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  1. pugsbrew

    Kielbasa and Salt

    Thanks.  I'm just not too sure what pickling salt and granular have in common when using it in sausage making.
  2. pugsbrew

    Kielbasa and Salt

    Granulated salt vs pickling salt?  Same weight?  Comments for sausage making.
  3. pugsbrew

    Old Penrose Sausage Clone????

    I think it was Penrose that had the outstanding hot pickled small sausages when I was a kid.  Now you can only find weiners in a hot vinegar mix. Anyone have a recipe, or way to get to the old style hot sausages???? Man I miss those. Thanks
  4. pugsbrew

    25 lbs of deer Bologna

    I need a place like that locally.
  5. pugsbrew

    25 lbs of deer Bologna

    Same here.  Looking for more ways to use our deer from this season.
  6. pugsbrew

    AMNPS - drying pellets

    OK, I've used the search function, and the one thread that talked about drying the pellets said to use the oven at 200/20 for 20 mins.  I know I've read another temp setting and time somewhere. How do you guys dry out the pellets?  I have hickory chips from the company. Thanks edit - I've...
  7. pugsbrew

    Hot Pickled Sausage

    Now I'm motivated.  What is the vinegar to hot sauce ratio you use?
  8. pugsbrew

    Smoking Sausage Question?

    OK, so I've read numerous threads that hang sausage for a couple of hours at room temp, then put in smoker at 130 deg with no smoke, then start the smoke and raise the temp.  So, is this all the same procedures, kinda?  I just assumed that hanging at room temp and at 130 deg, without smoke, was...
  9. pugsbrew

    Smoking Sausage Question?

    OK, another simple question.  Home built smoker that uses a heating element.   Do I need to use a water pan while smoking sausage, after drying the casings out?   Smoking in the winter, very low humidity. Smoking at a max smoker temp of 165-170.temp Thanks
  10. pugsbrew

    I love RTIC!

    RTIC 65 qt on sale, free shipping.  My first buy, can't wait to get it. https://www.rticcoolers.com/shop/coolers/roto-molded/RTIC-65-White
  11. pugsbrew

    Need stuffer recomendations!

    I have the LEM 5# stuffer.  I'm new at this hobby and wanted something that was SS and not have to worry about the upkeep between sausage making days.  I've only made about 30#, but I love not worry about constantly worry about rust prevention between stuffing days.  IMHO, SS is the way to go.
  12. pugsbrew

    Another Non-fat Dry Milk Question

    Perfect, thanks.
  13. pugsbrew

    Another Non-fat Dry Milk Question

    Thanks guys.  I didn't know if it were some kind of chemical transformation that could only be achieved by breaking it down.  Just a beginner here.
  14. pugsbrew

    Another Non-fat Dry Milk Question

    OK, really stupid question, but here goes.  I have read a plethora of threads and comments regarding adding NFDM.  I always had a question, and it was actually asked by someone on one of those threads, but never answered.  I kept reading to put the NFDM through the blender, or something else to...
  15. pugsbrew

    Kielbasa and Salt

    That sounds right on based on their weights.  Thanks.
  16. pugsbrew

    Kielbasa and Salt

    Thanks.  The salinity issue is what I was really concerned about, because I didn't know if Kosher would give the same salinity by weight.
  17. pugsbrew

    Kielbasa and Salt

    Kosher vs granulated (regular) salt?  Are the percentages the same since, by volume, Kosher is a lot lighter?
  18. pugsbrew

    Kielbasa and Salt

    So, formulating a plan and looking at various recipes.  I see anywhere from 4 tsp to 7.5 tsp of salt per 5 lbs of meat. How much do you use, and how much is too much, in your opinion? I know it's personal taste, but there has to be limit?
  19. pugsbrew

    The Andouille Boat

    Outstanding looking sausage!  What is the purpose of storing in brown bag?  Thanks.
  20. pugsbrew

    Pellicle Formation and Cured Sausage?

    Thanks, just to make is clear for further posters, CURE #1 will be added.
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