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But it is a package mix called Grandpa Josh's Pepperoni Snack Stick. It is easy and really really good. I put some cheddar cheese in it. In the past, I made it in an oven. But in my smoker, it is truly amazing. If you like more spice, I put pepperjack cheese in it and it kicks it up a notch. I can get you info on where to order if you want.
Are you using regular cheese or a high tempature cheese? I have made ham and cheese sticks in the past but use a high tempature cheese so it does not melt in the smoker.
I have used hi temp cheese in the past, but thought regular cheese tastes better. I used shredded cheddar in this because I was lazy. When I am not lazy, I will buy a brick of cheese and cube it into small chunks. I also leave the stick in one big long casing and bake it that way and cut them into sticks when they have cooled.