Gelatin in snack stix

[skhunter]

Anybody add gelatin when making snack stix. I am using 10lbs moose and 6 lbs pork trim. I am thinking of adding some gelatin to get a more moist stick. Anyone have a suggestion as to how much to use.

 

[solaryellow]

I would look to use soy protein concentrate or nonfat dry milk powder to retain moisture instead of gelatin.

 

[mdboatbum]

Give it a try. I was wondering about injecting pork butts with gelatin to give more of that velvety mouth feel. I bet it'd be good in snack sticks.

 

[doctord1955]

Gelatan is used more as a binder or glue!

 

[BGKYSmoker]

Ditto

Gelatin is used more in lunchmeat style processing

If you want moist use some Ames Phos or increase the fat cut in.

 

[skhunter]

I have made deer bacon and really like the texture. I'm shooting for that texture in my stix.

 

[DanMcG]

Like mentioned already I'd go with phosphate, soy protein or dried milk for moister sausage. Gelatin is more of a binder but it will give you that mouth feel. If you try it let us know how it comes out.

 

[mballi3011]

And I don't think that I ever will use gelatin either.

 

[skhunter]

Got them done today. I used 3\4 cup gelatin powder and it came out exactly how I wanted it. It reached 155 IT about 2 hrs quicker than it normally does. Gonna do another batch tommorrow.

 

[BGKYSmoker]

Got them done today. I used 3\4 cup gelatin powder and it came out exactly how I wanted it. It reached 155 IT about 2 hrs quicker than it normally does. Gonna do another batch tommorrow.

Hows about some pics?