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  1. lothar1974

    Hot Italians and Texas Hot links

    Sorry no pics, I grilled up one of each and tried them last night. There was some off flavor in both I am not sure how to explain it but it was the same taste in both and wasn't right. Not sure what though. Only two thing it could be were the casings, they were about 3 years old but in brine...
  2. lothar1974

    Hot Italians and Texas Hot links

    Grilling delayed due to rain and nasty humidity. Will grill some tomorrow.
  3. lothar1974

    Hot Italians and Texas Hot links

    Yankee, thanks! I invested in a LEM motorized 20 # stuffer, best investment I have made in a while. Now I don't have to rely on my short wife to struggle helping me or trying to coordinate a friend coming over to help.
  4. lothar1974

    Hot Italians and Texas Hot links

    Been way too long since making any sausage or posting. Been doing a good amount of snack sticks for the kids on the little bit of time I had due to work. Finally had a week off as I am switching jobs so made 5 pounds of hot Italians and 5 pounds of Texas Hot links. Italians Texas Hot links...
  5. lothar1974

    7 Pepper Snack Sticks

    Finally cut them up and sealed, missing a few sticks already though.
  6. lothar1974

    7 Pepper Snack Sticks

    Gracias sir, smoker set to last temp of 155, watching close now for final temp.
  7. lothar1974

    7 Pepper Snack Sticks

    Yes, 19mm casings. I believe LEM brand.
  8. lothar1974

    7 Pepper Snack Sticks

    Ha yeah, thought that little one would bring some laughter. Pics of them on the smoker now on the first post.
  9. lothar1974

    7 Pepper Snack Sticks

    Yeah love Owen's mixes, next batch will be Chipotle Wildfire.
  10. lothar1974

    7 Pepper Snack Sticks

    Hey been a while. Just stuffed 12.5 pounds of 7 Pepper snack sticks. My kids loves this seasoning brand. Not sure if I can say the name so pm me if you want to know. Mixed up 12.5 pounds, 10 pounds of 90/10 beef and 2.5 pound ground pork butt. Also added a cup and a half of soy protein...
  11. lothar1974

    Jerky question - MES40 or LEM Big bite dehydrator, or both?

    I have several pounds of ground Turkey I plan on using with my LEM jerky cannon to make some flat jerky strips. I have read several things saying to smoke/cook the jerky to 160 then throw the jerky in the dehydrator. Also see allot just cook it on the smoker only, as well as some using the...
  12. lothar1974

    too hot problem

    Assume this is the new 2.5 gen? I got one a while back and had the same issue. Called MB and they sent me a new controller. Havent had time to install it yet but they said the new controller should fix the issue, this was prior to xmas. Will try to install it soon asn see if it actually works.
  13. lothar1974

    Pellet vs. Electric

    I have 2 MES40's, a Gen 1 and a 2.5, I use them only for smoking sausage / snack sticks. I have a Memphis Elite pellet smoker 180 - 700 degrees, I use this for all other, pork shoulder, brisket chicken, pizza etc. Both are great produts and its really down to personal preference. I prefer...
  14. lothar1974

    new mixer

    I usually only use mine for 20 pound batches, sometimes 10 pounds, but yes you can mix smaller batches. I believe mine is a Weston.
  15. lothar1974

    new mixer

    I don't think it's that hard. I scrape out as much meat as I can get then just spray everything out with my kitchen sink sprayer, comes out easy.
  16. lothar1974

    new mixer

    I have a 20 # mixer as well and add cheese in all the time with no issues. Just did 50 pounds of SS, 25 plain and 25 with pepper jack. Never added peppers but cant see any issues with it.
  17. lothar1974

    Summer Sausage mistake

    My last batch I did was LEM brand seasoning, I could really taste it the day it came off the smoker. But agree as others said, a day or so in the fridge makes a difference with smoked food. My pulled pork always tastes more smokey a day later after its been in the fridge. This SS is spot on...
  18. lothar1974

    Summer Sausage mistake

    Ok, I am changing my opinion. After eating some more I think the flavor is stronger than what I originally thought. Really liking it.
  19. lothar1974

    Summer Sausage mistake

    It's good, could use a little more seasoning but it's good.
  20. lothar1974

    Summer Sausage mistake

    I cut up into smaller portions and vacuum seal it up and freeze. I have had stuff in the freezer for 6 month and never notice a different taste.
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