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🤦 I wish I had thought about the twine test!
I just did a comparison. The anemometer says it can do down to 0.3m/s, but it really is more like a minimum of 0.6-0.8m/s. I think you'd need a more expensive one for the airflow you want.
The twine on the other hand was noticeable in my system...
fwiw
I have a freezer setup, so I really needed to work hard to dial in my airflow (otherwise stratification). My solution was to use an anemometer to at least get a sense of the airspeeds in the chamber. It's not the most sensitive of units at low speeds, but with care you can get a good sense...
Two additions for this thread.
First, after freezing and thawing, the sausage is so much more firm and sausage-like. Here's an image after grilling:
Look at those cuts and chunks of shrimp! I LOVE to eat my boudin slices, casing intact, with a fork. It also tastes SO much better than the...
As I was browsing, I saw this.
Be careful, a lot of Sodium Nitrate in that spam apparently ;P
(Spam doesn't have sodium nitrate. It has sodium nitrite. Someone should really teach their marketing dept about cure #2. vs. cure #1).
Thanks!
Absolutely! In fact, it's now the primary reason I add sodium erythorbate to my sausages! I usually let them rest over a day for max flavor (which usually means erythorbate isn't needed), but if I did that without erythorbate the cure wouldn't have impacted my post-stuffing patties yet.
I think TLDR here is to simply use the thick-cut Tillamook for easy success. Not only is it easy to procure locally, but I feel it's better than the cubed stuff from T.S.M. because of how the thick cut slices don't create as-pronounced pockets of cheese. It's slightly more integrated with the...
Yeah, that's what I'm after. Looking for a replacement for the 'Ruhlman' book. I was trying to learn the technique and technical principles Italian-style involving pork shoulder -- 'Spalla' was shorthand for that. Nothing from Mariansky on the topic.
I've found...
Just offering my guess, since I still have the book open.
Another answer from Mariansky (pg. 489) on the topic of Spanish Hams (which I hope is close enough): "Equalization: Equalization, sometimes called post-salting takes place at 37-42F, 85-95% humidity and continues for about 60 days...
@indaswamp As a sort of half-measure instead of curing salts, what do you think about spraying a solution of Bactoferm 600 starter to the surface. Do you think this would help reduce risk a little?
This is from Mariansky "Home Production" (pg.488) on the topic of Spanish Hams: "Sea salt contains many minerals and can create different reactions with meat proteins and fats."
So I think the idea is that it helps develop a specific flavor character to the meat.
As for the curing salts...