bought it from The Sausage Maker, along with a bunch of other things at the time.
Title: Some snack sticks..
Post by: mikecorn.1 on February 19, 2012, 08:10:48 AM
Quote from: Sam3 on February 19, 2012, 07:48:06 AM
Quote from: SouthernSmoked on February 19, 2012, 07:41:16 AM
Looking good Sam!

Quick question - where did you purchase the encapsulated citric acid?

I was going to get it from Sausage Maker(3 oz. / 9.99) but found it at Butcher & Packer(1 lb / $8.50). Only bad here - ordered Thursday 2/16 and still not shipped.

I bought it from The Sausage Maker, along with a bunch of other things at the time.
What's the ECA do.


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Title: Re: Some snack sticks..
Post by: SouthernSmoked on February 19, 2012, 08:14:21 AM
Here is what I found the other day when ordering this product.......

The main ingredient used when a person wants a fermented sausage flavor.
When used correctly, it is almost impossible to tell if the sausage was manufactured by fermentation or by the use of this product.
There is no need to worry about processing under special conditions just add to meat at end of the mixing process (making sure that you do not grind meat again), mix, stuff, and cook.
You will make wonderful salami, summer, and snack sausages without the trouble.
Title: Re: Some snack sticks..
Post by: Kevin A on February 19, 2012, 08:19:38 AM
Quote from: mikecorn.1 on February 19, 2012, 08:10:48 AM

What's the ECA do.

Tang........

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_xNO59OxlB8I/R1SyJ4Uxc6I/AAAAAAAABWk/FYPSgtRJ0lw/s1600-R/Tang.jpg)
Title: Re: Some snack sticks..
Post by: Sam3 on February 19, 2012, 10:41:13 AM
Ok, so I mentioned I did some mods on the OBS and was expecting reaching an IT of 154 a lot quicker. Well....they're done. 4 hours total.
I ran out to run some errands once the IT went past 141. I was only gone an hour and when I checked the Auber, it was 158.
I grabbed the Thermapen and checked different links and had the same readings.

They have great color and are blooming now. I'll post a few pics in a little bit.
Still can't believe it only took 4 hours. The fan and 900watt element made all the difference.
Title: Some snack sticks..
Post by: mikecorn.1 on February 19, 2012, 10:47:07 AM
Cool. Pics?


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Title: Re: Some snack sticks..
Post by: Keymaster on February 19, 2012, 11:44:36 AM
Wow,Guess its time to add a fan, I went 8+ hours on 4 pounds of sticks yesterday.
Title: Re: Some snack sticks..
Post by: NePaSmoKer on February 19, 2012, 11:47:14 AM
Quote from: Keymaster on February 19, 2012, 11:44:36 AM
Wow,Guess its time to add a fan, I went 8+ hours on 4 pounds of sticks yesterday.

My fan should be here this week. Cant see using the smoker/proofer for just 5 lbs.
Title: Re: Some snack sticks..
Post by: Sam3 on February 19, 2012, 12:26:38 PM
Here they are blooming.
(http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o164/sam3_album/misc2-19-12007.jpg)

Close up.
(http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o164/sam3_album/misc2-19-12008.jpg)

This was in the back left corner. The bottom of the stick burnt.
(http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o164/sam3_album/misc2-19-12009.jpg)

Money shots.
(http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o164/sam3_album/misc2-19-12011.jpg)
(http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o164/sam3_album/misc2-19-12012.jpg)

Going to bag them and let sit overnight. I'll cut them up tomorrow and take a few more pics before they go in the freezer.
Title: Re: Some snack sticks..
Post by: MidKnightRider on February 19, 2012, 12:35:15 PM
looking good.
Some of those stix and a cold drink would hit the spot.
Title: Re: Some snack sticks..
Post by: NePaSmoKer on February 19, 2012, 12:45:20 PM
Sticks look good Sam

Here some cold drink to go with em.

(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/nepas1/bjoutlet/sebrew.jpg)
Title: Re: Some snack sticks..
Post by: Sailor on February 19, 2012, 01:02:09 PM
Them are looking good.
Title: Re: Some snack sticks..
Post by: Sam3 on February 19, 2012, 01:35:34 PM
A few more...
(http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o164/sam3_album/misc2-19-12013.jpg)

Bag 'O Sticks!
(http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o164/sam3_album/misc2-19-12014.jpg)
Title: Some snack sticks..
Post by: mikecorn.1 on February 19, 2012, 01:50:42 PM
Nice bag


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