Thank you!
Help with Snack Sticks - Should cranking the stuffer be so hard?
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GWG8541 Regular Contributors Cast Iron Sous Vide Canning Team Blue Power User Military Veterans last edited by
Jamieson22 If you need a volunteer to make sure those taste OK, I’m in. They look tasty.
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Jamieson22 any issues with starting at 180*?
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twilliams I am far from a pro in this so may be hard for me to tell, but they came out quite nice. I think my previous (and first) batch may have overcooked some or maybe it was the sure-gel but it had sort of a rubbery/squeaky texture. Reminded me of a fresh cheese curd in texture/feel. This batch I monitored a bit closer and rotated the few on outside with those in middle for more even cooking as my smoker has hot spot in front where heat comes up over drip-tray.
In the end I have maybe 35% of them with no case wrinkles, 50% with very minor wrinkling, and the rest being a tad over-done on part of the stick. This batch is nice a tender with a bit of a snap - exactly the way I like. When pulling them there was some grease on the outside of the casing but definitely plenty of fat inside.
That all being said - I ordered a PK 100 direct from Pro Smoker last week so I can do a proper ramp up. Will leave my Pitts & Spitts for brisket/butt duty.
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Jamieson22 you will be very pleased with the pk100 once you use it a few times and get used to it. That pitts and spitts is a nice unit. Looks like you have a very beautiful home as well from the pics.
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twilliams Thanks! Am quite excited to get it. Have had a ton of different cookers over time and have come to a point where I realize the extra money for quality is justified (for me).
And if anyone is ever looking for a pellet grill, I highly recommend Pitts & Spitts. The thing is an absolute tank.
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Jamieson22 I tell the wife that all the time, you get what you pay for, you buy cheap you get cheap…she says I’m high maintenance, perhaps she’s telling the truth…lol
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Jamieson22 looks like a great batch of sticks!
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And the end of the process. It was recently that I converted to pre-made vac bags vs using the rolls and I can’t believe it took me so long. Such a time saver. Quart bag fit 8 x 21mm 7" sticks perfectly and each bag hit right around 1 lb.
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GWG8541 Regular Contributors Cast Iron Sous Vide Canning Team Blue Power User Military Veterans last edited by
Jamieson22 thats a great looking product.
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YooperDog Team Orange Masterbuilt Big Green Egg Dry Cured Sausage Sous Vide Canning Power User last edited by
Jamieson22 looks like a nice batch of sticks. Yes, for the most part you get what you pay for.
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