Sausage Stuffing And A Book Recomendation

[farmerdd]

I have an old meat grinder with a crank that attaches to a table. I read in the "sausage" forum that they can be used to stuff sausages but not very well. First of all, is there a place I can get a funnel for sausage stuffing? What problems are there when using the grinder as a stuffer as opposed to a real stuffer?

Second, someone listed a book for sausage makers to read. What was the name of that book? I figured I could just go to amazon and find it but there are way more books on sausage than I figured.

Thanks in advance.

 

[chef jimmyj]

You can use a Grinder for stuffing but it is Slow because it is some what difficult to maintain a consistent flow and pressure. You will most likely have more air pockets from gaps forming as you add more meat. For about $85 you can get a 5Lb Grizzly Stuffer that will get the job done nicely.

Home Production of Quality Meats and Sausages by Stanley Marianski is highly rated. 

Great Sausage Recipes and Meat Curing by Rytek Kutas is popular as well. 

Frankly I don't own any books as there is a wealth of More Accurate Recipes here. Anything you can think of is either here or a member will provide a recipe for. Additionally there are several Moderators and other Sausage Guru's like Nepas (Rick), Boykjo and others, who monitor the Sausage Forum to make sure only safe recipes are posted...JJ

 

[smoking b]

What size hand grinder do you have & what kind is it?

 

[fpnmf]

http://www.wedlinydomowe.com/

 

[boykjo]

As jimmy said I would look to a vertical stuffer. stuffing with a hand grinder is unbearable but if you must you will need a kidney plate or a star to go along with your tube. I would go to your local hardware stores and ask them or some local restaurant supply company's.

kidney plate

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• boykjo
• Feb 12, 2013

star plate #30

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• boykjo
• Feb 12, 2013

All I have is the rytek book and I recommend it if you want to get into home made sausage making

Joe

 

[shannon127]

http://www.wedlinydomowe.com/

  Best resource you will find.

 

[diggingdogfarm]

A hand grinder is fine for grinding (as long as it accepts standard plates and knives), but if you're really serious about sausage making, a good stuffer is a must.

The Marianski's "Home Production of Quality Meats and Sausages." provides the most bang for the buck.
I would definitely start with that book.
I have nearly 100 books relating to sausage making and/or meat curing, none of them are perfect, or even close.

~Martin

 

[stevensondrive]

Great Sausage Recipes and Meat Curing by Rytek Kutas is what I use.  I absolutely love the book!!!!  It goes into the details you need for safety.  with this book you have all the details you need to make sausage.  My next sausage will be Sicilin-Italian sausage with wine and cheese. 

you will love making your own sausage and knowing exactly what is it it! 

 

[venture]

All of the books and sites mentioned are top notch.

Another you might enjoy:

http://lpoli.50webs.com/Sausage recipes.htm

Good luck and good smoking.