Dry Cured Pepperoni

[BGKYSmoker]

Getting some smoke before the humidity.

 

[BGKYSmoker]

Getting close to IT.

Got a string around 2. This will give me an idea of shrinkage (if any) in the fridge.

Got my fridge going to 40*

Humidity ready.

 

[BGKYSmoker]

Got the pepperoni straights in and hanging. Larger chubs got bout 30 mins yet to IT.

Have date time in and r/h recorded. Now for the 7-10 day wait.

There we go.

 

[JckDanls 07]

Nepa... you are the man... If my grandson comes to play in Savannah again this year and we make it up to see him,, I'de sure love to come tour your "garage"...

 

[thoseguys26]

Nice work.

How'd the big ones compare to the little ones?  Did you follow the recipe exactly?  Luckily I own that book and I've been meaning to make that recipe for a while.

 

[BGKYSmoker]

Nice work.

How'd the big ones compare to the little ones?  Did you follow the recipe exactly?  Luckily I own that book and I've been meaning to make that recipe for a while.

I deviated the recipe, Larger chubs are like the straights but with the fibrous casings.

Ryteks book has many recipes that are in complete.

 

[boykjo]

Looks good Rick.... did you fix the noise with the fridge

Joe

 

[BGKYSmoker]

Looks good Rick.... did you fix the noise with the fridge

Joe

Not yet. Will shim after the pepp is done.

This morning at 9:15

Fridge IT at 41*

R/H at 71%

 

[boykjo]

7 days with the noise..... I hope the m

nepas will be able to sleep...........\\

Joe

 

[BGKYSmoker]

7 days with the noise..... I hope the m

nepas will be able to sleep...........\\

Joe

She best not complain or no pepperoni for her 

Cant hear it to much in the house.

I have this fibrous material that is supposed to eliminate the noise. Took the bottom front grill off and 1 rubber foot is split.

I also may need to get a smaller humidifier as i think the crane is to much for the fridge. Going to take the 4 gang box out and replace with a single. Mount the 4 on the outside. I have a new controller going to be here for the lights for heat when the application is needed.

 

[ak1]

I wanna move in with you, or become your next door neighbour

 

[africanmeat]

Looks good Rick

 

[BGKYSmoker]

Getting closer to pepperoni eating.

Digital temp/fridge control. The fridge piggy backs off the control plug. Temp shows 46 cuz i had the door open. Its holding at 40* when i aint peeking.

Top controls. The digital control over rides these.

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

Cure fridge working.

 

[graystratcat]

Looking great, Rick!  And I have to tell ya... .that is the absolute best use I have EVER seen for a Sobe cooler....very nice chamber indeed!

-Salt

 

[BGKYSmoker]

Thanks Salt

I got a new controller for the heat lamps when the application is needed for fermenting.

The pepperoni is coming along good. When i open the door i can smell the slight sourness with the smoke. That means its working. I'm thinking 4 more hanging days

 

[big casino]

These are looking excellent Rick! Can't wait to see them sliced up

 

[graystratcat]

Hey Rick, I use that same exact controller in my greenhouse.  I have it connected to an electric heater.. it works great.  I think you'll like it for your chamber.

-Salt

 

[slownlow]

They are coming along good!  Thanks for the update.  

 

[slownlow]

Ryteks book has many recipes that are in complete.

Is there a book you'd recommend that has more complete recipes?

 

[BGKYSmoker]

Hey Rick, I use that same exact controller in my greenhouse.  I have it connected to an electric heater.. it works great.  I think you'll like it for your chamber.

-Salt

Oh cool.

Now for the question..... 

The silver coiled probe, Can i take it from the bottom of the box and run it into the fridge? Or do i have to put the entire controller in?