Starter cultures can be used instead or even buttermilk powder however encapsulated citric acid is the easiest and most consistent option for home sausage makers.
Summer sausage snack stick recipe.
I tried that recipe many years ago and transformed it into what i now consider the best beef stick recipe for my taste at least.
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Making your own beef sticks can be a fun project with which to get your family involved.
In a large pot over medium high heat combine the water salt vinegar and red food coloring.
You may use any kind of cow bull or steer meat.
Dried sausage sticks are made using a fairly lean type of meat.
Serve it with all different kinds of cheese and crackers for a quick and easy appetizer or pack it in lunches for a fun alternative to sandwiches.
Since i grind a lot of my venison in a 70 30 blend with pork or beef fat the ratios are already correct for most snack stick mixes.
The ratio is about 80 lean and 20 fat.
It s a million times better than store bought too.
I simply have to thaw the appropriate number of packages for the mix i am using blend in the seasoning and cure mix then use the weston sausage stuffer or jerky gun to stuff the meat into 21mm casings.
This is the home sausage maker s shortcut to achieving that classic tangy flavor found in most cured meats such as snack sticks and summer sausages.
Cut the sausage links into halves or thirds depending on size and place into a large sterile jar.
Jul 30 2019 slim jims recipe.
Beef chuck is excellent meat for this sausage.
This summer sausage recipe is easy to make at home in the oven or on the smoker.
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This recipe requires fresh beef chuck 20 80 fat to meat ratio though any beef cut can be used.
It easy fun and you will end up with a delicious snack sticks.
Pour the hot vinegar mixture in with the sausage secure the lid and let stand for 2 days before serving.
Bring to a boil.
It s a million times better than store bought too.