A little late on this but....can I freeze my sausages immediately after stuffing?

[leftcoastsmoke]

I made a batch of Italian spicy sausage and stuffed it for the first time. I cooked some of it immediately and vacuum packed and froze the rest. I have, after the fact, read where you have to leave the sausage links in the fridge to dry out before freezing. Have I ruined this batch or is it going to be alright?

Scott

 

[SmokinAl]

They will be fine.

I leave mine in the fridge overnight so the flavors meld together.

Then freeze them the next day.

But freezing them right away won't hurt them.

But next time I would let them sit for a day.

Al

 

[leftcoastsmoke]

Thank you Al. Will do regarding letting them sit for a night in the fridge. I have another question somewhat related. I was thinking about making some andouille sausage which I know needs to be smoked. Have you heard of people smoking it on the offset smokers?

Scott

 

[bladeguy]

Should be no problem smoking in an offset. I'm sure some dk on here. Bear in mmind, if you will not get the sausage to 140 in less than 4 hours, then you need cure #1 or TQ in the recipe. If a short hot smoke getting to 140 in less than 4 hours, then no cure needed.

 

[crankybuzzard]

Bad news, all ruined!

Send to me for proper disposal! LOL

Just kidding, you're good!

 

[BGKYSmoker]

Bad news, all ruined!

Send to me for proper disposal! LOL

Just kidding, you're good!

 

[leftcoastsmoke]

Thanks for all of your help guys. CrankyBuzzard I read your post re sausage making, very nice.

Scott

 

[crankybuzzard]

Thanks for all of your help guys. CrankyBuzzard I read your post re sausage making, very nice.


Scott

I hope it helped some.

 

[leftcoastsmoke]

I forgot to post pics of my first attempt mentioned above.

IMG_0366.JPG

• leftcoastsmoke
• Jan 18, 2017

IMG_0365.JPG

• leftcoastsmoke
• Jan 18, 2017

 

[bladeguy]

Mmm, tossed in marinara over spaghetti with some peppers and onions, or plain on bun....I will take them either way. Nice job.

 

[SmokinAl]

You did a nice job linking those for your first try!

Al