Smoked Hot Hungarian Paprika Sticks

[smokeitall]

Ok there has been quite a bit of interest in the custom stuffing tubes that I had BigJohnT make up for me and then some for Nepas.  I think the most common size that would be beneficial to have is the 7/16" tube that is 12" long.  I talked to John and he said he could make up a batch of these if there is enough interest.  I use mine so I can put the whole collagen casing on at once (19mm or 21mm).  But I have also used it for the 32mm hog casings, I just put a whole bunch on at one time  and just keep on going and I don't have to stop and re-load another casing.

Anyways let me know how many of you are interested and if Nepas wants me to I can post it in the for sale section and get them made up for you.  The cost would be $25 per tube.  Here are some pictures of mine.  The smaller one in the first picture is a 7/16 and the larger one is a 1/2, but there is no real need for the 1/2 if you have the 7/16.

First pic of 1/2" and 7/16"


Second pic of the same but different angle


Third image is 3 custom tubes (3/8, 7/16, 1/2) and one from bass pro shop and one of the plastic ones that came with my grizzly stuffer.

[Smokin Soon]

I am in for at least 2 tubes. Nice work!

[deb415611]

I'm in for 1 (the 7/16).

[NePaSmoKer]

SS

You can post in the FS section.

I gotta say that BigJohnT has made these real nice. I put a whole length of 17mm on the 7/16 tube.

nepas

[Caneyscud]

I'm newly addicted - I want at least one may be two!

[Tenpoint5]

I'm in for a 7/16 tube.

[OU812]

I'm in for a 7/16 if it will fit the 11 lb Cabela's stuffer.

[BigJohnT]

OU812,

Just measure the OD of the disk that the tube attaches to. If it is not 1.500" inches in diameter let me know...

John

[smokeitall]

I talked to John today and he is going to make up a first batch of 10 pieces (7/16" tube), first come first serve.  As you can see on the above post please check your flange diameter.  I have the grizzly 5 lb which is 1.5", and I believe the LEM 5lb is also 1.5".  Just take one of your current tubes and measure it.

[Caribou]

Those are beautiful Nepas!
And I just know they're tasty, too!
Carolyn

[NePaSmoKer]

Thanks Carolyn.

I am not really liking the last batch of 17mm collagen casings i used on these. They dont seem to meld with the meat.

nepas

[Caribou]

Nepas,
Do you have any theories on what causes that?  I had two batches I did from the same package of 19mm casings and one batch melded and the other didn't.
I was thinking it could be how quickly they cooled or something?
Carolyn

[NePaSmoKer]

Nepas,
Do you have any theories on what causes that?  I had two batches I did from the same package of 19mm casings and one batch melded and the other didn't.
I was thinking it could be how quickly they cooled or something?
Carolyn

I think its the shelf life. The 17mm i got were just in clear wrap bag. Any other time they are vac sealed. I wont buy any more that are not vac sealed now.

nepas

[smkdbrd]

If there is still one out there of the 7/16th size. count me in!!!  Just let me now how you want this to happen. thanks and have a great 4th of July all!!

[muzzletim]

Your sticks look great! Your packaging is superb! Just looking at them I got so thirst I had to have a beer! ;D