Can i hang my UMAi in my basement?

[porkies]

Hi all!

Im new to the forum and most humbly seek your knowledge!

I've bought UMAi salumi 50/500mm casing for dry agring sausage.

Everywhere i read, the whole idea is to let the sausage dry age in a normal fridge.

My question is: do you think a normal basement will do the trick as well?

Is UMAi marketing the fridge-thing because its easy or because you actually need a fridge for the low temperature?

Basement is maybe around 62 F / 16-17 C degrees.

Big thanks in advance!

Ps. Using cure and culture in my mix ofc Ds.

 

[dirtsailor2003]

Their system relays on the fridge too work. If you are going to use their bags you need to use a fridge.

 

[porkies]

Ok, thanks dirtsailor.

Is there anything special going on inside a fridge that those bags rely on? or is it just because of the low temperature?

 

[crazymoon]

Ok, thanks dirtsailor.

Is there anything special going on inside a fridge that those bags rely on? or is it just because of the low temperature?

Your fridge will draw moisture out of the unit as the sausage shrinks.You need a full size fridge not a dorm size as the smaller one doesn't take moisture out.

 

[porkies]

Roger that, thanks CM

 

[BGKYSmoker]

Your going to need lower temps. Your household fridge will work great.

I use a small dorm style fridge for my UMAi with 0 issues.

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• BGKYSmoker
• Mar 23, 2017

 

[porkies]

looks perfect! Well i made 10lbs yesterday! First batch ever. Going into fridge tomorrow:)

Thanks Nepas