Snack sticks schedule

[bobrap]

Gonna try some venison snack sticks this weekend. Plan on grinding and mixing seasoning, then in the fridge overnight. Stuff the next day and again in the fridge overnight (don't have time to smoke and stuff same day). Obviously, smoke on day three. Shouldn't be a problem leaving the stuffed collagen casings in the fridge overnight, should there? Thanks, appreciate the knowledge and wisdom.

 

[JckDanls 07]

This will be ok....

But if you can.. for times sake ... I would suggest mixing (hope you are going to use some type of cure.. there was no mention of it) and stuffing the same day... it will then cure (in the casing) overnight...

 

[poacherjoe]

This will be ok....

But if you can.. for times sake ... I would suggest mixing (hope you are going to use some type of cure.. there was no mention of it) and stuffing the same day... it will then cure (in the casing) overnight...

It will be easier to stuff this way vs waiting overnight !

 

[bobrap]

Yes, there is cure #1 in it. So the meat will cure in bulk. My problem is limited time each day. I'm was primarily concerned about the casings. Haven't used collagen before.

 

[TNJAKE]

I missed the part in your schedule where you send some to Jake!

 

[pc farmer]

I do almost the same plan. I grind and mix, then into the fridge over night, it will get stiff. If its to stiff add very little water and remix then stuff.

 

[poacherjoe]

I missed the part in your schedule where you send some to Jake!

That's one crafty dude there now!!

 

[WildThings]

What they said! I just finished a 15# batch of venison sweet & spicy with jalapenos and cheddar cheese snack sticks. They came out excellent. I actually ground, added spice and cure, mixed and then into fridge overnite. The next day I stuffed. Had to keep adding water to get it loose enough to stuff but worked it out. Waited another day to smoke. Next time I will stuff and let it cure in the casing instead of the bowls

 

[crazymoon]

BR, I usually stuff and then leave in the fridge for a day, never had any issues! Just make sure you air dry well before adding smoke.

 

[uncle eddie]

When I store my bulk sausage mix in the fridge overnight I always, before I seal the meat container, place plastic wrap directly on the meat surface squeezing out the air bubbles. This will help with not getting any air-discolored meat in the sausage mix. Once that is accomplished I go ahead and do the rest of the seal.

 

[JckDanls 07]

Had to keep adding water to get it loose enough

Next time let it set out on the counter and come up to room temp before remixing/stuffing ... This helps make it more workable ... needs less water ..

 

[bobrap]

Thanks for all the help and ideas, guys. Much appreciated.