Dri Cured Pepperoni

NePaSmoKer · February 16, 2012, 07:04:09 AM

Quote from: viper125 on February 16, 2012, 06:55:26 AM
Quote from: NePaSmoKer on February 15, 2012, 10:10:34 AM
Quote from: viper125 on February 15, 2012, 09:57:59 AM
May be stupid question But...Just wondering didn't see no bacteria cultures added to this. Also when incubating don't you need a lot of humidity too?
By the way looks mighty fine!

Dont need any bactoferm culture because used Fermento.
70% R/H

When smoking how can you maintain 70%R/H? Just asking because Id like to try some. Yours look excellent.

I didnt retain a R/H factor when in the 6 rack. (smoked like normal) Only humidity in the fridge. This is where the weight reduction and dryness is happening.
On this recipe the humidity needs to be in the 70-80% area. Some other type require more, some less.

viper125 · February 16, 2012, 07:50:09 AM

Thanks for the reply. I guess I'm going to be dead before I get this dry cure into my old head. LOL

NePaSmoKer · February 16, 2012, 11:23:35 AM

Quote from: viper125 on February 16, 2012, 07:50:09 AM
Thanks for the reply. I guess I'm going to be dead before I get this dry cure into my old head. LOL

Naaa

Aint as hard as it looks.

viper125 · February 16, 2012, 02:57:11 PM

Well it is when you have to piece it together from info here or there. One does it this way one does it that way. Wow! I learned to smoke from my grandpa and a couple people i know. Im not the sharpest tool some times and forget a lot. So learning is rough. LOL Now if only some of you would move to Ohio near me May be them....LOL

seemore · February 16, 2012, 04:36:15 PM

Rick wow is all I can say
seemore

MrRaven · February 17, 2012, 06:14:32 AM

gorgeous!

NePaSmoKer · February 17, 2012, 06:17:51 AM

Quote from: viper125 on February 16, 2012, 02:57:11 PM
Well it is when you have to piece it together from info here or there. One does it this way one does it that way. Wow! I learned to smoke from my grandpa and a couple people i know. Im not the sharpest tool some times and forget a lot. So learning is rough. LOL Now if only some of you would move to Ohio near me May be them....LOL

I used to live near Ohio :o

Kevin A · February 17, 2012, 06:23:44 AM

So far, it's lookin' REAL good!

Rick, I really like your new cabinet.
I've been scouring the local Craigslist for something comparable....

-Kevin

NePaSmoKer · February 17, 2012, 06:44:46 AM

Getting closer to pepperoni eating.

Here is my cure fridge.

Digital temp/fridge control. The fridge piggy backs off the control plug.

Top controls. The digital control over rides these.

Humidifier. I'm thinking on getting a smaller one.

Cure fridge working.

OU812 · February 17, 2012, 06:49:24 AM

Them there Pepperoni are lookin better every day.

Keymaster · February 17, 2012, 07:11:35 AM

Did you figure out what that noise was in the compressor compartment? Lookin Good!!!!

NePaSmoKer · February 17, 2012, 09:24:09 AM

Quote from: Keymaster on February 17, 2012, 07:11:35 AM
Did you figure out what that noise was in the compressor compartment? Lookin Good!!!!

Yeah

A rubber sorta washer thing on the bottom of the pan that is cracked. will fix after these are done.

MidKnightRider · February 17, 2012, 12:29:12 PM

Man ol man those are looking good!

KyNola · February 17, 2012, 12:33:11 PM

Quote from: MidKnightRider on February 17, 2012, 12:29:12 PM
Man ol man those are looking good!

Yes they are!

NePaSmoKer · February 17, 2012, 05:14:36 PM

I got a new controller for the heat lamps when the application calls for timed heat.