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[DanMcG]

Nick if the ones you air dried are case hardened , or dry on the outside and not the center, try placing them in a baggy and see if the moisture equalizes. I've never tried it but it should work if they aren't petrified on the outside. either way they do look great! Nice Job!

 

[atcnick]

These came out of the drying fridge after 4 days and about 8 hours air drying at room temp.  The fridge temp was 50F and 80% humidity.  They turned out great!!!!!  No case hardening at all.

 

 

[roller]

Looks like a great job and that is a fine looking young man you have there Starting him out young thats GREAT !!!!

 

[Bearcarver]

Sharing a meat stick with the little guy!

Just doesn't get any better than that!

Bear

 

[atcnick]

Sharing a meat stick with the little guy!

Just doesn't get any better than that!

Bear

Nope, it sure doesnt!!!  

 

[shannon127]

Nick,

How long did you soak your casings?  Sometimes if you don't get all the salt out, the casings will be tough.  Also what temperature do you smoke your Kabanos?   I usually smoke Kabanosy no higher than 145 degrees , them put into a roasting pan covered with water and bake at 180 for 45 minutes.  It sounds counterintuative to bake in water a dried sausage, but by cooking in the water you don't get the dry tough out skin like with hot smoking. Here is a pic of my kabanos http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/g/i/166614/sort/display_order/