Newbie from South Texas

[fielies]

Hi rxak 1031  what heat soars are you using , or do you lite, sawdust, sorry for these simple questions

 

[rxak1031]

Hi fielies,

I use mesquite chips in a cast iron skillet, sometimes I soak them in water sometimes I dont.

 

[fielies]

when i hot  smoke sausage , the skin become tough , making it difficult to eat, what am i doing wrong ?

should i rather cold smoke, can i cold smoke with a wood smoker ?

 

[rxak1031]

When I smoke sausage I start at 120 F for one hour, then I bump it up to 135 F for another hour, then to 165 F until internal temperature reaches 155 F.  I have always done it this way and have no problem with the casing.

 

[rxak1031]

You can cold with a wood smoker but it would be difficult to obtain the smoke, since your temperature is not that high.

 

[frosty]

Welcome, nice looking smoker, and the sausage looks delicious!  Good luck, send more Q-view.

 

[rxak1031]

Thanks

 

[alelover]

That's why an amazin smoker is so great. You can cold smoke when it's 40ºF out.

 

[jno51]

Well aboard from North Texas. Nice looking sausage and smoker as well. "UP IN SMOKE"

 

[tyotrain]

Welcome to SMF its nice to have ya.. There is lots to learn  and great people to learn from.. Have fun and Happy smoking..