Venison snack sticks

[NoDakHunter]

Hey all, I have a question regarding the finished IT temp for snack sticks, I mixed and cured my meat 2 days before I stuffed and smoked them. When I pulled them off I found a few sections of them that were only 135-140 degrees. My smoker hasn’t been running very consistent. I am wondering if the whole batch is shot? Some points were at 160 or over. However every section I cut looks good. Thanks for your help

 

[JckDanls 07]

How long were they in the smoker ?

 

[SmokinEdge]

Hey all, I have a question regarding the finished IT temp for snack sticks, I mixed and cured my meat 2 days before I stuffed and smoked them. When I pulled them off I found a few sections of them that were only 135-140 degrees. My smoker hasn’t been running very consistent. I am wondering if the whole batch is shot? Some points were at 160 or over. However every section I cut looks good. Thanks for your help

Personally (speaking for myself) if the meat was deer or elk, and cure #1 was added I’d have no problem eating them. If it was Bear or feral hog maybe not so much. I have though eaten a lot of medium-ish deer and elk and am still here no worse for the wear.

 

[Brokenhandle]

As was asked earlier... how long were they in the smoker? And how long at what finish temps? At 135 to 140 degrees they can become pasteurized and be safe to eat.

Ryan

 

[NoDakHunter]

I would say they were in for around 3-4 hours, I’m new to processing so I appreciate all the feedback!

 

[crazymoon]

NDH, If you're nervous then stick them in the oven on racks at 170* until they shrink a bit.

 

[indaswamp]

I would say they were in for around 3-4 hours, I’m new to processing so I appreciate all the feedback!

3-4 hours with the internal temp. above 135*F; you are safe according to the USDA pasteurization charts.