Have anyone of you guys
used AC Legg’s “Fresh Cajun Sausage Seasoning?” It is their mix #110. I’m doing a third of a batch (just shy of 9 pounds.) I did 50% venison 50% Pork shoulder. Hoping for an andouille flavor. I immediately smelled something different when I opened the spices. It didn’t smell “Cajun” it smelled more southwestern. Like it might have cumin in it despite not listing it in the ingredients list. Upon frying up a test patty I thought it was missing something and tasted a lot like taco mix maybe or maybe just bbq chip flavor. Can’t put my finger exactly on it but it didn’t taste Cajun at all. I grew up in Lake Charles, I know andouille sausage. I upped the red pepper, added cayenne, smoked paprika, coarse black pepper and garlic. It was salty enough so I didn’t add anything g like that. I did mix in a beer. I tried another test patty from what was left in the stuffer and still tastes different from what I was expecting. I am smoking currently over pecan. It’s been going about four hours, should hit the cold water and bloom in another 30 minutes or so. I sure hope the long smoke and some time helps to change the flavor. The fresh patties were not horrible, but it just wasn’t what I was expecting.
used AC Legg’s “Fresh Cajun Sausage Seasoning?” It is their mix #110. I’m doing a third of a batch (just shy of 9 pounds.) I did 50% venison 50% Pork shoulder. Hoping for an andouille flavor. I immediately smelled something different when I opened the spices. It didn’t smell “Cajun” it smelled more southwestern. Like it might have cumin in it despite not listing it in the ingredients list. Upon frying up a test patty I thought it was missing something and tasted a lot like taco mix maybe or maybe just bbq chip flavor. Can’t put my finger exactly on it but it didn’t taste Cajun at all. I grew up in Lake Charles, I know andouille sausage. I upped the red pepper, added cayenne, smoked paprika, coarse black pepper and garlic. It was salty enough so I didn’t add anything g like that. I did mix in a beer. I tried another test patty from what was left in the stuffer and still tastes different from what I was expecting. I am smoking currently over pecan. It’s been going about four hours, should hit the cold water and bloom in another 30 minutes or so. I sure hope the long smoke and some time helps to change the flavor. The fresh patties were not horrible, but it just wasn’t what I was expecting.