These sausages take a LOOOONG Time

[cstallings]

At 2:40 PM the IT temp was 118

3:40 - 126

4:40 - 131

5:40 - 135

6:40 - 136

7:40 - 138

I guess this is normal?  Temp is currently set at 160, but it goes up to 175-177 each time the heating element kicks in then back down to 160.  It was a slightly lower range earlier today.  This is my first time to smoke...using a MES 30 and MAV 732.  

I have more respect for you guys now 

!  

 

[woodcutter]

The amount of cold sausage you fill your smoker can slow things down. I think you are doing well, temp is slowly climbing, your smoker temp is not too hot. You will have some nice sausage when you are done.

How did you start at 118?

What kind of sausage are you making?
 

 

[cstallings]

Venison summer sausage. IT temp to 147....this is a slow process. Getting sleepy!:grilling_smilie:

 

[bmudd14474]

Summer sausage takes a while because of how big it is and how slow your cooking it.

 

[cstallings]

The amount of cold sausage you fill your smoker can slow things down. I think you are doing well, temp is slowly climbing, your smoker temp is not too hot. You will have some nice sausage when you are done.

How did you start at 118?

What kind of sausage are you making?

 

Didn't start at 118. 118 was after I dried for close to 1.5 hours.

 

[woodcutter]

This is one of those time patience will pay off. Summer sausage casings are pretty large and will probably take a little longer climbing the temp ladder. Be sure to post a few pictures, summer sausage is a favorite.