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  1. fitch32

    PID or Water cooking

    Hello all! I am ready to make an investment. I have been smoking sausage successfully for a couple of years now with my share of trials. I have made several batches of sticks and have had one good batch. I am ready to take it to the next level to make my sausage better and to make good sticks...
  2. fitch32

    Summer Sausage IT wouldn't budge - Smoker problem?

    So I have been making SS for a couple of years now. I have been mostly successful so far. Yesterday I made a 5 pound batch just like normal, but I couldn’t get the internal temp (IT) to budge. Once in a while I will get hung up in the 120’s but usually it doesn’t last too long and then it moves...
  3. fitch32

    Summer sausage maximum cabinet temperature

    Can you go above 180 degrees cabinet temperature when making sausage? I have only made 5lb batches until this weekend when I made a 10lb batch. I have never set the temp above 180 and I get my 5lb batches to temp just fine. However, this time was different story. It was cool and windy outside...
  4. fitch32

    Snack stick texture

    Here is the method I used to make my first batch of sticks. I will explain my method and then ask you for help fixing my problem.                 I used 5 lbs lean venison and 1.5 pounds pork trim. Sent through the grinder with a course plate.                 Used Lem’s pepper stick seasoning...
  5. fitch32

    A few general questions??

    By grinding trimmings how accurate will the fat ratio be? How accurate is the 80/20 you by in the store?What is a good starting point for how many peppers to add to the mix? Someone mentioned high temp cheese is 10 percent.Do you hang your summer sausage or place the rolls on a rack? Sorry guys...
  6. fitch32

    Meat mixing time

    Hello everyone. Just wanted to say quickly that I have learned alot from this forum already and have gained enough knowledge and courage try some sausage and snack stick making for myself. So thanks for that! With that said I do need to understand some things still. I have some questions about...
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