This could be my new favorite brat...

[Joe Hell]

craigrice I’ve got a ton of different Excalibur brat seasonings I want to try but the grinding process slows me down. If I could find some pre-ground pork at a decent price I’d have sorts of sausage projects.

[craigrice]

Joe Hell I just bought the #12 small grinder and it works as expected no complaints not like the Hobart I used as a younger man

[Joe Hell]

craigrice I only have a #8 at the moment but it was one hell of an upgrade compared to using a Kitchen-Aid attachment. lol. 10 lbs is about all I can do with it easily. I don’t have much freezer room between grinds so that is my main obstacle.

[craigrice]

Joe Hell I have 2 freezers I can and freeze vegetables freeze home made soups and anything else on sale when I make soup I make a big batch and freeze it

[Joe Hell]

craigrice I have to store some stuff in my folks freezer which always runs the risk of my dad getting into it. LOL.

[craigrice]

Joe Hell my grandparents were almost Mennonite they did every thing old school that is how I do everything even beef canned in jars

[Joe Hell]

craigrice I will be doing a lot of canning and dehydrating this year!

[craigrice]

Joe Hell my grandparents were born in the 1890’,s very old school

[Joe Hell]

craigrice lol. Yes indeed!

[craigrice]

Joe Hell people seem to forget the old timers knew something we forgot

[Joe Hell]

craigrice This is the Kashmiri chili powder I will experiment with on subsequent batches.

Product description: JK Masale’s superior vibrant red Kashmiri red chili powder will add a subtle flavor and gorgeous color to your cooking! Similar in flavor to sweet paprika, it is known for its mild heat and deep red color.

[craigrice]

Joe Hell let me know how it workes

[Parksider]

craigrice They look awesome! and i loved canned beef! Haven’t thought about that is 20 years… Every time I start with a new recipe I think back to what was available 100 years ago and start there. Hasn’t failed me yet and I’m slow to get on the carrot fiber and all the new stuff bandwagon. I want to, just hard to stray from family tradition. I make what I like and if others like it too, great. If not, I don’t lose any sleep over it that’s for sure!

[Jonathon]

Joe Hell you all had to wait till I was away to try and talk about the chorizo?!?!? Seriously one of my favorites and something that is always in my freezer!

[Joe Hell]

Jonathon Your praise of this seasoning was a huge influence!

[PaulGrant]

I’m definitely putting this on my “to do” list, and I’m also curious about the outcome of the red chili powder for both taste and color. Thanks for sharing!

[Jonathon]

Joe Hell I am with PaulGrant please let us know how the JK red chili powder works out!

[Joe Hell]

Jonathon I mixed the PK with chorizo seasoning and used on chicken wings and they turned out fantastic!

[Jonathon]

Joe Hell Chorizo grilled chicken wings? Did you marinate them in the chorizo and water? I’d think mixing in a little vinegar and then marinating them for a few hours and then sprinkle a little more on them just before you go to grill them would be a good idea!

[Joe Hell]

Jonathon I just gave them a good dusting and refrigerated for a few hours. I might go for a powdered vinegar seasoning to finish them. I’ve had acid do weird things with chicken. I tried the same mix last night on popcorn and it was awesome! I’m going to make some almonds tonight.