Nick87
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While we're on the subject here. I don't like the way sticks turn out after a freeze. Has anyone ever added there spices and cure then froze and thawed back out and stuffed and smoked?
Bearded Butcher summer sausage kit
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WildWill
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Along as you get it to 150 I don't think it matters. I use pink salt and smoke at 120-130 for a hour then crank it to 180 till internal temp hits 150.
WildWill
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Never tried it but I agree they seem to almost turn soggy.
Nick87
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Yes it's like they pick up moisture after freezing.
SD_Prairie_Goat
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Here's the butcher supply I use
Jalapeno Archives - North Central Foods
Sold in 5 pound bags, this cheese will work great in your smoked products without melting in the process.
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Nick87
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Thank you.Here's the butcher supply I use
Jalapeno Archives - North Central Foods
Sold in 5 pound bags, this cheese will work great in your smoked products without melting in the process.
LousyResident
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Yes, and it’s a huge pain in the butt to stuff because it’s way more tacky.
Nick87
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Makes sense. Was it worth it or no? Anymore i might just stick with no casings (ground jerky). It's not the same without the snap though.
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We had other issues of our own fault so it’s hard to say exactly.
WildWill
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After adding cheese ended up with 27lb. No Jalapenos to lazy to run to the store. Gonna let them rest in the fridge a bit before smoking like I usually do. Hopefully it's okay to do with that encapsulated acid stuff. Will smoke them and a bit of jerky when I get home from work.
Bigjay73
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Everything I read says over mixing and temps over 145 are what breakdown the encapsulation. Nice sausage!
WildWill
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It went in last after all grinding and only mixed for 60 seconds per instructions. Between the spices/pink salt, cheese, acid, and early morning I was so over mixing I've sworn to go buy a actual sausage mixer ASAP.
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After cost of shipping basically the same price on Amazon too.
jeremy.b
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I was in the same place, had ice water in the mix to keep it cold, hands wanted to stop working after 5 min...
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Nick87
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I almost jumped on it the. Realized it'll be near jmthe end of January before I get to it. Better wait.
I always waited until I had a bigger order and spread out the cost. I've been real happy with their spice blends.
WildWill
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It's pretty good. Like my recipe better but probably one of the better kits I've tried.
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