This is the first time i have ever attempted anything like this so i ll point out all of my bad examples along with what to do.
Pepperoni snack sticks recipe.
This recipe calls for curing salts.
Walton s recommends using a lean to fat ratio of at least 80 20 and many times a 30 fat ratio with a maximum of 40 fat.
Mix all ingerdients thoroughly will make about 4 sticks.
A special combination of spices makes them different than anything you can buy at the store.
This is a step by step guide through my oddessy of home sausage making.
This is my go to recipe for snack sticks.
Make pepperoni sticks at home.
If you are grinding your own meat trying freezing it for up to 30 minutes to make it easier to grind.
Snack sticks are the perfect solution.
Continue until desired dryness or dehydrate further for slim jim like dryness.
Snack sticks can be made from just about any type of meat from beef pork chicken other poultry wild game or a combination of meats.
Made of a combination of beef pork and bacon ends pepperoni snack sticks are the ultimate snack food.
Like all smoked sausages it is critical to keep the meat cold or the fat can separate and ruin the texture.
Making your own beef sticks can be a fun project with which to get your family involved.
Smoke 1 1 2 2 hours at 150 160 f.
Curing sausages and meats can be a daunting task but it is incredibly rewarding.
Stuff into sheep casings or small stick size casings 17 19mm.
I start out low around 145 to 150 degrees for an hour then turn the temperature up to 170 degrees and continue to cook until the snack sticks reach an internal temperature of 150 degrees.
Stop at 152 f internal temperature for fresh snack stick style.
Besides the end result is worlds above any store bought product you can find.
Form your sticks put in the fridge uncovered for 24 hours.
I wanted to make good use of all the less desi.
Bake at 300degrees for 60 minutes on wire rack enjoy.
First i get all my meat very cold by putting it in the freezer for 45 minutes.
Hickory smoked pepperoni sticks recipe.
But with modern technology and.
Then bump temp up to 175 f till internal temperature measures 152 f.
I know that the two recipes included on this article are almost the same but there are a few different ingredients which are added to the second one and they will taste different totally different.