Meat Glue?

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I would like t make a BBB Roll, and can't seem to find the technical name for "Meat Glue"

Also where do I buy it?

Is it harmful?

THX!

Todd

 

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I bet Pops or SOB would know. Why not just tie it with butcher twine?

 

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I found it on Amazon for $89.09 for 2.2#

Just want to try the stuff, not glue a whole pig!

TJ

 

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I remember part of a discussion about this in class. The teacher said that there were natural enzymes in meat that would “Glue” it back together…..Like hams….when we removed the bone……But we did discuss that there were plant based products that were available too… They are used in food production every day……. I will look back in my notes to see if I can find out what they are for you……If no one else knows…

 

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Nothing like a good old fashion bottle of elmers 

Oh the new bacon flavor....HAHA

AKA: Transglutaminase

 

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I don't want or need 2.2#

Can it be purchased in smaller quantities?

TJ

 

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nepas,  Does that mean that if he uses horse meat then he doesn’t need the glue ??  

My grandfather always that "Elmer" was the name of the horse that the glue was made from......New ideal, "HORSE BACON ?!?!?! Anyone ??? What would we call that ???? "POST BACON" ??? because you tie a horse to a "post" when you are not riding it.......I'm not a horse guy IDK.........just had too much time to think about it...........

 

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I remember reading a few post on SMF regarding Meat Glue, but could not find them

TJ

 

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Hi Todd, I was thinking about your question about meat glue and it occured to me that Len Poli used GELATIN to glue two halves of a turkey breast together to make a turkey roll for smoking. He used a tablespoon of gelatin on each half and then put them together and netted it before smoking. I would think that KNOX gelatin is the product he used. I also think that this would work for BBB just as well and it is absolutely safe. If you desire, you might also check out SAUSAGEMAKER.COM for products. I hope this helps and "HAPPY NEW YEAR".

John

 

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TJohnson said:

I don't want or need 2.2#

Can it be purchased in smaller quantities?

TJ

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Here you go.....

http://www.modernistpantry.com/transglutaminase.html

 

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TJohnson said:

I would like t make a BBB Roll, and can't seem to find the technical name for "Meat Glue"

Also where do I buy it?

Is it harmful?

THX!

Todd

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 I make a rolled BBB that stays together very well without any glue.

I dry cure, not letting the meat sit in the liquid that drains off during curing.

The meat becomes very tacky...don't rinse!!!!

Roll very tight and tie well with butcher twine.

 

 

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Use plain geletain

 

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I've used the ActivaRM with good results. Thanks for the link DigginDog, a little goes a long way and the kilo is not practial.  Jello work well too but not as good as TG.

 

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DiggingDogFarm said:

 I make a rolled BBB that stays together very well without any glue.

I dry cure, not letting the meat sit in the liquid that drains off during curing.

The meat becomes very tacky...don't rinse!!!!

Roll very tight and tie well with butcher twine.

 

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That looks interesting. Do you have a step by step for it. I'd like to try this

 

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sprky said:

That looks interesting. Do you have a step by step for it. I'd like to try this

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They do look awful good don't they. Looks to be a very nice coppa tied and smoked.

 

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That is a nice roll. I would love to see how you did that.

 

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I would like to see that as well....looks great!!   Perfect for a grilled cheese and bacon sammie . 

 

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Me Too!

Very Interesting stuff

Digg

That bacon roll looks awesome!

We need a Step-By-Step on this one!!!

Dan

How much ActiveRM do you actually use?

I just can't find any instructions.

I've read a few posts, that they "Dust the meat with Activa"

Could I mix Gelatin with Activa to make it go farther?

Todd

 

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TJohnson said:

I would like t make a BBB Roll, and can't seem to find the technical name for "Meat Glue"

Also where do I buy it?

Is it harmful?

THX!

Todd

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 I have been wanting to try some too Todd. I dont think its harmful. they use it in the reastuarant industry....
 

TJohnson said:

I remember reading a few post on SMF regarding Meat Glue, but could not find them

TJ

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I remember too

heres some video

 

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Here ya go Todd, Activa RM is typically used at 0.75-1.0% of formula weight.

And here's a link too the directions,

http://cookingbuddies.com/pdf/ActivaRM.pdf

It has a short shelf life once opened, they say a month, but mine is still good after about a year, or at least it was a couple months ago last time I used it.