Recent content by pugsbrew

No reverse on LEM's, game changer? I know the headaches of jams.

So, in the market for a new grinder. Not in a rush, just starting the journey. We are looking at Walton's #22 or #32. It's really hard to find NEW, non sponsored, reviews on anything anymore. So, I'll let those who have one comment here. Pro's and cons of the Walton machines? Not just "it...

OK, so any comment of only using salt for 16 hours, rinse off, then hanging?

Ok, wanting to make Capicole (Capicola). The directions I've read are all over the place. I'm looking for old school without umai dry bags, cure chambers, or cure. Looking at this video, , what say you? Making the item with the new, and improved directions, just make it better? I've tried...

Any discount code for May 2021? Been awhile since I've been through here, so I didn't know if there was still a code. Thx

OK guys/gals, I know this is an old thread, but I think there is confusion in what the OP asked. And, I'm confused. 1st You take fresh made sausage and want to cold smoke it, NOT MAKing SALAMI, you better have cure #1 in it. This could be links or bulk sausage (does anyone smoke bulk sausage...

Also, I've tried numerous recipes, that say creamy, but after smoking for a couple of hours, it's a solid mass of pasta and cheese. IMO, nothing creamy about it. However, it all tasted great, and the wifey even liked it, but not what I was looking for. I finally gave up trying to smoke it for...

Grate your own cheese.

Where did you source your drums from for the build? Someone I know may be interested.

I love fried cabbage. A drizzle of your favorite vinegar over your portion definitely adds character.

Where do you all buy your animal rennet, and what form do you use? Citric acid? Thx

Yep, this is one that I'm looking at. Does not look difficult, until I try it. And Holly, thanks for the tips!

I have not made cheese before. I want to make some mozzarella to start. Questions, animal rennet vs veg rennet, any real difference? Liquid vs tablet vs powder? Thanks

OK, what is Pop's? I've seen it mentioned twice.

OK, if I wanted to buy a breakfast sausage mix from one of the many internet stores, which one should I be looking at? Which store has good ones, and any to avoid. I know, personal tastes, but we all know when we really like something, and when we don't. It can't have any heat, since the...