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  1. woodworker

    SS has purple tint

    Mdboatbum LEM does have a cure pack contained with the seasoning. The chubs also sat in the fridge for at minimum 15-16hrs before I smoked them
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    SS has purple tint

    Update....I just talked with my friend and he says the SS firmed back up to how it should be and looks good after being in the fridge overnight. The purplish color is still there but he's not as worried anymore about eating it as before. He also mentioned the snack sticks firmed back.  Lesson...
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    SS has purple tint

    I did smoke the chubs using fresh (sticky during the mix) meat and it had been stored in the fridge 5 days before shipping, the meat was never frozen. The dark end came about as it traveled to Fl. because it wasn't there when I put it in the box. The texture should have been okay to and I say...
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    SS has purple tint

    It makes me wonder if the heat didn't affect it? The texture doesn't look quit the same either
  5. SS has purple tint

    SS has purple tint

  6. Scott's SS.jpg

    Scott's SS.jpg

  7. Scott's SS #2.jpg

    Scott's SS #2.jpg

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    SS has purple tint

    I shipped some SS that I smoked  using Cheddar Cheese, diced jalapenos and LEM seasoning. I shipped it via UPS overnight from Ga to Florida in a box with only bubble wrap for protection. My friend received it and showed me a picture and one end of it that looked a bit dark brown as if it had...
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    electric smoker not what I expected

    I bought a Cajun Injector and this is the 4th time I have used it. I did learn to let it run about an hour before I put anything it and that seems to of helped avoid the wide range of temp swings in the beginning of the process. I have my stick burner thermostat dropped thru the vent (always...
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    electric smoker not what I expected

    I am new to smoking sausage but what the heck. I thought an electric smoker was a must in order to keep/control a more constant temp. I have more temp control over my stick burner than this thing problem is I can't hang sausage in it.  Is smoking sausage with an electric smoker supposed to be...
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    Greetings from a newby to sausage making in Dallas, Ga

    Thought it was about time I signed up after  I found a lot of great info here. Hope as I excel in the sausage making world I'll be able to share something I've learned.
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    making sausage

    Thanks Woodcutter appreciate it. I figured as much as I was researching and as many times as I was lead to this forum it was time to sign up. My first venture on snack sticks yesterday came out alright although I'm not sure if they are what I was expecting or not. Its almost like they may be...
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    making sausage

    I just started making sausage a few months ago and today is my first venture in smoking snack sticks. I found a lot of great tips and info reading these forums and want to say thanks to everybody for sharing their knowledge. Hopefully at some point I'll be able to share my different experiences...
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