Need Advice: Can't find NFDM

[wnctracker]

I have checked 4 local grocery stores for the last 2 weeks and can't get ahold of NFDM locally. I'm making brats and always have used NFDM to help hold some fat in since they're half venison half pork. I've never tried it without the NFDM and frankly the brats are so dang good that I don't want to...but I also don't want to keep waiting to make them because it's grilling season!!

1.) Is there a good sub that would serve the same purpose without changing flavor?
2) Should I make them without the NFDM or any substitute, or would that change the brat too much?

 

[crazzycajun]

Use real milk and cut back on the water

 

[wnctracker]

I always use heavy cream rather than water, and mix the NFDM into the cream with the spices before adding to meat...

 

[shoebe]

The NFDM is hanging with the toilet paper

 

[DanMcG]

You might have to order it through a butcher/sausage supplier due to the damn panic buying of the general public.

 

[SmokyMose]

I have checked 4 local grocery stores for the last 2 weeks and can't get ahold of NFDM locally. I'm making brats and always have used NFDM to help hold some fat in since they're half venison half pork. I've never tried it without the NFDM and frankly the brats are so dang good that I don't want to...but I also don't want to keep waiting to make them because it's grilling season!!

1.) Is there a good sub that would serve the same purpose without changing flavor?
2) Should I make them without the NFDM or any substitute, or would that change the brat too much?

I don't know of a substitute except for maybe soy protein concentrate, but I don't know everything ;-)
I don't know that NFDM actually affects the flavor but like you I'd hate to short a recipe you know works. You might try a small batch without it to see....
Have you tried to get some on-line like at Sausagemaker?

 

[wnctracker]

It's so dumb, they're dumping millions of gallons of milk down the drain and people are buying powdered milk....

 

[wnctracker]

I don't know of a substitute except for maybe soy protein concentrate, but I don't know everything ;-)
I don't know that NFDM actually affects the flavor but like you I'd hate to short a recipe you know works. You might try a small batch without it to see....
Have you tried to get some on-line like at Sausagemaker?

Sausage maker has a pound of it for $26 + shipping but I don’t need nearly that much. I usually just use a few packets of nfdm from the grocery store for $4

 

[SmokyMose]

Sausage maker has a pound of it for $26 + shipping but I don’t need nearly that much. I usually just use a few packets of nfdm from the grocery store for $4

You may not have a choice. As long as you keep it sealed up in a dry environment it will last a long time.

 

[LakeErieSMKR]

Butcher Packer sells NFDM for sausage for 3.58 a pound. But there is 13 dollar shipping charge.

 

[zwiller]

Try a health food store. Kinda crazy but I bought few sausage making things there: TVP, potato starch, etc.

LakeErieSMKR Hey there neighbor! In Sandusky.

 

[pushok2018]

As long as you keep it sealed up in a dry environment it will last a long time.

Exactly. I always order NFDM (5 lb) from The Sausage Maker and so far didn't have any issues with it.... BTW, shipping is free if your order totals $75 or more....

 

[smokininthegarden]

Yes, a health food store might have it. The one where I live has it in the bulk food section. You can also use soy
protein concentrate in its place, Kutas in his book lists them as interchangeable. For soy protein use 5%,
NFDM use 12%.

Cal

 

[chopsaw]

I buy the 1 lb 8 oz from sausage maker . Goes a long way ,,, but I use alot . Just used it to make sausage gravy , because I was out of milk .

Anyway , health food store sounds like a good option to buying online . Soy or whey protein if no dry milk .
I'll just throw this out there ,, whole eggs . I use 2 whole eggs per 5 lbs in some brats I make .

 

[chew2475]

I have checked 4 local grocery stores for the last 2 weeks and can't get ahold of NFDM locally. I'm making brats and always have used NFDM to help hold some fat in since they're half venison half pork. I've never tried it without the NFDM and frankly the brats are so dang good that I don't want to...but I also don't want to keep waiting to make them because it's grilling season!!

1.) Is there a good sub that would serve the same purpose without changing flavor?
2) Should I make them without the NFDM or any substitute, or would that change the brat too much?

Saw this on amazon for 9.00

 

[LakeErieSMKR]

Try a health food store. Kinda crazy but I bought few sausage making things there: TVP, potato starch, etc.

LakeErieSMKR Hey there neighbor! In Sandusky.

Hey. just outside toledo. plus a place in lakeside marblehead

 

[bill ace 350]

Maybe try some buttermilk powder?