Sticks

[viper125]

Well after being given Summer sausage and having to throw it a way. I was pretty letdown. So I had a taste for something and decided to make up some sticks. Was going to use my own recipe so I added the cure and sugar to water put in fridge after mixing to cure. Sitting in the room thinking about what was next. I remembered I put 1TBS instead of 1 tsp per pound. Well I was using MTQ so I know right off its too much salt. Old age and poor memory really sucks. Well didnt feel like runing to the store so I dug out some sausage I made. Some garlic,some sage and some rodeo. So Im going to add that to the mix. THat plus my spices ought to be a very interesting mix. But I dont like to waste meat so here goes. LOL

[Habanero Smoker]

The actual measurement for TQ in sausage is 1/2 tablespoon (1 1/2 teaspoons) per pound.

One tablespoon per pound, that is a lot of salt, especially if you did not adjust the salt that the recipe originally called for. Adding more meat and seasoning is about all you can do at this point. It should be an interesting sausage.

[viper125]

I know that but dont think so good no more. I put in 5TBS or 15 tsp so I added 5 lbs more meat should be right now.  Man its Hell getting old. Just glad I caught it.

[Habanero Smoker]

You caught it; so you are still sharp.  I probably would not have caught it until I ate my second sausage.  :)

[viper125]

Well got the sticks made up hope they are ok. So went and got some apple soaking for smoke. Went to get out the smoker and the gas valve is shot. No smoker. Neighbors gone so cant use his. Get an idea so I grab my big stainless grill. Figure I can wrap chips in foil and smoke in it. After looking burners to close to use. So I haul it back and put it away. So i figure use the stove on low at least they wont go to waste. So I go back dig out the kitchenmaid and stuffer. What you know the mixer wont work. Well now Im about ready to throw it all out and call it a day. Then I pushed the handle to raise the bowl and it worked. Stupid me! So I have these casing I ordered last minute really good price. I now know why. They tear so easy you cant hardley cut them with a knife they just rip. Well their in oven cooking now.What a mothers day this has been. Cant wait to see if I'm making snack sticks or dog sticks. Right now I really dont even care. LOL

[Habanero Smoker]

You are having to go through a lot to get your sausage finished. One tip I can give you; it is easier to cut the casings with shears.

[viper125]

Well came out real good. Would have been better smoked of coarse. Took a pic but when I clicked insert image it just posted script. Didnt come up with the box to upload. Guess I'll have to figure it out.

[NePaSmoKer]

Ditto what Habs said

[viper125]

Well I would have caught it anyway before stuffing. I have a habit of frying a patty of anything I make up before stuffing or smoking. Just is case it may need something increased or kicked up a notch. One of a few good habits I have. Well one good thing happened. I now have no personal smoker and will definately have to get a new one. Already figured on a Bradley Original. THen will add PID,900 watt mod, vent it in the garage etc. I see a whole new way of smoking coming my way. :)

Oh THanks for the help and good words.

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