More venison hotdogs, venison bologna and Russian doctor’s sausage

[Boris1]

Nice Job. What 30 lb stuffer do yo have. I wouldnt even dare attempt using mine for hotdogs. Gen 1 cabelas
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Thanks!! And I have a 30lb LEM motorized stuffer that’s I bought like 2 years ago

 

[BugHunter]

I don't know if folks here will get upset if I resurrect some old thread like this, but, I don't see info on making hot dogs anywhere. Is there a place to discuss such things like, what casing to use, what process to use, etc? I bet I have not purchased 5 pounds of hot dogs in the last 40 years, as they've never been a favorite item of mine. But, if I were to make some I bet I'd change my tune. Any guidance on where to start is appreciated.

TIA.

 

[Boris1]

I don't know if folks here will get upset if I resurrect some old thread like this, but, I don't see info on making hot dogs anywhere. Is there a place to discuss such things like, what casing to use, what process to use, etc? I bet I have not purchased 5 pounds of hot dogs in the last 40 years, as they've never been a favorite item of mine. But, if I were to make some I bet I'd change my tune. Any guidance on where to start is appreciated.

TIA.

You can open,ask,comment on any old thread. If you would like a headstart I’d recommend watching a couple videos….. go on YouTube and search Duncan Henry “hotdogs” and two guys in a cooler “hotdogs” watch those and a lot of question will Be answered and if not reach out we’ll be glad to help! I personally you 28mm sometime 32mm cellulose casings from Walton’s inc “ they have a black stripe going down them” and they peel
Off when cooking step is over … hardest part is getting the emulsion/meat mixture fine enough and also not getting a tough bite final Product…I’ve done triple grind in a grinder and the double grind followed by a champion juicer … I like the champion juicer…. Ill Stop there and go Ahead watch those videos and let me know if you have any questions!

 

[BugHunter]

You can open,ask,comment on any old thread. If you would like a headstart I’d recommend watching a couple videos….. go on YouTube and search Duncan Henry “hotdogs” and two guys in a cooler “hotdogs” watch those and a lot of question will Be answered and if not reach out we’ll be glad to help! I personally you 28mm sometime 32mm cellulose casings from Walton’s inc “ they have a black stripe going down them” and they peel
Off when cooking step is over … hardest part is getting the emulsion/meat mixture fine enough and also not getting a tough bite final Product…I’ve done triple grind in a grinder and the double grind followed by a champion juicer … I like the champion juicer…. Ill Stop there and go Ahead watch those videos and let me know if you have any questions!

Cool beans, I'l be watching tonight. Always been curious how they were made and I saw yours with the black stripe and wondered... how does that work? Now I've got it! Thanks!

 

[BugHunter]

After watching the DH vid, I was going to ask how you did the 'bowl cutter' part of it. But you answered that above with the Champion Juicer. That went over my head on the first read. I didn't know what a Champion juicer was. Looks like those are no longer sold, so either a food processor or blender is what he mentions in the video.

 

[chopsaw]

I bet I have not purchased 5 pounds of hot dogs in the last 40 years,

Your profile says you're 26 . I never been that good at math ,,, but somethings not adding up .

 

[BugHunter]

You can open,ask,comment on any old thread. If you would like a headstart I’d recommend watching a couple videos….. go on YouTube and search Duncan Henry “hotdogs” and two guys in a cooler “hotdogs” watch those and a lot of question will Be answered and if not reach out we’ll be glad to help! I personally you 28mm sometime 32mm cellulose casings from Walton’s inc “ they have a black stripe going down them” and they peel
Off when cooking step is over … hardest part is getting the emulsion/meat mixture fine enough and also not getting a tough bite final Product…I’ve done triple grind in a grinder and the double grind followed by a champion juicer … I like the champion juicer…. Ill Stop there and go Ahead watch those videos and let me know if you have any questions!

I watched both those videos, both very informative. Between the two, I think I could actually try it using my braun food processor. I'd need to work on the blade though. Two guys says that's not sharp enough. Probably would be a fun thing to try someday.

In maybe my late teens or very early 20s, a guy who owned a local mom n pop store made me a sandwich using a Country Store smoked sausage. I had never had them before and I was hooked. They lived near Picture Rocks which was just past the Country Store in Pennsdale. So he drove by daily and sold lots of their stuff. Later I did work for a company out that way and also drove past frequently, so I was stopping in all the time.

Unfortunately they shut down few years ago due to a horrible accident, where a woman running a grinder was killed when she fell in it. It put them out of business, instantly. But a local businessman decided to save the place and bought it, so it's been reopened, and under the same name. Not that I ever bought a lot of dogs/sausages anyway, but after having one of those smoked sausages, I can't recall ever buying dogs again. I like them, but rarely have stuff like that, and when I'm at the store I always choose the smoked ones.

Have you ever tried emulsifying in a food processor? Or anyone else here for that matter? I'd be curious what sort of results anyone had and with what machine.

For curiosity I googled bowl cutter and I see there's a light duty import one available that's ~$350. Others are 2500 and up, so not a toy for a person who isn't serious about it. I've always wanted a Robot Coupe also, but they're some pricey kit as well. My two older sisters had one for a business they ran, but both are gone and I'm sure one of the kids has it now. I made some frames and things for them to use with it. They sliced hot peppers and stuff by the 55 gal drum using that thing. I don't recall them ever using a bowl on it, though I'm sure it came with one, as I think all do. And I'd almost bet it never touched a piece of meat.

 

[Boris1]

I watched both those videos, both very informative. Between the two, I think I could actually try it using my braun food processor. I'd need to work on the blade though. Two guys says that's not sharp enough. Probably would be a fun thing to try someday.

In maybe my late teens or very early 20s, a guy who owned a local mom n pop store made me a sandwich using a Country Store smoked sausage. I had never had them before and I was hooked. They lived near Picture Rocks which was just past the Country Store in Pennsdale. So he drove by daily and sold lots of their stuff. Later I did work for a company out that way and also drove past frequently, so I was stopping in all the time.

Unfortunately they shut down few years ago due to a horrible accident, where a woman running a grinder was killed when she fell in it. It put them out of business, instantly. But a local businessman decided to save the place and bought it, so it's been reopened, and under the same name. Not that I ever bought a lot of dogs/sausages anyway, but after having one of those smoked sausages, I can't recall ever buying dogs again. I like them, but rarely have stuff like that, and when I'm at the store I always choose the smoked ones.

Have you ever tried emulsifying in a food processor? Or anyone else here for that matter? I'd be curious what sort of results anyone had and with what machine.

For curiosity I googled bowl cutter and I see there's a light duty import one available that's ~$350. Others are 2500 and up, so not a toy for a person who isn't serious about it. I've always wanted a Robot Coupe also, but they're some pricey kit as well. My two older sisters had one for a business they ran, but both are gone and I'm sure one of the kids has it now. I made some frames and things for them to use with it. They sliced hot peppers and stuff by the 55 gal drum using that thing. I don't recall them ever using a bowl on it, though I'm sure it came with one, as I think all do. And I'd almost bet it never touched a piece of meat.

Yeah country store brand has some good stuff and I recall the lady’s accident it was all over the news.
And no I never tried on a food processor… the grinder I have triple
Grind but you have to keep cold in between grinds or it’ll smear. Or you could even do a double grind but the bite would be a thicker batter/meat paste more like sausage