Bloom time

[geo315]

So, made some smoked kielbasa a new way for me. 2 hours of smoke at 130-140. Then a water bath ( in a bag ) to temp. Quick to get there. but, the bloom seemed longer. Way more moist. Great texture, but I had to leave it to bloom a long time. Since I am writing this post and not sick, I guess I' m ok. lol. However, has anyone done the water thing and bla bla the bloom thing. I just not used to the quickness of this process. Is it a longer bloom period? Thanx Geo.

 

[wild west]

I usually finish sausage in water bath ( sous vide for smaller sausage or turkey roaster on the stove top for SS). If you are refering to darker color as blooming your short time in the smoker will atribute to both the color and moist texture. I like to take mine to IT of 135 or 140 before it takes a bath. Thats usually about 6hrs of smoke. The last 15 or 20 degrees is the slowest part if you prefer to finish in the smoker

 

[geo315]

Thanks for that info. Geo.