Some Pen's Spicy sticks

[Sailor]

Had a need for some Pen's spicy stix's http://www.susanminor.org/forums/showthread.php?648-Greg-s-Spicy-Beef-Sticks Some mighty fine eaten.  I have changed it up to suit my taste.  I only use 5tsp of salt and use 1 tablespoon of granulated garlic instead of 1 1/2 tsp of garlic salt.  I up the Cayenne pepper to 1 1/2 tsp. Upped the black pepper to 1 tablespoon instead of 1 1/2 tsp.  I like my stuff with a bit more kick and a little bit more garlic.   

Makin a 5 pound batch and of course mixed in 1 tsp of cure #1.  I alway add ECA as I like the tang. 


All mixed up

19 MM casings on the tube


Shoot out a link and measure 37 inches and cut


Load up the Bradley 4 rack


With my extenders for the Bell hanger I find that a 37 inch length is just right so it does not touch the V-tray.  I get 6 1oz lengths from each length after they are done.  I get 54 cut to size lengths per batch.  Drying at 130 for 1 hr.  Bump to 140 for 2 hrs and roll Hickory, Bump to 150 for 2 hrs and then to 160 for 2 hrs then to 170 to finish with IT of 149 to 152.  Be back later

[OU812]

Them sticks are gonna be soooo gooood

[NePaSmoKer]

Nice Slims----------Jim  :o

[mikecorn.1]

Snap into a Jim Slim! ;) ;D


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[Sailor]

Got busy and forgot about my stixs.  Checked them and the IT was 160.  No evidence of fat out but that is higher than I normally take them.  Got them hanging at the kitchen bar.  Will let them bloom for a few hours then into the fridge for a sleep over and cut up tomorrow.

[drunknimortal]

Those look good, you must not have a dog. I hung mine once from a couple of chairs, came back a few minutes latter and found my dog eaten them. Kid left the door open.

[Sailor]

Those look good, you must not have a dog. I hung mine once from a couple of chairs, came back a few minutes latter and found my dog eaten them. Kid left the door open.

I have a Caviler King Charles and he is well mannered and would not dream of getting into any thing without permission.  On the other hand, we watched my daughters 2 Labs one weekend when I did a load of SS.  Had them blooming between the bar stools.  I still call them land sharks.

[OU812]

Them sticks look GREAT!

My land sharks would have them gone as soon as I turned my back  ::)

[SiFumar]

Love Pen's Spicy sticks!  You a good looking batch!

[pikeman_95]

Those look very good Sailor. Though we could use a cut shot. That is if there are any left.

[Sailor]

In from the beer fridge sleep over and ready to cut up.


Using my handy dandy sausage link sizer.  Makes a perfect 1 oz snack stick link and is handy when doing link sausage as I get uniform links.  Just unplug a dowel and move it to make them longer.


$ shot for Kirby


53 links bagged up to take to my daughters tomorrow and the cook swiped one for quality control  ;D

[pensrock]

Great looking sticks, I'm glad you enjoy them. I also use more cayenne and black pepper but not everyone cares for things as spicy as I like so that is why the recipe is the way it is.  Its a great starter recipe that can be adapted to everyones liking.  :)

[pikeman_95]

Thanks for the cut shot. Nice smoke ring. They sure look good.
KC

[Sam3]

Excellent job!  ;D