Philly cheese steak brats

[pc farmer]

Did you ship mine out yet?

Its all gone, thats why I am making more this weekend.    

I will ship some out.

 

[inkjunkie]

When I get my SS check next month planning on getting a stuffer, I no doubt will have a boat load of questions. Kielbasa is high on the list. Looked thru Owens BBQ site, they have a lot of interesting sounding spice packages available. Your Philly Cheese brats may be the first ones I try.

 

[pc farmer]

I bough a boat load of seasoning for them.

I am doing the Wisconsin brats to tomorrow.

Check out northern tools for a stuffer.  I love mine.

 

[inkjunkie]

I bough a boat load of seasoning for them.

I am doing the Wisconsin brats to tomorrow.


Check out northern tools for a stuffer.  I love mine.

Is this.......

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200449319_200449319

the one you got? The only other one they have listed is a 15 pound unit for a substantial amount more $$$

 

[pc farmer]

Is this.......

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200449319_200449319

the one you got? The only other one they have listed is a 15 pound unit for a substantial amount more $$$

Thats it. Just like the lem one. But the lem has steel gears.

 

[daveomak]

Ink... morning....  the 5# stuffer is very versatile....  Greasing the o-ring and stuffing tub is important for ease in stuffing and adding a small amount of liquid to the meat also...    the thermo-plastic gears won't be a problem....   

 

[Rafter H BBQ]

I have the same 5# stuffer & it's been great ! Thumbs Up

 

[inkjunkie]

Ink... morning....  the 5# stuffer is very versatile....  Greasing the o-ring and stuffing tub is important for ease in stuffing and adding a small amount of liquid to the meat also...    the thermo-plastic gears won't be a problem....   

Morning Sir...what type of grease? Got some synthetic chassis stuff in the garage. ..have some white lithium as well...

Just kidding. Crisco suffice? How did you know I was concerned about the plastic gears? With that particular stuffer being on sale I will not be waiting til next month....

 

[daveomak]

I use Crisco....   

 

[hoity toit]

for your first time that's dam good., very nice even links..,,, thumbs up dude.

 

[pc farmer]

 
for your first time that's dam good., very nice even links..,,, thumbs up dude.

Thanks man, its not as hard as I thought it might be.

 

[voodoochile]

I made Philly Cheesesteak and Bacon cheeseburger brats as well as 2 other brats of my own recipe . I just cooked up a sample of each ........... OMG ! 

                                                                                             

 They are Great !!!!! 

 

[4x15mph]

Cfarmer, nice job and they look great!

Do you think I might be able to use this option for a stuffer:

http://www.walmart.com/ip/KitchenAid-Sausage-Stuffer-Kit/8065414

I have the kitchen aid so it seems like an inexpensive way to give this a try

 

[daveomak]

Cfarmer, nice job and they look great!

Do you think I might be able to use this option for a stuffer:

http://www.walmart.com/ip/KitchenAid-Sausage-Stuffer-Kit/8065414

I have the kitchen aid so it seems like an inexpensive way to give this a try

I started stuffing using one of those...  they don't work that well and are a PITA to use....   Put your money toward a dedicated vertical stuffer...   Northern tool or grizzly have them at a decent price....   The grinder part on those stuffers are built with lots of slop in the auger and they grind chunks well but if you want to grind a second pass, you are out of luck...  the meat squeezes out around the auger.....   

Dave

 

[pc farmer]

I made Philly Cheesesteak and Bacon cheeseburger brats as well as 2 other brats of my own recipe . I just cooked up a sample of each ........... OMG ! :sausage:



                                                                                             :drool:


 They are Great !!!!! 

I have the bacon cbeeseburger one too. I have alot of them to try.

Cfarmer, nice job and they look great!

Do you think I might be able to use this option for a stuffer:

http://www.walmart.com/ip/KitchenAid-Sausage-Stuffer-Kit/8065414

I have the kitchen aid so it seems like an inexpensive way to give this a try

Thanks.

And as Dave said. Get a dedicated stuffer. Mine was 79 bucks.

 

[4x15mph]

I'll have to go the dedicated stuffer once I am hooked but for now, I have the kitchen aid attachment(s) and I have watched a few videos on youtube using these specific attachments.  They sure make it look easy 

I plan to do these on Friday so I will have pics then.  I bought casings yesterday although my butcher steered me towards the synthetics that he had but I think that was because he only sold the real casings in batches that do 70+ pounds.  

I am going to do a knock-off of the philly cheesesteak using fresh vegetables (peppers, onions), spices, and cheese.  I hope to grill these for the superbowl

Thanks for the help and links.  I will order some of ths spices so they are here for my next batches.

 

[timberjet]

I used to stuff with my KA food grinder attachment and a if you can believe it did hundreds of pounds of venison ss. Never again. Save your pennies and get a stuffer as soon as you can. I didn't make sausage for a year after that debacle. Just make sure your meat is nearly frozen for the first and second grind. You can get aftermarket knives and plates that help a lot too.

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Just had to throw that in there. GO HAWKS!

 

[4x15mph]

I'll have to get a dedicated stuffer if I plan to do this regularly but for my occasional stuffing, this worked out well.  It definitely helped to have 2 people and I would say that this was a lot of work.  I grinded my own meat (beef/pork), doing 2 passes through the grinder (1st coarse, 2nd pass coarse with spices/veggies/sharp cheddar) and then stuffed the sausage.  There are some learning curves but all in all it worked.  

Here are a couple of pictures of the Philadelphia Cheesesteak Brats.  They are in the refrig "aging" overnight and they will be devoured tonight or tomorrow.

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[shinny]

 
I'll have to get a dedicated stuffer if I plan to do this regularly but for my occasional stuffing, this worked out well.  It definitely helped to have 2 people and I would say that this was a lot of work.  I grinded my own meat (beef/pork), doing 2 passes through the grinder (1st coarse, 2nd pass coarse with spices/veggies/sharp cheddar) and then stuffed the sausage.  There are some learning curves but all in all it worked.  

Here are a couple of pictures of the Philadelphia Cheesesteak Brats.  They are in the refrig "aging" overnight and they will be devoured tonight or tomorrow.

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• 4x15mph
• Jan 31, 2015

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• 4x15mph
• Jan 31, 2015

Looks terrific. I can't wait to start doing sausage. I've been reading everything I can and hoping I'll get a grinder for my B-Day.

 

[cactuskid]

Oh man they all look fantastic. There are no bad brats.

  where did you buy the seasonin ????  This is one I will have to try.