Search results

  • Some of the links on this forum allow SMF, at no cost to you, to earn a small commission when you click through and make a purchase. Let me know if you have any questions about this.
  1. bobrap

    Looking for good casings tutorial

    Yea, there is a ring. And the biggest tangle I've ever seen. Hope the quality is better than the packaging. I see pre-tubed in my future.
  2. bobrap

    Looking for good casings tutorial

    Just opened my hog casings from Butcher - Packer and had to ask "Where's the instruction sheet?". Can someone please tell me the secret to unraveling that massive ball of casings. Must have spent 30 minutes just to get one length of casing. :emoji_cold_sweat: There's got to be a trick to it or...
  3. bobrap

    Snack sticks schedule

    Thanks for all the help and ideas, guys. Much appreciated.
  4. bobrap

    Snack sticks schedule

    Yes, there is cure #1 in it. So the meat will cure in bulk. My problem is limited time each day. I'm was primarily concerned about the casings. Haven't used collagen before.
  5. bobrap

    Snack sticks schedule

    Gonna try some venison snack sticks this weekend. Plan on grinding and mixing seasoning, then in the fridge overnight. Stuff the next day and again in the fridge overnight (don't have time to smoke and stuff same day). Obviously, smoke on day three. Shouldn't be a problem leaving the stuffed...
  6. bobrap

    Fresh Italian Sausage (Calabrian Style)

    Would love your recipe as well. Just did some hot Italian last week. Thanks.
  7. bobrap

    Poaching Sausage

    I'm getting ready to try my hand at summer sausage. Those that poach, do you vac seal the chubs first or just put them in the bath? Using fibrous casings. Thanks.
  8. bobrap

    GIVEAWAY for Inkbird Wifi Sous vide Cookers ISV-100W

    I'm definitely in since my Joule just gave up the ghost! Plus, since tomorrow is my bday, makes a great gift. :emoji_smile: Thanks.
  9. bobrap

    Diamond Crystal Salt replacement

    Thanks, guys. I find I like the texture of Diamond, plus no additives. Morton kosher is available at less that $3/3lb box, so I guess I'll be switching.
  10. bobrap

    Diamond Crystal Salt replacement

    I'm down to my last 3lb box and there is none to be found. Seems the places that used to carry it have switched to Morton. Just wondering what anyone else is using in place of Diamond. Morton is still available, just always used Diamond.
  11. bobrap

    GIVEAWAY for Inkbird Newest Sous-Vide Vacuum Sealer Machine INK-VS01

    I definitely need a new vac sealer! I'm in.
  12. bobrap

    Masterbuilt Gravity Feed

    So what's the work around?
  13. bobrap

    Masterbuilt Gravity Feed

    Been this way for me since I started using smokers way back when. Just wondered if it's just me.
  14. bobrap

    Masterbuilt Gravity Feed

    Basically, yes. Seems once I use hickory, that's all I smell/taste. No big deal, I guess. I like hickory. :emoji_slight_smile:
  15. bobrap

    Masterbuilt Gravity Feed

    On the subject of cooking, I've always wondered how people can tell the difference of food cooked with different woods. My taste buds must be shot. Seems to me, once something like hickory is used, it will over power any lighter woods, like apple or cherry, that you try and use later. Is...
  16. bobrap

    Masterbuilt Gravity Feed

    I did drop them in the lid. Then my buddy showed me the inserts to prevent this. Gotta find some screws so I can use the lid!
  17. bobrap

    More Kabanosy Bytes

    ok, cool. I'll give that a shot. Been wanting to make it for a long time.
  18. bobrap

    More Kabanosy Bytes

    Any chance for a link to the recipe? Thanks
  19. bobrap

    Corned beef brine

    Thanks for the responses everybody. Really appreciate the help/recommendations.
  20. bobrap

    Corned beef brine

    LOL. Sounds just like me! I have a buddy who is an avid baker and writes everything down. I made some Kielbasi one time and I told him I wrote the whole process down. He started laughing and bought me a beer! :emoji_laughing:
Clicky