Raw Beef Mix Storage Question

[Ardbeg]

Hi,

I'm new to sausage making.
I planned to smoke some beef sausages on Sunday.
I added cure to 5 lbs of beef cuts and fat, added Prague #1 as directed and my spices.
I ground the mixture and put it into a gallon ziplock bag uncased and into the fridge.
I got really busy and forgot about it and tomorrow it will have been in there for 3 days.
Is it still good or should I throw it out?

Thanks for any replies.

 

[JckDanls 07]

Still good... carry on as planned... Remix before stuffing... Don't forget... we like pics ...

BTW... welcome to your new addiction (the forums)...

 

[chopsaw]

Pretty common for me to go 3 days sometimes more . Post 'em up when you get them done .

 

[SmokyMose]

Yeah, you're fine, especially with the cure.
What kind of sausage?

 

[smokerjim]

Also if it's to stiff to put in casings just add a little water and mix until it it loosens up some.

 

[Ardbeg]

Thank you all!

I'm going to make a savory sausage in 24-26mm sheep casings.
I want something that goes on a bun like a frank.

After some studying, here's the recipe I came up with...

Beef / Fat 2690 g
Salt 53g
Prague #1 6.7g
Milk powder 107 g
Garlic powder
Mustard powder
Black pepper
Paprika
Soy sauce and Teriyaki sauce as most of the 10% water

Am I making sense here?

 

[JckDanls 07]

Also if it's to stiff to put in casings just add a little water and mix until it it loosens up some.

Also can leave sit out and come to room temp... Makes it easier to stuff as well

 

[Ardbeg]

I cased them up by myself with a jerky gun.
Smoked them at 150 or so for 3.5 hours.
Fired them up on a grill to finish them off.
Not too much to look at, but fun to be around!

Thanks!

 

[tbern]

look excellent, nice job!

 

[Ardbeg]

So the 6 lbs made about 40 frank sized sausages.
They aren't pretty, but they taste great and have a nice snap.
I need to get a stuffer! Jerky gun was brutal...
Thanks all, I was about to pitch the whole batch.

 

[JckDanls 07]

Thanks all, I was about to pitch the whole batch.

Always check here first before doing anything drastic ...

They actually look pretty good.... great job

 

[chopsaw]

Looks good . Nice work .

 

[DRKsmoking]

Nice looking , and like the ingredients.
I could go for a couple in a bun with onions and mustard

David

PS , i have been off for a couple days so
Welcome to the forum from Nova Scotia

 

[Ardbeg]

Always check here first before doing anything drastic ...

They actually look pretty good.... great job

I appreciate this place being so active.
Forums are super valuable when you need timely, informed info about something as vital and specific as I did.

And Thanks!

 

[Ardbeg]

Nice looking , and like the ingredients.
I could go for a couple in a bun with onions and mustard

David

PS , i have been off for a couple days so
Welcome to the forum from Nova Scotia

Thanks!

 

[6GRILLZNTN]

I'll take 3. Looks awesome. Nice job.

 

[Ardbeg]

I'll take 3. Looks awesome. Nice job.

Thanks!

 

[DRKsmoking]

Love food I can just hold in my hand to eat, and a grate serving plate,

David

 

[Brokenhandle]

They look good! Where's that bun and onion line start?

Ryan