Dry Style Summer Sausage

[BGKYSmoker]

Ok

Been since the dinosaurs died since i mixed 10lbs at the same time.

7lbs 90/10 GB and 3lbs fresh ground butt.

Very cold and my fingers are cold as i mixed by hand the 10lbs.
Mixed until it had even distrobution.

Split the 10 into 2 5lbs batches and mixed good. Still very cold.

My SS mix. This is a pre mix i am testing. If the chubs turn out good i will tell you what mix.

Split the mix and did a hand mix on 5lbs.

Added the mixed 5 to the unmixed and used the rest of the dry to combine into a 10lb batch. Us no water except on your hands to mix so the meat dont stick to you. Remember Dry SS, Any extra water they will take longer.

Ok now i have mixed 10lbs.
Into a zip lock and fridge for 36 hours. Yes i know its going to be stiff. Just wet hands add my last dry item then stuff into collagen middles.

BBL

 

[daveomak]

Well, you forced me to look up Middle Collagen casings...

 

[BGKYSmoker]

Well, you forced me to look up Middle Collagen casings...

Hope it didnt hurt. BAAAAHAHAHA
:confused::confused::confused::confused::confused::confused::confused:

 

[crazymoon]

N, Looking good,I'm in!

 

[daveomak]

I've got natural beef middles in the refer... Just wondered what sizes etc... I did catch my hangnail.. tore it off... didn't hurt too much... LOL !!!

 

[Rafter H BBQ]

Lookin good Rick, I'm in!

 

[BGKYSmoker]

I've got natural beef middles in the refer... Just wondered what sizes etc... I did catch my hangnail.. tore it off... didn't hurt too much... LOL !!!

:D:D

Keep them natural middles well salted. Do you invert and scrape them.

 

[daveomak]

https://www.butcherspantry.com/natural-casings/cut-tied-beef-middles-24-in-x-12-14-in
I haven't used them yet... Don't know if they've been scraped... I'm thinking they "may" be, by looking at them...

 

[tropics]

Rick you need a KA to mix that much,my fingers would be ready to fall off
Richie

 

[daveomak]

Beef Middles from the "Butcher's Pantry".... Here is how they are delivered...

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[BGKYSmoker]

Rick you need a KA to mix that much,my fingers would be ready to fall off
Richie

I have one but found the fat can heat and smear.

 

[BGKYSmoker]

Did the last mix in this morning.
5lbs at a time.

ECA and Trehalose.

Half mixed.

All 10 and the rest of the mix.

Time to stuff.

Hickory started at 140* with the 6" amazn tube.

 

[driedstick]

Looks like they are already getting some good color.

 

[BGKYSmoker]

Been long night, cooling now then into the front hanging area to loose some weight.

 

[pc farmer]

Been long night, cooling now then into the front hanging area to loose some weight.

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Wow. I am wore out. Lol. Lookin good as always

 

[crazymoon]

N, Nice looking SS!

 

[BGKYSmoker]

Hanging to loose some weight (shrinkage) 17% Loss will make a shelf stable SS. 30% loss will make a dry (hard) SS.
I have a small fan for air circulation.
Prob looking around 2-4 weeks. I'm not worried about mold, vinegar or red wine will take care of that if needed.

 

[doubles shooter]

Patiently waiting for the results. Sounds like it'll be great.

 

[BGKYSmoker]

Going to be while but they are on target.

My fridge of goodies.

 

[daveomak]

Holey Moley they look soooooo good...