Snack Sticks

[Squatchsker]

Bagged pork sirloin on sale for $.99/lb, a cube of Snow Cap lard, a whole heap of spices. Going to grind and cure today, then stuff and smoke tomorrow. I am unsupervised, so keep your fingers crossed. Hopefully we have spicy pork goodness tomorrow afternoon.

 

[DIHRDHskr]

I'm finally catching up on my smoking this weekend. 30 pounds of wings and 30 pounds of pork riblets.

 

[Squatchsker]

Ended up with 3.5 lbs finished sticks. Not bad for a first time. Just a little drier than I was trying for, but the flavor is right there. Considering what those things cost in the store, even somewhat dry ones at 1/8 the price are good.

 

[DIHRDHskr]

@Squatchsker what kind of sausage did you make? Got the tools to stuff, but never have. Any suggestions?

 

[Squatchsker]

@Squatchsker what kind of sausage did you make? Got the tools to stuff, but never have. Any suggestions?

Since it was my first run at it, I just used a simple pepper/garlic recipe. Used 17 mm collagen casings I got off of Amazon. Cut them at around 8" when done, nice little snack sticks.

I used this recipe as a model, but I did not use sugar or the hot sauce since the wife will be eating them too. If I want them spicier, I can add a bit of sriracha when it is time to eat.

Smoked Spicy Beef Sticks Recipe | Bradley Smoker

This Smoked Spicy Beef Sticks Recipe is very flexible. You can substitute beef with venison, but then add 10-15% beef or pork fat.

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