Tar on sausage

[dog1234]

Help please I have Tar for a lack of a better word develiping on my sauage. any idea why.

 

[diggingdogfarm]

Sounds like condensation in your smoker is dripping on your sausages.


~Martin

 

[solaryellow]

I agree with Martin. Wipe it off if it is worrying you.

 

[shoneyboy]

Your smoke could be to thick, causing creosote, thin blue smoke is all you want.....

 

[dog1234]

Your smoke could be to thick, causing creosote, thin blue smoke is all you want.....

HOw do I get thin blue. I just posted a question regarding the thick smoke I get.

 

[shoneyboy]

I'm still working on it myself, I'm using propane assisted smoker. I start off with 1 or 2 chunks of wood in my wood pan, allowing it to get to the point of burning, then cover the pan and allow the wood to smolder......It can still get a little thick at times , but I'm working on getting it right.....I haven't had problems with creosote in a long time now, but the smoke flavor is a bit strong....Some people don't like it.....All of my friends and family do.....

 

[BGKYSmoker]

AKA: Black Rain

Closed off vent causing to much moisture to accumulate inside,.
 

 

[venture]

What is the humidity level there this time of year?

Open chimney.  Open intake vents.

Consider AMNS or AMNPS?

Good luck and good smoking.

 

[tjohnson]

Outside temps cold

Moisture in sausage can't get out fast enough

What kind of smoke you using?

 

[dog1234]

What is the humidity level there this time of year?

Open chimney.  Open intake vents.

Consider AMNS or AMNPS?

Good luck and good smoking.

Humidity is high all the time

What is AMNS or AMNPS?

 

[dog1234]

Outside temps cold

Moisture in sausage can't get out fast enough

What kind of smoke you using?

Here is SouthLouisiana temp is very hot and humid, most of the time.

I am using a home made reverse flow. I try to keep water in the tray. Is this causing a problem possibly?

 

[s2k9k]

Humidity is high all the time

What is AMNS or AMNPS?

AMNPS = A-Maze-N Pellet Smoker http://www.amazenproducts.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=AMNPS5X8  A great little smoke generator but not really suited for a reverse flow.

 

[so ms smoker]

  Are you burning green wood?  You only need a small amount of dr, y cured wood. You don't want a thick heavy smoke. Some pics would be helpfull. 

  Mike

 

[dog1234]

  Are you burning green wood?  You only need a small amount of dr, y cured wood. You don't want a thick heavy smoke. Some pics would be helpfull. 

  Mike

Not sure what green wood is. I will send pics next time I smoke.

 

[linguica]

Green wood = live cabium layer (wet and green branch)

http://www.backyardnature.net/woodtwi2.htm                                      

 

[shoneyboy]

Not sure what green wood is. I will send pics next time I smoke.

Freshly cut wood would be what I would consider green wood. Seasoned wood would be something that has had time to dry out.... From what I've been told, it usually takes 3-6 months for wood to be considered seasoned and that is dry enough to use to smoke with, but in the same thought, I have heard of some recommendations to use green Alder to smoke with..... I usually buy my wood from a guy that sells wood for people to use in there fireplaces to heat their homes.....I think it does have something to do with making sure that you allow your sausage to dry a little before you start smoking it. I usually will allow my sausage to dry in the smoker with a fan blowing on it…..

 

[daveomak]

Outside temps cold

Moisture in sausage can't get out fast enough

What kind of smoke you using?

Here is SouthLouisiana temp is very hot and humid, most of the time.

I am using a home made reverse flow. I try to keep water in the tray. Is this causing a problem possibly?

dog, morning....  It could be....  try smoking without the added moisture....   Pics of your smoker, inside as well.... would help...