Holiday Bologna

NePaSmoKer · November 17, 2010, 06:44:03 AM

Making 5 pounds of bologna for this weekend. Having Thanksgiving early cuz we have alot of family that cant make the original Turkey day.

Using Hukki casings.

The long one is 3.5 lbs and small is 1.5

KyNola · November 17, 2010, 06:58:19 AM

OK, I'll go first, what is hukki casings? :)

NePaSmoKer · November 17, 2010, 06:59:48 AM

Quote from: KyNola on November 17, 2010, 06:58:19 AM
OK, I'll go first, what is hukki casings? :)

Regular collagen casing with an elastic net around it. Thus when stuffed and cut the bologna slices will have a daisy flower look to it.

KyNola · November 17, 2010, 07:02:06 AM

Never seen it before. Will be watching this one.

NePaSmoKer · November 17, 2010, 07:03:43 AM

Quote from: KyNola on November 17, 2010, 07:02:06 AM
Never seen it before. Will be watching this one.

I been wanting some for a few years but finally got a great deal on some ;D

Its kinda expensive. Also goes by the name of Visco net.

KyNola · November 17, 2010, 07:09:12 AM

Do you use the same procedure for stuffing them? Are they any more delicate? Would think they might be a little stronger because of the elastic netting around them.

NePaSmoKer · November 17, 2010, 07:26:21 AM

Quote from: KyNola on November 17, 2010, 07:09:12 AM
Do you use the same procedure for stuffing them? Are they any more delicate? Would think they might be a little stronger because of the elastic netting around them.

same kind of casings. and yes with the net you can stuff tighter.

Tenpoint5 · November 17, 2010, 07:29:53 AM

Wonder where you got those casings from? ;D ;D Guess I will have to make some more sticks now instead of making some really cool looking sausage!!

NePaSmoKer · November 17, 2010, 07:41:56 AM

Quote from: Tenpoint5 on November 17, 2010, 07:29:53 AM
Wonder where you got those casings from? ;D ;D Guess I will have to make some more sticks now instead of making some really cool looking sausage!!

I got em in Iowa ;D

They pretty cool and you can stuff tight.

Tenpoint5 · November 17, 2010, 07:45:08 AM

Quote from: NePaSmoKer on November 17, 2010, 07:41:56 AM
Quote from: Tenpoint5 on November 17, 2010, 07:29:53 AM
Wonder where you got those casings from? ;D ;D Guess I will have to make some more sticks now instead of making some really cool looking sausage!!

I got em in Iowa ;D

They pretty cool and you can stuff tight.

Glad I could help you out in one of your quests. Look forward to the end result

SouthernSmoked · November 17, 2010, 09:37:42 AM

Heck Yeah, very interesting...

Will be watching this one.

pensrock · November 17, 2010, 01:19:01 PM

Getting fancy for the holidays. ;) ;D
Looks good. :)

TMB · November 17, 2010, 01:27:16 PM

I talked to 10.5 today and he told me about these nets man that's a neat idea! Can't wait to see them finished

NePaSmoKer · November 17, 2010, 02:40:33 PM

I have a 4 hour stall i'm looking at right now at 132*

Might bump to 178* to kick start it.

Sailor · November 17, 2010, 03:40:24 PM

Purdy casings. I like lots!