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Thanks....those were from a restaurant supply...possibly the reason for the meatier hock....most markets around here don't carry raw hocks usually
Thanks buddy...nice to be missed. I've been smoking & using that pellet pusher a lot more now and the sausage making has kicked up a notch again...
Thanks....a nice mild Brat
Thanks Disco.....nice to hear from you....regards
Thanks buddy....first thing I've made lately on the mild side...LOL....gotta keep everybody happy, ya know
Thanks everyone for the nice comments. I neglected to mention when making these to eat I gently poached/simmered them to about IT 145 and finished on the grill, indirect heat, to mark them and crisp them up. I believe it helps to avoid blow outs while on the grill....Willie
Was jonesing for some Brats on the grill so fished out an old recipe for a batch. I must say these were a HUGE hit at the VFW with beers and spicy mustard. Probably some of the best Brats I've made, perhaps from the NFDM & milk addition rather than using the usual beer (?). Regardless, stayed...
It's been a while since I posted anything but while doing something different that turns out it's always nice to share info. I used Pops Brine on fresh hocks for an 8 day soak, then an overnight dry in the fridge and then about 4 hours of hickory smoke in the Smoking It #3 at 250. IT hit about...
Thanks Case.....couldn't pass up the 1.50 a # price....normally 2.50 a # around here now
Yeah, ur right....juice woulda been better...I often forget that
LOL, Foam.....not hot at all....had a few pieces of crushed adhere to each wing but didn't translate to a hot taste. Yeah, alive and well...
not in the mix.....came in a separate little baggie so I went ahead and used my open jug of it. Nice they gave you the option of using it or not I guess....
This is the second 5 pound batch already and it's going fast. My first time using pre-mixed commercial seasonings. GF picked up some Landjaeger stix in Washington and we both loved them but I balk at paying $11.95 a pound so the hunt was on for a clone. Waltons had a seasoning mix for...