Keilbasa

[Davejr7979]

Some keilbasa I stuffed today ready for the smoker tomorrow. Only my second time stuffing and I think they came out pretty good. Any tips or input would be greatly appreciated

 

[slavikborisov]

Some keilbasa I stuffed today ready for the smoker tomorrow. Only my second time stuffing and I think they came out pretty good. Any tips or input would be greatly appreciated

Looks good to me

 

[Fueling Around]

Looks good
Needs to dry a bit so a bit of uncovered rest in the fridge for a couple hours. Then cover and let rest until tomorrow.
What's your smoker?

 

[jcam222]

Looks great! I hope my first shot at stuffing casings is that good.

 

[DRKsmoking]

Looks great , and in for the finish.

David

 

[darbyy4singler]

It looks so delicious I had to go and buy something to eat :)
Bought something like this, but it could not completely satisfy me :(
https://dearbornbrand.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/DSC_0037-ok.png

 

[Davejr7979]

Looks good
Needs to dry a bit so a bit of uncovered rest in the fridge for a couple hours. Then cover and let rest until tomorrow.
What's your smoker?

Thank you and yes I'm letting it dry uncovered in fridge overnight. I use a Pit Boss 5 vertical smoker. I make snack sticks all the time but they are so much easier than stuffing hog casings. They take a little more time and patience. Will post end result in this thread when they are done

 

[Timber II]

Looks good man! Can’t wait to see the end!

 

[crazymoon]

D7979, Looks good, I'm in .

 

[Davejr7979]

Looks good man! Can’t wait to see the end!

Thanks I appreciate it

 

[Davejr7979]

Finished Product. Came out pretty good I think

 

[SmokinEdge]

Finished Product. Came out pretty good I think

Looks good to me. I often make large rings for us and personally like them but if I’m making for other people and gifting I have to link them. I don’t think that is necessary and like your finished product. Nice work.

 

[Davejr7979]

Looks good to me. I often make large rings for us and personally like them but if I’m making for other people and gifting I have to link them. I don’t think that is necessary and like your finished product. Nice work.

Thank you...do you link them like you are making sausage links or do you use a different method

 

[Timber II]

Looks great!
Timber

 

[Davejr7979]

Looks great!
Timber

Thanks

 

[SmokinEdge]

Thank you...do you link them like you are making sausage links or do you use a different method

Really depends on what I’m doing and the load volume. That said, I do like to link in the 2 or 3 braid method. The 2 braid is fast and efficient. I can handle about 36” comfortably in my smokehouse, so I make 6’ ropes and braid them in half, which makes roughly 36” total length. These do not un-twist and is fast and easy. Here is a link to a thread where I demonstrate the 2 braid.

https://www.smokingmeatforums.com/threads/polish-style.324544/

 

[Davejr7979]

Really depends on what I’m doing and the load volume. That said, I do like to link in the 2 or 3 braid method. The 2 braid is fast and efficient. I can handle about 36” comfortably in my smokehouse, so I make 6’ ropes and braid them in half, which makes roughly 36” total length. These do not un-twist and is fast and easy. Here is a link to a thread where I demonstrate the 2 braid.

https://www.smokingmeatforums.com/threads/polish-style.324544/

Thanks alot... seems more efficient than making one ring at a time.. I'll give it a try

 

[SmokinEdge]

Thanks alot... seems more efficient than making one ring at a time.. I'll give it a try

Many ways to finish sausages. I make rings a lot, and prefer them with some sausages. Still other sausages need different presentation and we have to accommodate that. Linking is not difficult, conventional twisting works just fine if hanging over sticks or rods, but if hung long they unravel. Most of my sausage is hung vertically and needs to stay together so I use my method, which I think is more English in origin, but still works well for me. 32-45mm get the 2 braid but the smaller hotdog style 22mm get the 3 braid. This works for me the best.