Unstuffed Smoked Beef Pepperoni Sticks with Qview

[TomKnollRFV]

How do I stop eating them Bear!? LOL I unthaw a package and it's gone in an hour!

 

[Bearcarver]

How do I stop eating them Bear!? LOL I unthaw a package and it's gone in an hour!

I can't help you there, other than freeze them in small packs, and try to only thaw out one at a time.

I got the same problem.

Bear

 

[Preacher Man]

I just finished a hybrid batch of these and Bearcarver 's Bear logs. I'm hooked. This will definitely be my go to when I need to clear some ground meat out of the freezer.

My kid got out of bed at 1 am last night and asked if she could have another meat stick. I think that's a good sign!

Since I did a hybrid batch, I posted stuff on his logs thread. My pictures and observations can be found here:https://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t...s-slightly-hot-bearcarver-qview.103811/page-6

 

[Bearcarver]

That's Great, Preacher Man!!
Sounds like she really likes them!!
I'm real glad to hear that!

Bear

 

[nanuk]

I gotta tell you, around my house, we don't like too much heat.

So when I first made a batch of BearLoaf, I made it flatish and froze it as I didn't have my smoker ready yet.

Then I made some 2lb loafs and they were a bit much for me for sandwich meat.
So on BearCarver's advice, I made his pepper stix recipe, and even reduced the pepper, and it made a nice sammie loaf.... tasted similar to summer sausage.

Well, a couple weeks ago, I dug out that flat of original "Loaf" and thawed it, tossed it into the smoker with some other meat.

once it was done, I just froze it whole.

one day making pasta, (my wife likes veggie sauce, mine HAS TO have meat) I fried up that flat loaf, and cubed it and put in in my sauce!

All I can say is WOW! Does it ever kick up Pasta a few notches!
Ima making more just like that! About 3/4" think in a big flat loaf, and smoke it for pasta sauce!

MMMMM.... Good!

Thanks BearCarver for your input on this site!

 

[Bearcarver]

Thank You Nanuk!!
What a Great Idea!!
Sounds like my "Mini-Bear-Loaf" would be perfect size for that!!
Smoked Mini-Bear-Loaves (All Beef)

Bear

 

[kilroy]

I made these and the loaves a couple years ago and I loved them.............everybody loved them. I wonder how they would work in a small hot rod casing? I am going to make them again and think I will try it both ways.

 

[Bearcarver]

I made these and the loaves a couple years ago and I loved them.............everybody loved them. I wonder how they would work in a small hot rod casing? I am going to make them again and think I will try it both ways.

Thank You Kilroy!!
That should work Fine!!
I would guess the cased ones would look a lot Prettier, but the unstuffed ones will be more Tasty. Please report back with results.
And Thanks for the Like.

Bear

 

[kilroy]

Thank You Kilroy!!
That should work Fine!!
I would guess the cased ones would look a lot Prettier, but the unstuffed ones will be more Tasty. Please report back with results.
And Thanks for the Like.

Bear

I am not worried about the pretty, just trying to figure a way out of not having to roll 10 pounds of these individually, (I am lazy). I am just wondering if the smoke will penetrate the casings good, therefore the experiment. I love the flavor of these and have to say it is one of the best recipes I have come across. My neices and nephews hit me up for some awhile back and I was out so I am going to try it again soon. Looks like we might have time for some of these projects now if the supplies are available. Thanks again.

 

[BGKYSmoker]

Real nice job on them pepperoni sticks. I wonder how some F-LC Bactoferm would work in the recipe..Hmmmmm

 

[Bearcarver]

I am not worried about the pretty, just trying to figure a way out of not having to roll 10 pounds of these individually, (I am lazy). I am just wondering if the smoke will penetrate the casings good, therefore the experiment. I love the flavor of these and have to say it is one of the best recipes I have come across. My neices and nephews hit me up for some awhile back and I was out so I am going to try it again soon. Looks like we might have time for some of these projects now if the supplies are available. Thanks again.

If you're actually Lazy, like me, try one of the ones below.
Same Mix, only much easier & no stuffing:
Smoked Bear Loaf (All Beef)
Smoked Mini-Bear-Loaves (All Beef)

Bear

 

[Bearcarver]

Real nice job on them pepperoni sticks. I wonder how some F-LC Bactoferm would work in the recipe..Hmmmmm

Probably, but I'm picky with my mixes.
I never put anything in any of mine, other than Meat & Seasonings, and TQ of course.
Thanks Rick.

Bear

 

[kilroy]

If you're actually Lazy, like me, try one of the ones below.
Same Mix, only much easier & no stuffing:
Smoked Bear Loaf (All Beef)
Smoked Mini-Bear-Loaves (All Beef)

Bear

I have tried the Smoked Bear Loaf and that gets a 2 thumb up also. I love Anise and the fact that it has Anise seed and Fennel really makes these recipes stand out. Thanks Bearcarver.

 

[Bearcarver]

I have tried the Smoked Bear Loaf and that gets a 2 thumb up also. I love Anise and the fact that it has Anise seed and Fennel really makes these recipes stand out. Thanks Bearcarver.

Thank You!
That's Great, Kilroy!!
I'm glad you're enjoying them!!

Bear