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viper125 · February 26, 2012, 05:56:04 PM

Well just pulled the dogs out! running between 52 and 54 degrees. Water never got over 160 degrees. i still see grease in the water. And when i poked a couple to check temps some sprayed water. But I see pockets of grease in casings. I am cooling in ice water now. Will post pics with and with out casings in a little bit. I think I may have too much grease in the meat. did a 50/50 beef and pork. Cut all fat from pork and used 80/20 burger. Didn't think that would be too much. But its the only thing I can think of now.

viper125 · February 26, 2012, 06:38:22 PM

Well these are a lot better. Still getting a lot of grease pockets. But they look good and taste good.
Here is what i seen when cooling in the sink.

Does this look normal? I know your going to get some but this seems like a lot I guess.
These are after pealing the casings Which I just squeezed and they come right out.

Tater · February 26, 2012, 07:08:44 PM

Man, those look OK to me!

Sailor · February 26, 2012, 08:09:37 PM

Viper, they look good to me. When you say you poke and you get a spray of water I think you are getting fat that is under pressure. I have shot a hot stream of grease all over the kitchen so that is normal. A store bought dog has more fat than what you are making. The fat is distributing through out the meat. Yes you will get some fat between the casing and a run thru warm water will take it off. I think it is normal to get fat floating in the water so I would not worry about it. The main thing is if you are happy with the results and they taste good then you done good. ;D

SiFumar · February 26, 2012, 08:21:24 PM

They do look good!

Keymaster · February 27, 2012, 04:52:00 AM

They look like perfect dogs to me, Look out Oscar Meyer Vipers gettin a WeinerMobile ;D

mikecorn.1 · February 27, 2012, 05:43:25 AM

Nice looking dogs!!

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ghost9mm · February 27, 2012, 06:51:27 AM

Well they sure look good to me...well done my friend...

viper125 · February 27, 2012, 11:19:30 AM

Well thanks all! Thanks for all the good wish's and thoughts. I hate it when some thing don't work out. But I keep gong till it does. That's the irish in me. But i'm a crippled Irish since I quit drinking LOL We had some for lunch and Every one loved them. So i guess I win this round. LOL So on to curing and smoking a Ham! Watch for coming photos. I hope ;)

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