Cold smoking sausage

[SCBBQ]

I'm going to attempt some pepperoni and some Hungarian sausage recipes next week - both call for cold smoking for a few hours.

I'm worried that my big commercial pellet smoker will get too hot in the making of any smoke.. it doesn't have super low settings..

Has anyone just used one of the cocktail smoke machines? Seems like I could utilize this and the temporary tent I build over the hang rack they are in during the first couple of days.

 

[LoydB]

Those aren’t going to produce enough smoke to do anything. Get a pellet tube so you don’t have to use the smoker for anything but a container.

https://www.amazon.com/MAZE-N-Pellet-Tube-Smoker-Design/dp/B00CS6YFIC

 

[BigW.]

Or a pellet tray AMNPS, which can burn pellet dust. This is what I use for cold smoking cheese.

 

[smokerjim]

As mentioned the tube or tray , you can use a cardboard box also if you can find one big enough

 

[indaswamp]

Go with the tube for your application....and use wood dust instead of pellets that is my recommendation. you will also need a top vent of some kind for the smoke to escape.

Wait until after fermentation before smoking the salami. Also, the ambient temp. needs to be around 65ish degrees F or lower.

 

[SCBBQ]

Thanks guys! Any chance this would be an upgrade to what you are speaking of?

https://www.amazon.com/Smokehouse-Products-9500-000-0000-Smoke-Generator/dp/B00FPQPWMK/ref=psdc_553774_t4_B00CS6YFIC

 

[indaswamp]

I watched the video....first thought- Man that is a LOT of white smoke! Then I see this is burning pellets.....no wonder....

This is a great example of why I recommend burning dust for cold smoking......

 

[BigW.]

Upgrade, meaning more money? Then yes, that will certainly cost more. I'd spend the $25 and get a tray or tube. As long as you have some air flow, these will give you good clean smoke.

 

[bill ace 350]

Check out your local Dollar General

Couldn't pass it up.

5 bucks at the Dollar Store. Went in for cat food and saw it. Thought I'd give it a try.

www.smokingmeatforums.com

 

[SCBBQ]

Thanks guys - I bought a tube and some dust/fine chips on Amazon... appreciate the feedback!

 

[LoydB]

I had that Smokehouse unit - it sucks.