Spicy snack sticks

[Charcuteryan]

For a few years now I have been trying to make the ultimate spicy snack stick recipe. I believe my quest has come to a bittersweet end. I think i got it. Everyone i give them to says they are official. So here it is, for you:

Spicy snack sticks

3 lbs. lean ground venison/beef
2 lbs. ground pork shoulder
1 tsp. insta cure #1
2 Tbsp. Kosher salt
1 Tbsp. Coarse ground black pepper
1 Tbsp. Cayenne pepper
1 Tbsp. Onion powder
1/2 Tbsp. Paprika
1/2 Tbsp. Garlic powder
1/2 Tbsp. cracked toasted fennel
1/2 Tbsp. Cracked toasted anise
3 Tbsp. corn syrup solids
3 Tbsp. Dextrose
2 Tbsp. Tabasco sauce
2 Tbsp. Soy sauce
1/2 cup cold water

Mix all ingredients until tacky. Stuff into sheep casings. Refrigerate overnight. Smoke at 165 F. Until internal temp reaches 152 F. Rest at room temp for 1 hour to bloom. Place in open jar in the fridge to... Nevermind. They aint gettin stored!

[someAZdude]

Nice, any description and pics for getting "toasted cracked" fennel and anise?

[qkrx7]

OK adding this to my list. Now I just need some more tools.

[Charcuteryan]

Nice, any description and pics for getting "toasted cracked" fennel and anise?

Throw some fennel annd anise seeds in a dry pan on medium heat. Toss around till they smell toasty. Dump them on a cutting board and smash with a bottle

[Doug S.]

Throw some fennel annd anise seeds in a dry pan on medium heat. Toss around till they smell toasty. Dump them on a cutting board and smash with a bottle

Or a spice grinder

[someAZdude]

Throw some fennel annd anise seeds in a dry pan on medium heat. Toss around till they smell toasty. Dump them on a cutting board and smash with a bottle

Thanks and

Or a spice grinder

Yeah but in my grinder, it doesn't exactly work that way. I get powder with some huge chunks. I use a P&M sometimes but was curious how he was doing it.

[BIGGLOPEZ]

Sounds good, I am due for some more snack sticks... Thanks

[Ryan]

Any suggestions for corn syrup solid substitute. I'm currently out and if I got meat leftover today I'll give this a try, looks good

[Charcuteryan]

Any suggestions for corn syrup solid substitute. I'm currently out and if I got meat leftover today I'll give this a try, looks good

Im not sure. I think its just a sweetener. Someone else might know. Im sure theres something you could use. Try honey, or regular corn syrup

[Ryan]

Im not sure. I think its just a sweetener. Someone else might know. Im sure theres something you could use.

I'll probably wait, I don't think I got enough meat for it today. But definitely saving the recipe.

[Fishawn]

Sounds like a winner

[Sam3]

That sounds excellent! Copied and saved, thank you!

[mulepackin]

Sound good, they will be on my radar.

[dsgarner06]

Added to my bookmarks, thanks for sharing! I definitely gotta try this one!

[Fishawn]

For a few years now I have been trying to make the ultimate spicy snack stick recipe. I believe my quest has come to a bittersweet end. I think i got it. Everyone i give them to says they are official. So here it is, for you:

Spicy snack sticks

3 lbs. lean ground venison/beef
2 lbs. ground pork shoulder
1 tsp. insta cure #1
2 Tbsp. Kosher salt
1 Tbsp. Coarse ground black pepper
1 Tbsp. Cayenne pepper
1 Tbsp. Onion powder
1/2 Tbsp. Paprika
1/2 Tbsp. Garlic powder
1/2 Tbsp. cracked toasted fennel
1/2 Tbsp. Cracked toasted anise
3 Tbsp. corn syrup solids
3 Tbsp. Dextrose
2 Tbsp. Tabasco sauce
2 Tbsp. Soy sauce
1/2 cup cold water

Mix all ingredients until tacky. Stuff into sheep casings. Refrigerate overnight. Smoke at 165 F. Until internal temp reaches 145 F. Rest at room temp for 1 hour to bloom. Place in open jar in the fridge to... Nevermind. They aint gettin stored!

Yeah, I saw this earlier and it looks great! I will have to try it, and thanks for the reminder. Just looking for something easy and quick. I agree with the packaged mixes being overly salty too. Theres a great old smokehouse nearby that makes excellent Pepperoni/snack sticks. Been eating them for over 30 years. Everything I try is measured against them..... I gotta keep looking