Thoughts on when to mix NFDM

[buzzy]

I just started using ECA to make summer sausage last year. Have made 2 batches so far. First 1 not so good .Texture was mushy. Blame it on old ECA. 2nd one was really good. Had the tang I was looking for. The NFDM makes it real hard to mix after night in frig which I always do with my mix before stuffing & smoking. Can I mix the NFDM with the ECA in the morning before smoking an get the same results?
Thanks for guidance in advance.

 

[BGKYSmoker]

Mushy
Did you mix the ECA in and fridge it or use too much?

You can add the nfpdm and eca in just before stuffing/smoking

 

[buzzy]

Mushy
Did you mix the ECA in and fridge it or use too much?

You can add the nfpdm and eca in just before stuffing/smoking

No! it was about 3 years old. Stuffed & in the smoker.
Thanks that is what I wasn't sure about. Plan on cutting back on ice water for first mix then using rest to mix with ECA & NFDM.

 

[bill ace 350]

Maybe try buttermilk powder and some cultured buttermilk instead of the NFDM and ECA?

Just a thought. I liked the results.

 

[mike11891]

I just started using ECA to make summer sausage last year. Have made 2 batches so far. First 1 not so good .Texture was mushy. Blame it on old ECA. 2nd one was really good. Had the tang I was looking for. The NFDM makes it real hard to mix after night in frig which I always do with my mix before stuffing & smoking. Can I mix the NFDM with the ECA in the morning before smoking an get the same results?
Thanks for guidance in advance.

 

[mike11891]

I just started using ECA to make summer sausage last year. Have made 2 batches so far. First 1 not so good .Texture was mushy. Blame it on old ECA. 2nd one was really good. Had the tang I was looking for. The NFDM makes it real hard to mix after night in frig which I always do with my mix before stuffing & smoking. Can I mix the NFDM with the ECA in the morning before smoking an get the same results?
Thanks for guidance in advance.

 

[BGKYSmoker]

Dont add your ECA to the water. ECA gets mixed directly into the meat

 

[buzzy]

Dont add your ECA to the water. ECA gets mixed directly into the meat

Right. Did wrong on the way I stated that.

 

[indaswamp]

When making smoked sausages, I've started mixing the NFDM powder in with the added water and using my immersion blender to emulsify it into a smooth thick paste. This has eliminated the small clumps of powdered milk I use to get in the mix. Very thorough blend now...