You don't need a smoker to make Andouille. You do need a way to grind the meat and stuff the casings. Just a cheap DIY soldering iron in a can with chips and you can cold smoke the Andouille and finish it in the oven. Heck, if you don't want to cook it then, you could freeze and just cook it to serve when it's used.I can't find andouille sausage either so it looks like I will have to make my own.
If anyone has advice it would be appreciated. I am new to this and don't even have a smoker yet.
I've never smoked peppers so unfortunately I'm not help there. Have you tried looking on craigslist for a cheap used bullet style smoker?Thanks for the tip. I will look into that.
I assume I can't smoke peppers the same way though. I need to dry them, so I need heat. Is that correct? Is there a cheap DIY smoker I can use to dry peppers? I am on a budget so I can't afford a "real smoker". How long do I keep them in, and what temperature, etc.?
Everyone is different..... I was totally amazed how well this turned out on my first try! It was just like I remembered making as a kid. Its seems to pretty good because I can't keep any in the freezer all the neighbors, friends, and little old ladies fron the church keep mine out....LOLThanks for the tip. I will look into that.
I assume I can't smoke peppers the same way though. I need to dry them, so I need heat. Is that correct? Is there a cheap DIY smoker I can use to dry peppers? I am on a budget so I can't afford a "real smoker". How long do I keep them in, and what temperature, etc.?
As to chipoltes, McCormick really sells some powdered that I like. Its just too much hassle anymore for me to smoke jalapenos especially since I plowed my garden under.
http://www.walmart.com/ip/10535051?...33582510&wl4=&wl5=pla&wl6=19880599990&veh=sem
They come in larger quanties also.
I can apprceiate the want though to do it yourself. I saw a fella in South texas that had too many tomatoes and peppers one year that started a company selling smoked dried tomatoes and jalapenos (Chiplote).
Try these fine folks
http://www.penzeys.com/
I have been getting spices from them for a long while now. Very low cost compared to what you pay at the store plus you can buy a little or a lot.
Scott
I am in the same boat as you. What country are you living in ? You mite want to add that to your profile there is many International posters on here we mite be able to help you with some questions.Interesting. Looks like they will ship to me here but I would have to call them to set up shipping. By the time I paid for the phone call, shipping itself, and customs fees, it would be very expensive. I may order from them when I get back to the US but then I am back to stuffing my luggage full. Would probably still be cheaper than what I pay at the grocery store, especially if I am buying in bulk. I will have to think about this. Thanks for the suggestion!