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1st time smoking sausages
Hi Yesterday I just took a little taste test..The moisture was there, kinda on the spicy side for me. I would have to make some adjustments next time.. Other wise I'm pleased with the results..100% better then my fist try. Thanks for your help. Dan -
1st time smoking sausages
Hi All The sausages have been smoked. Much better then the 1st time, they were much juicy..Even the premix ones came out good this time. I'm going to have cut down on some the spices. The pan under the grates worked out good kept temps much lower. Thanks Guys for all your help. Dan -
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1st time smoking sausages
Hi All Finally the sausage is in the smoker..I need a better hanging set up,.Maybe I should have smoked it in 2 batches. I haven't turned on the smoker yet I have tube going with cherry & apple. After 1 hr I will turn on the smoker to it's lowest setting 180*. I have hickory in the hopper... -
1st time smoking sausages
Thirdeye.. Hi I had some blows out when making links. I think I stuffed to tight, so I made into one of your skinnies. :emoji_thumbsup: Thanks DanB -
1st time smoking sausages
Hi Good idea about the pan . :emoji_thumbsup: Thanks Dan -
1st time smoking sausages
Hi The only problem is my pellet smoker lowest setting is 180*. My 1st time smoking sausages, I had the lid open some, still temps hit 180..* Maybe this time open the lid more? Temps here NJ will only be in 40's next few days, so that might help. I did use a 12" smoke tube last time also.Maybe... -
1st time smoking sausages
Hi The only tubed casing I use were the dry ones had to be soaked.. Tubed is the way to go..I have a casing company close by where I used buy my casings..I was able to buy a hank of the tubed ones now they have a limit you have to buy 2 hanks. Why 5-7 days seams like a long time? I started... -
1st time smoking sausages
Hi I still have the fresh & cured/smoked Lem's mixes..I will them a try once a get some time play around with them. What do you do for casings? I got tube ones from Lem. Thanks Dan -
1st time smoking sausages
Hi All I finally got around to doing the mix & a taste test.:) Taste was pretty good, not what I was expecting, but good to go with. The test patty look kinda of dry, so I added some more NFDM.Both batches are now resting in the fridge.Might get around to stuffing tomorrow or the next day, I'm... -
1st time smoking sausages
Hi I made the Lem's fresh & smoked brats last time.The smoked ones came out hard as rock, both were pretty tasteless to me. See my 1st post. I will give the fresh brat mix another try next time. Have you ever used the "tube casing" from Lem's, if so let me know they worked out. Lem tells you... -
1st time smoking sausages
Hi All I just finished mixing the 3 lbs of beef with the premix I used the 1st time..Did a taste test was nice and juicy.The taste was just OK much better then the 1st time, So I kick it up a bit with coriander , black & red pepper flakes..I'm giving the phosphate another try with just this... -
1st time smoking sausages
n Hi I'm going to use what I left have over from the premix beef that I tried the 1st time. Also doing a taste test before adding more. Thanks Dan -
1st time smoking sausages
Hi Can I use just plain old mustard instead of the seeds? Thanks Dan -
1st time smoking sausages
H Hi I come up with 27 grams= 5 teaspoons? Thanks Dan -
1st time smoking sausages
Hi All I copied that recipe and going with it..Going to make a few changes to it. I'm not too crazy about the heat it has. This recipe is for 2.2 lbs I'm going to have to bring it up some for my 3 lbs Pork on the left. I did a coarse grind with both. Would this recipe also be good for beef? NFDM... -
1st time smoking sausages
Hi Looks like good recipe. How big of a batch did you make...I have 3 lbs each of pork butt and brisket trimmings. Question What % of cure & NFDM should I be using for my 3 lb batches? Thanks Dan -
Pastrami Wet Brine.
Hi I will it it a try and make some adjustments with the black pepper. I did see some rubs with juniper berries. I haven't seen any juniper berries in my markets here in NJ. OK next time won't simmer the cure.Should I add more cure to the brine now? My next adventure is my 2nd attempt at... -
Pastrami Wet Brine.
Hi All I used the DiggindDogFarm calculator, here is what I came up with. I had to a change my measurements my flat was only 2 lbs. Total meat & water 2116 grams New measurements 5.28 grams cure..37 salt.21 sugar..5.28 grams of cure=1.5 teaspoon.Doesn't look like much cure? Water is 1.5 quarts...
