Pepperoni

[NePaSmoKer]

Recipe Pepperoni Sticks/Rope is for 2 1/2 lbs. Difficulty level 3 out of 5 stars  ;D ***

1 1/2 Lb poke butt
1 Lb lean GB


Seasoning

1 3/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cure #1
1 Tbs paprika
1 1/2 tsp cayenne
1/2 tsp garlic granules
1/4 tsp anise seed slightly crushed
1/4 tsp allspice
1/2 cup powder dry milk (try to make it fine)
1/4 cup fermento. Link is here.  http://www.sausagemaker.com/14500fermento1lb8oz.aspx
Hog casings

Wet

2 Tbs corn syrup (Karo type)
1/4 cup red wine
6 Tbs cold water

Mix all the dry into the liquids. Mix well in a plastic bowl or measuring cup. Place liquid mix in fridge for 15-20 mins. Add chilled seasoned liquid to the ground meat and mix well for 3-5 min. Place the seasoned meat back in fridge for 30 mins while you get stuffer and casings ready.

When ready stuff the casings your normal way into ropes or links. Take ropes or links and place on racks or cookie sheet and cover with paper towel and put back in fridge overnight....(trust me dont skip this step)

Next morning hang pepperoni in smoker at 140* for 1-2 hours (no smoke) until casings feel dry. If you have a PID You can start smoke after the dry period at 140 with the PID going thru to 170-175* Your target IT is going to be 160*

After you have reached your IT place pepperoni on cooling racks/sticks (do not water shower) and allow to bloom at room temp. Place pepperoni back in fridge uncovered overnight. Eat, slice or freeze your normal way.

[GusRobin]

thanks - what is "fermento" and where can I get it? Is the corn syrup powder or liquid?

[NePaSmoKer]

thanks - what is "fermento" and where can I get it? Is the corn syrup powder or liquid?

Fermento is here  http://www.sausagemaker.com/14500fermento1lb8oz.aspx

The corn syrup is clear Karo liquid.

[classicrockgriller]

snagged it.

[Tenpoint5]

snagged it.

Ditto had some of this on Pizza and it really tastes good

[ghost9mm]

Thank you...it's in the book...

[Piker]

I have made pepperoni several times with mixed results mainly the consistencey of it. I am going to try this recipe and Nepas do you have any instructions in the grinding or can I use ingredients already ground? thks Piker

[SiFumar]

What he said above.  Saved too!

[NePaSmoKer]

Grind with medium plate

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[OU812]

The recipe looks mighty tasty Rick,,Thanks

Can I ask what type of wine you use? I cant seam to find a good one.

[viper125]

Thanks looks great! Will have to try soon.

[squirtthecat]

Can I ask what type of wine you use? I cant seam to find a good one.

Curt, this one is good. (seriously  ;D)

[OU812]

Thanks Pat,,will look for one of those.

[squirtthecat]

Drink the Pinot, cook with the Red..

I saw the name on the bottle and just had to grab them.   

[OU812]

Drink the Pinot, cook with the Red..

I saw the name on the bottle and just had to grab them.

Gotcha.