Seven Pepper Stix

[Mastercaster]

Christmas festivities with the family exacted a heavy toll on my snack stick inventory. Time to reload for New Year’s so decided to make 10 lbs of my current favorite, Owens Seven Pepper Using 80/20 GB. Added ECA @ 1 tsp/lb and 1 cup NFDM. Put in the Smokinator for 1 hr @ 120, 2 hrs @ 130, 2 hrs @ 140, 1 hr @ 160, then let it ride @ 170 until 154 IT. Used 100% Hickory pellets in the AMNPS after first hour. Rested in fridge over night before cutting and vacuum packing.

And we’re off and running

All stuffed

Into the smoker

Adding smoke

Smoking on the front porch. This is how we do it in East Texas. PS-My wife hates me.

Ready for an overnight rest in the fridge

Cut shot

Bagged

Really like these stick mixes from Owens. Next batch will be their Chipotle Wildfire. Never made it before but I hear it’s good. Thanks for looking.

 

[Prairie_Smoke]

Do you store in the freezer or just let the cure do it's thing?

 

[Mastercaster]

Yes, I store in the freezer after vacuum packing unless I’m going to eat them in the next week or two.

 

[driedstick]

Nice looking sticks!! Will be doing some this next week or so,,,, Got a 20lb motorized stuffer for xmas that I am excited about using.

 

[HalfSmoked]

Nice job they look great.

Warren

 

[6GRILLZNTN]

Great looking sticks!

 

[Mastercaster]

Nice looking sticks!! Will be doing some this next week or so,,,, Got a 20lb motorized stuffer for xmas that I am excited about using.

I’d love to have a motorized stuffer. Can’t wait to see what comes out of yours.

 

[HalfSmoked]

Thanks for the like mastercaster it is appreciated.

Warren

 

[TNJAKE]

Looks great!

 

[Winterrider]

Tasty looking sticks.

 

[SmokinAl]

Awesome looking sticks!
Nice work!
Al

 

[oberst]

Think I’ll order that 7 Pepper; been wondering about it. For you southerners it’s winter in northern Wisconsin !