sausage guys need advice please

[tomtopping]

Thanks, guys I'm in Canada price is a little higher here for sure 

I will be making 2 kinds of sausage this  weekend  tomato basil and chive and also roasted red pepper and garlic .Should be pretty good   does anyone have a good summer sausage recipe then could share  or pm that be amazing thanks again guys .

 

[SmokyMose]

I've never done summer sausage, Tom, but you've gotten my curiosity up about the tomato and roasted pepper things! Are you using a kielbasa type base? Sounds like fresh, not smoked?
Dan

 

[tomtopping]

I've never done summer sausage, Tom, but you've gotten my curiosity up about the tomato and roasted pepper things! Are you using a kielbasa type base  ? Sounds like fresh, not smoked?

It's my first attempt I'm using pork shoulder and all fresh ingredients  and hog casing. I will cold smoke then toss on the grill and see how that is and  just straight on the grill with others  to determine what i prefer  

 

[tropics]

 
It's my first attempt I'm using pork shoulder and all fresh ingredients  and hog casing. I will cold smoke then toss on the grill and see how that is and  just straight on the grill with others  to determine what i prefer  

I would not recommend cold smoking if they are not cured.If they have the cure you are safe

Richie

 

[SmokyMose]

I would not recommend cold smoking if they are not cured.If they have the cure you are safe
Richie

What tropics said! If you're planning to cold or warm smoke you need to use a cure! If you plan to grill them that's great, just keep them refrigerated or frozen like any fresh meat....

 

[tomtopping]

Ah yess sorry i will be using insta cur sorry 

 

[dirtsailor2003]

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• dirtsailor2003
• May 10, 2016

Here's the last batch of SS I made. The top ingredients are for 1 pound of meat. The bottom three are added per 5 pounds.

 

[tomtopping]

Is the fifth ingredient coriander? Also what is nfdm non-fat dried milk?

 

[dirtsailor2003]

Is the fifth ingredient coriander? Also what is nfdm non-fat dried milk?

Yes and yes.

 

[tomtopping]

WICKED

 

[daveomak]

Great choice !!!!     ....

 

[tropics]

 
Is the fifth ingredient coriander? Also what is nfdm non-fat dried milk?

nfdm is Non Fat Dry Milk

Love new toys

 

[tropics]

The end of the day with all your advice guys this is what i added up with THANKS AGIAN

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• tomtopping
• May 10, 2016

Tom here is another nice little add on for the grinder,it will help keep the grinder cool. You would need the Freeze Pack #8.. I bought the #12 so I know first hand,had to do the 2 hr drive to return it

Richie

http://api.viglink.com/api/click?fo...io2yw4by-5c10448e-0ec7-410f-8701-78c95dae1cb3

 

[mummel]

Do you guys grease the gears on your stuffers?  What do you use?

 

[okie362]

I use food grade silicone spray.  $8 on Amazon I think.

 

[mummel]

The gears dont touch the food though.  Can I use WD40?

 

[dirtsailor2003]

The gears dont touch the food though.  Can I use WD40?

It will run down and onto the plungers. I would not use wd-40. I use food grade silicone. A can lasts forever. You also need to lube the gasket on the plunger. Use the same silicone spray.

If you really don't want to get the food grade silicone then use vegetable oil or olive oil. Just be sure and wash off the gears after each use so it doesn't go rancid. Same goes for the gasket, but that's a given as it needs to come off the plunger and be washed after every use anyways.

 

[daveomak]

 
Do you guys grease the gears on your stuffers?  What do you use?

What gears ??  Where are they located ??   Do you have to remove the housing to get to them ??

Get a picture please.....

 

[mummel]

The LEM gears that are exposed.  I should probably oil them no?  As well as that auger shaft.

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• mummel
• May 11, 2016

 

[SmokyMose]

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• SmokyMose
• May 11, 2016

I got this @ Meijer, so any large grocery chain should have something like it. If you give the gears and shaft a little shot when you clean it up for storage, it's good to go for next time.