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  1. bobrap

    Corned beef brine

    If I remember correctly, that's about what I used before. Maybe a bit more. 16 TBS for 2 gal brine? Way too much I think.
  2. bobrap

    Corned beef brine

    Wanted to ask what the corned beef/pastrami makers here use in their brine. I use Pop's brine and add pickilibg spice. The amount of pickling spice has me scratching my head. Can't remember how much spice I used last time I made it (write things down, dummy lol). I got the pickling spice...
  3. bobrap

    Food Saver Giveaway

    I could definitely use it! Thanks for offering.
  4. bobrap

    Giveaway for Inkbird WIFI Sous Vide

    Like this! A man can't have enough sous-vide gear. :) I'm always cooking sous-vide in Tennessee.
  5. bobrap

    Quick Kielbasa ?

    LOL. Yea, there's cure #1 in them. Thought they should be alright, just wanted a good second opinion. Thanks!
  6. bobrap

    Quick Kielbasa ?

    I finished stuffing them yesterday with plans to smoke them today. Something came up and I probably won't get a chance to smoke them today. Any problem leaving them in the fridge for another day? Thanks.
  7. bobrap

    Introducing ThermoPro TP19... 1/4 of the Price of a Thermopen

    Been thinking about getting a Thermapen mk4. Not anymore. Ordered today. Thanks.
  8. bobrap

    Double grind?

    Thanks everyone for the info. Gonna leave it as is and just do some better trimming next time. Thanks again!
  9. bobrap

    Double grind?

    Agree with the care in trimming. Do that with venison, but, pork I just cut off the big, obvious bad stuff. My main concern here is the texture of the meat after another grind.
  10. bobrap

    Double grind?

    Thought I'd see what you're thoughts were on double grinding. I'm making hot Italian and my first grind was through a 7mm plate. i thought I'd try mixing in the spices with my kitchen aid and I noticed what seemed to a fair bit of longer pieces of what may be silverskin (?). Just a little...
  11. bobrap

    To keep or not to keep?

    Salt never hurt nobody! lol 10# of .89/lb butts. Didn't really like the fry test, the casings were too big, my beer got warm and the dog kept waiting for something to drop. So, nothing really lost. :emoji_smiley: Of course, there's no guarantee I won't do this again!
  12. bobrap

    To keep or not to keep?

    Thanks, guys. "When in doubt, throw it out" was my first gut feeling. Gonna go with that. Boy, do I feel stupid! lol
  13. bobrap

    To keep or not to keep?

    Raw. Had them on racks after stuffing and forgot about 'em. Dumb de dumb!
  14. bobrap

    To keep or not to keep?

    I made some hot Italian sausage yesterday and, being the idiot that I am, left them out on the counter over night. Think they're ok or should I bin them and slap myself on the back of the head? Thanks. (Please, no laughing. I know I'm not the only one to ever do this...
  15. bobrap

    Genoa UMAi Style

    ok, thanks.
  16. bobrap

    Genoa UMAi Style

    Are you using your own mix or does UMAi have one you're using?
  17. bobrap

    Prayers for Pops Updated 7/11/19 post #135

    Prayers for a fast and complete recovery!
  18. bobrap

    Sponsored Giveaway for Inkbird 150 feet Bluetooth signal barbecue thermometer IBT-4XS with 4 probes

    'ol Rocky Top, USA. Would be the perfect addition to my electric sausage smoker setup. Thanks
  19. bobrap

    Scrapple (Bear’s Favorite Brand)

    Soldiers also used Spam’s grease to lubricate their guns and waterproof their boots. Read more: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/food/how-spam-went-canned-necessity-american-icon-180963916/#V5dxbiQbr5J8kUWl.99 Says it all for me!:emoji_laughing:
  20. bobrap

    UMAi Spanish Chorizo

    Thanks crazymoon. That's about the plan of attack I had. I noticed he actually vac sealed twice. Once after achieving weight loss and then for storage. It was the first one I was curious about. Thanks.
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