Beef Snack Stix..

Sam3 · February 25, 2012, 04:38:41 AM

I can't help myself....I have to try another Snack Stix recipe. :o

The players..list of ingrediants to follow.

Spices going for a spin.

Smells nice!

5 lbs of 85/15 GB

Everything all mixed in.

Onto the meat

Mixed in by hand.

Going in for an overnight rest in the frig.

BBL ;D

mikecorn.1 · February 25, 2012, 04:51:14 AM

Off to am early start!! Do you always use the 85/15. I've been using 93/7 with good results. Might have to try that.

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SouthernSmoked · February 25, 2012, 05:10:34 AM

Looking good Sam!

Sam3 · February 25, 2012, 10:15:49 AM

Out of the frig.

Decided to add some cheese to this too...

Some ECA mixed with a little water.

Mixed and ready to go..

A neat little Nepas trick...Crisco!

All stuffed and ready for smoke

In the box after preheating.

Rolling with Pecan pucks today.

Keymaster · February 25, 2012, 10:30:54 AM

Those are gonna be good for sure!!!

Sam3 · February 25, 2012, 02:13:28 PM

Blooming.

Better look.

Money shots for your veiwing pleasure. ;D

Into the bag for an overnight rest in the frig.

I used extra sharp cheddar with this, in lieu of high temp cheese, and it came out fantastic!
I don't see these lasting long. 8)

Recipe coming shortly. Need a shower, drink and something to eat. Not neccessarily in that order though. ;D
Thanks for looking.

Keymaster · February 25, 2012, 02:38:48 PM

very nice job indeed, Looks excellent!!!

Smoke some · February 25, 2012, 02:50:11 PM

They look really good :)
I know what you mean by they don't last long ;)

mikecorn.1 · February 25, 2012, 02:52:18 PM

Nice work. Those look fantastic.

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theLDP · February 25, 2012, 02:57:15 PM

Looks great!

JZ · February 25, 2012, 02:59:53 PM

They look great and can't wait for the ingredient list.

Oh how did you like it with Pecan pucks?

Sam3 · February 25, 2012, 03:19:45 PM

Quote from: JZ on February 25, 2012, 02:59:53 PM
They look great and can't wait for the ingredient list.

Oh how did you like it with Pecan pucks?

Love love love the Pecan pucks!

Sam3 · February 25, 2012, 06:53:33 PM

So, here is what I did.

5lbs od 85/15 Ground Beef
1 cup of NFDM
2 Tbs Salt
1 Tbs Sugar
2 Tbs Paprika
1 tsp Cure #1
2 tsp Black Pepper
1 tsp Garlic powder
1 tsp Marjoram
1 tsp Nutmeg
1 tsp Ginger
1/2 tsp Cayenne
1 cup water
1/2 lb of extra sharp cheddar cheese
0.5 oz of ECA

1.5 at 130 degrees now smoke
1 hour with smoke at 140
1 hour with smoke at 150
1 hour no smoke at 160
170 no smoke to reach an IT of 152.

Bloom 2 hours and store in refrig overnight in paper bag to mellow.

NOTES:
I used 21 mm Collagen casings and they came out well. I want to use 19mm or 17mm for this recipe. I just dont have the tubes yet
Total time to reach 152IT was 4.5 hours with my Bradley OBS with the mods I did.
I used clear casings and smoked with Pecan. The color and flavor is off the charts!

I'm happy with these! ;D

JZ · February 25, 2012, 07:24:28 PM

Thanks for the recipe Sam - it is now bookmarked.

Kevin A · February 25, 2012, 07:36:41 PM

Great looking results, Sam!
Good color & texture!

Love those cheeezy stix with the SHARP cheddar :)

-Kevin

Beef Snack Stix..

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