Sweet and spicy BBQ venison snack sticks??

[mallard1717]

Happy New year everyone. I picked up a high mountain "sweet and spicy" snack stick kit. Mixed 70% duck 30% pork butt. They were good but not really sweet or spicy. Can I add BBQ sauce right to the mix before stuffing? Thanks in advance for your wisdom.

 

[dward51]

Yes, you can "alter" or amend any store bought spice mix as you like.  I've modified the flavor profile of store bought several times when I, like you, thought it needed a little something extra.  Adding BBQ sauce or other spices should not alter the amount of cure needed either.  That only changes if you use more meat.

I often take crushed red pepper (think pizza pepper) and run it through my spice grinder to make it a little finer (but not to the point of becoming a powder).  That adds some spice with flavor as opposed to just heat like adding cayenne (but, I guess it depends on how much of a pepper head you are as to what you add).  For extra sweet, try adding honey. 

 

[mallard1717]

Thanks dward51

 

[dirtsailor2003]

Not sure I'd add BBQ sauce to a premixed spice mix.

If you do start with a small batch like 1 pound. That way you aren't wasting a large quantity of meat.

If you like the outcome adjust the amount for larger quantities.