Landjaeger Press

[NePaSmoKer]

My neighbor said-------I need something to do  ;D

OK

Don't have to say that twice to me.

So we are making some Landjaeger press molds.

S4S Ply for the base and tops.


Poplar for the slats and dividers.


After assembly i will cold smoke the molds a few hours to get a season on them. I'm thinking after maybe a coat of cutting board oil? Dont know if the oil will separate the ply layer?

Made a couple spacer boards so all the slots are the same.

[Quarlow]

Cool beans Rick. I love Landjaeger.

[Brewoz]

Looks good, Before I cold smoked mine I sprayed them with salt/cure brine mixture to prevent mold. Now after each use I clean and spray salt brine and let them dry.

[NePaSmoKer]

Looks good, Before I cold smoked mine I sprayed them with salt/cure brine mixture to prevent mold. Now after each use I clean and spray salt brine and let them dry.

Thats what i just did also.

Before the salt spray

[Keymaster]

Nice Job Rick, How thick will them Jigs mash the LandJaegar to, Looks like about 5/8"?

[NePaSmoKer]

Nice Job Rick, How thick will them Jigs mash the LandJaegar to, Looks like about 5/8"?

Bout 1/2 to 5/8

[NePaSmoKer]

I cant help it

I had to try the press so i mixed up some Landjaeger mix.


Stuffed some casing and put em in the press.



A sheet of freezer paper over the links and the top on. Now to the fridge with some weight on it to squoosh em  :D

[carnie1]

A sheet of freezer paper over the links and the top on. Now to the fridge with some weight on it to squoosh em  :D

Ya not takin up all the Mrs fridgie space are you? 
How long do you leave in the press?

[KyNola]

What is the significance of the "press"? ???  I'm assuming that is how the sausage is traditionally made but does it do anything special?

[mow_delon]

I was wondering the same thing.  Looks cool, though!

[NePaSmoKer]

Smooshes em flat for easy pocket storing  :D

[lumpy]

Sure hope you made extra ;)