Winter smokin' in Minnesota

[Ranger619]

Hello!

Got back into deer hunting, which led to venison trimmings, which led to grinding for burger, which led to thoughts of sausage, which led me here. :)

Just mixed up a batch of snack sticks using 80/20 beef and Walton's seasonings - only a 5 pound tester batch as a trial run. Tested out the new 7L (11 pound) Hakka sausage stuffer and I'm impressed! Only one blowout using 19mm collagen casings and virtually no air pockets.

They are resting in the fridge now and will be going on my MES 30 with a AMNPS and hickory pellets tomorrow. I'm used to my BGE, so going electric for this is a new adventure. Already pre-seasoned it and made a "jig" for the top to fit 6 oak dowels for hanging sausage.

Great site - lots of info here!

Scott

 

[SmokinAl]

Good luck & take some photo's!
Al

 

[Ranger619]

First smoke on the MES 30 (snack sticks) is underway in less than ideal conditions. Here is the link:

https://www.smokingmeatforums.com/threads/snow-day-in-mn-snack-sticks-on-the-mes-30.273357/

Scott

 

[gary s]

Good morning and welcome to the forum from a cloudy, windy and warm day here in East Texas, and the best site on the web. Lots of great people with tons of information on just about everything.

Gary