Pepperoni question

[lkrfletcher]

I am making pepperoni today, or thought I was until I realized I have no sure gel or any other kind of binder. What would happen if I just do Beef, pork, mix & cure? Would it come out, or should I delay and get some sure gel? Maybe a little carrot fiber??

[AdamCA]

lkrfletcher It’ll be fine, just make sure you mix well and get good protein extraction and you’ll be good.

[glen]

Some from scratch recipes call for powdered milk as a binder but it is not as effective a s sure gel
If you are making heat processed pepperoni without a binder be careful with the finishing temp.

[Fat_Bob]

glen I use powdered milk all the time. Better than nothing because I always forget the gel when I order goodies.