smoked a couple logs today

[in. pred]

ate the last batch up this week. so i thawed out more meat to restock. lol 1.5# deer 1# chuck this time. it made two long logs. did all the mixing this morning. rolled wrapped and in fridge till 4. i tried my old way(fire in chamber) in the new smoker. i usedd the pan from my up-rite gas smoker conversion. did it to cut back on fuel since small load. it worked great just like im used to. no fiddling with it. it ran steady @225-275.
charcoal and hickory splits

smoked an hour and half then finished in 215* oven. wife not fan of heavy smoke.

rested then tossed in fridge till morning.

morning taste test :)

 

[in. pred]

taste test was good. tasted just like the last batch even though this was half deer. still same good color and mouth feel. thanks to this forum i now weigh my seasonings. so thanks for those who shared that.

next batch will be 5 pounds! lol i want to see how these logs freeze before making too much. its so easy to whip up, i mite just make as needed. can make it in one day if you start early. i only let the logs cure for 6 hours before smoking. no difference from the over night ones.

 

[chopsaw]

I need a cut shot . Lol .

want to see how these logs freeze

Be interested in your thoughts . I never like it as much after freezing and thawing . The moisture inside swells as it freezes , and changes the texture in my opinion . Cuts through the muscle fibers .

i mite just make as needed.

That's what I do . Some because of my comment above , but also because I like making it , and you can change it up as needed . Like you say , doesn't really take alot .

Those look great .

 

[in. pred]

ok there your "cut shot".

completely understand! hahaha



yes your rite! the two times i had frozen summer sausage it was spongy and kinda watery. i dont know why this would be any different.

 

[in. pred]

cracked open the second log this morning. i wanted to try an egg sandwich with this meat. lil mayo an egg and sausage. ended up making a second sammy! lol

while i was at it, i did sexier meat porn shot for ya chopsaw. :)

 

[chopsaw]

there your "cut shot".

Tells the whole story . Looks good .