Summer Sausage UMAi Style

[BGKYSmoker]

Got the new UMAi SS casings soaking this morning. I 

I was asked what size are they.

Approx 17" long and 2 1/4" flat. That makes a finished SS around 2.5" round.

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• Sep 24, 2017

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• Sep 24, 2017

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• Sep 24, 2017

Going with the UMAi SSmix and pre measured kosher/cure 1 mix.

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• Sep 24, 2017

 

[SmokinAl]

I'm going to have to give those bags a try this winter, when it cools down around here.

Al

 

[BGKYSmoker]

Mixed the meat with 80/20. No added water.

Used the KA with dough hook.

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• Sep 24, 2017

Cover and fridge for couple hours while i clean up and get smoker going @140*

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• Sep 24, 2017

Ok now

Stuffing time.

I take the meat to the end of the tube, eliminates air pocket at the tied end.

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• Sep 24, 2017

One chub stuffed. The casing are pre punched with very small holes along 1 side. I tried to make an air pocket between meat and casing and i had 0.

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• Sep 24, 2017

Went with a supplied zip tie on one chub.

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• Sep 24, 2017

Rings on the others. I still like the rings.

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So on a 5lb batch of SS using the UMAi casings i got 3 & 3/4 chubs.

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• Sep 24, 2017

Smoker time @140* for 1.5 hours (no smoke at this temp)

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• Sep 24, 2017

 

[crazymoon]

N, They are looking good !