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You could fine grind if you want. I experimented with a course grind for snack sticks and like the result so I don't fine grind anymore. It takes forever and I didn't notice a difference.
Yessir. I made snack sticks Friday with natural casings. They are a PITA, but they are much better than the collagen.
Now I just need to figure out what to make next. Andouille, Italian sausage..... Any other suggestions?
I'm guessing your burger is probably mixed about 80/20.
I usually run about 50/50 lean venison to pork butt.
Other than that, there should be no issues with making it into sausage. Just make sure to keep the meat cold during the whole mixing and stuffing process.
I've got the weber 18.5 and I've done jerky on it. I use toothpicks abs hang the meat from the racks vertically. It dries faster when laid flat, but you can't fit as much in at once.
The only time I wish I had the bigger one is if I do multiple racks of ribs, but you can get a rib rack...
It is a polish sausage. Used about a 50/50 pork and beef mix.
I found this recipe on a different post that DanMcG had posted. "Here's my go to recipe, http://www.meatsandsausages.com/sausage-recipes/polish-hot-smoked"
I use minced garlic that you can buy in a jar at the store. It had great...
I've been making all kinds of stuff this weekend. Started with snack sticks. Also made summer sausage today. Made kielbasa today for lunch. Was very happy with how it turned out.
Also got to use my smokehouse with my mailbox mod that I installed yesterday.
I haven't brined, but I injected with creole butter and seasoned with Cajun seasoning and some herbs like thyme, oregano, basil, and rosemary. Best turkey I ever had. Even the leftovers were juicy.
Never had turkey that good before in my life