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    Snack Stick recipes

    No shortage of innuendos with this guy, but he makes some good looking stuff. Again, I can vouch for the recipe above. The only thing I do differently is use sheep casings. I also like to dry mine out a little more than he does.
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    What to do with pork chops instead of the usual cook methods?

    I understand why you're looking for alternative methods of using your chops. Seems like dry pork is all too common an occurrence when folks opt to grill or fry. I would encourage you, however, to consider a brine. It's truly a game changer. I like to get the combined weight of the meat and the...
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    First batch of the year w/ pics.

    One of these days. I've got a few wants before it, but I'd really like to have one.
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    Hello from Cherokee, Texas

    Hey, and welcome! I'm from East Texas. I hope you get some conversations rolling about your future smokehouse project. I've got one myself that I'd love to convert to pellet. As for learning each time you make a batch of something - that tells us you're good at what you do. There's always room...
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    First batch of the year w/ pics.

    It was a pleasure to share a sausage journey with you guys. I really appreciate all the comments and especially having my thread featured. To anyone considering trying the recipe, please do it! It makes great hot dogs too with the addition of a little nutmeg. I'll definitely be consulting with...
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    First batch of the year w/ pics.

    I hope you can try it eventually!
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    First batch of the year w/ pics.

    That's a handsome stuffer, my friend. Nice looking coil too. I've always wanted to try an electric but am afraid I might be a little too much of a control freak to use one. How easy is it to regulate speed?
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    First batch of the year w/ pics.

    That's a cool rig! I posted this thread from my phone. It wasn't until I pulled it up on my laptop that I noticed just how terrible my derelict "drying chamber" smoker looks in the photos! Finishing up the last half today, I decided to use a bit of foil to shield the chubs from the flames. I had...
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    First batch of the year w/ pics.

    I figured I'd bring y'all along today. We're going to make my basic pork sausage, a 17.14 lb. batch. Here's the recipe: No cheese or peppers this time. A 2.5 lb. London Broil was thrown into the party, though. It's amazing what you can find in the depths of the freezer. Alright, so after...
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    I'm starting a search for old school "real" jalapenos.

    I grew a couple of the TAM plants last season. The name is shorthand for Texas A&M, the university where they were selectively bred. I live a couple of hours from the school, so I figured they'd grow really well in the garden. They did great, although I didn't realize until later they're about...
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    I'm starting a search for old school "real" jalapenos.

    My uncle claims that the sharp tipped jalapeños are hotter. No idea if there's any real correlation there. The Serrano is a great pepper and represents the threshold of my tolerance. When spring rolls around, you should grow some jalapeños and purposefully neglect them a bit. When they're...
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    Snack Stick recipes

    This is the recipe I use. This dude is an invaluable resource, by the way. Often I'll make these without the cheese. Sometimes I'll add mustard seed or dehydrated jalapeños. Excellent stuff. Good luck!
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    Snack Stick Casing Closure

    I only use sheep casings for sticks. I don't test my luck by attempting to link them, although it can certainly be done. I simply cut them to size. Some are tall, others short. Truth be told, I don't mind the rustic look. If and when I find a collagen casing that works for me, I'd be more...
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    Casings on beef sausages...

    You hit the nail in the head. She had macular degeneration, as well. Seeing and hearing were very tough for her, and that was on top of some other serious health problems. She was as tough as they come.
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    Casings on beef sausages...

    Does it have a pretty big impact on protein extraction? Do you have to mix longer and/or use more binder? Anyway, kudos to you for staying healthy. A low sodium diet would make me a sad man. I remember my grandmother had to eat low sodium for the last couple decades of her life. She started...
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