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    summer sausage Q view, new pic

    I broke up a chunk of charcoal into quarters and got it burning in the wood tray.  this kept my wood ships smoking even with the smoker set at a low temp.  The MES is so well insulated that the burner does not stay on long enough to generate smoke sometimes.  Do a search on "MES no smoke low...
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    Another load of andouille with small changes.. with Q-View. Money shot finally.

    thanks for the reply. what do you mean by "casings already tubed"? can't wait to see the finished product!  
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    Another load of andouille with small changes.. with Q-View. Money shot finally.

    looks good -  what did you learn about the stuffing process?
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    A few general questions??

    hanging debate - I would think that you could utilize more space by hanging as opposed to having dead space between the racks.  I also noticed that the racks leave impressions in the product if that matters to you.  Although,  if your smoker has hot spots, you could potentially rearrange more...
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    summer sausage Q view, new pic

    Well, here are some pics of the finished product.  I love the color.  I would give the taste an 8 out of 10, although I'm not sure what would make it a ten.  I see some opportunity with texture.  I left the fat course and the venison fine.  I think I would do all fine and see what that does.  I...
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    Final Product 1.jpg

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    venison summer sausage and BBB first Qview

    That looks awesome! Pardon my stupidity but what is BBC? What recipes were u using?
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    summer sausage Q view, new pic

    clear casing were from butcher and packer.  I love that place!! You can check out the stuffer at cabela's, but if you want more pics, etc.  just let me know.  it would only take a sec to post.
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    1st Try at Smoked Chorizo

    can't wait to see the finished product.  thanks for sharing the recipe.  it's on my list to try
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    summer sausage Q view, new pic

    the stuffer is the weston 7lb from Cabela's.  I love it.. I moved to it from trying to stuff using a kitchenaid grinder attachment.  I did that once and will never again.
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    summer sausage Q view, new pic

    Here is a link to the recipe, etc. that I am using.  http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/forum/thread/102536/summer-sausage-questions-please-help I thought I would post a pic of the product, cased and ready for some chill time in the fridge.  They will hang in the smoker on Monday.  Can't wait...
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    summer sausage questions - please help

    anyone else have any suggestions?
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    summer sausage questions - please help

    good info as i will also be using an MES. . . 
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    summer sausage questions - please help

    thanks for the reply. Any thoughts from anyone on why Rytek suggests 145? 
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    summer sausage questions - please help

    OK - I am about to venture into the world of summer sausage.  I am really excited, but I am trying to layout all my plans before hand so that I can go into the process without questions and clear idea of the process that I want to follow.  So, below is what I have laid out so far in terms of...
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