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  • CP Italian Snack Stix

    Thought I would mix up a batch of snack stix using Rich's Checkered Past Italian sausage mix. I only had 10 lbs ground and didn't feel like busting out the grinder...
    Started with 10 lbs. 50/50 pork / beef mix. The only thing I added to the seasoning was:

    1 C. red wine
    1-1/2 C. soy protein concentrate
    4 TBSP red pepper flakes
    2 TBSP dextrose
    3 TBSP fermento
    2 TSP cure

    Stuffed in a 22mm collagen casing - Had a brain cramp and tried using the wrong size stuffing horn...I was wondering why my casings weren't fitting well

    Smoked with hickory: 120 for 1 hour to dry up and then staggered to 130 and started the smoke in the AMAZN then to 150 then finished them at 170 and pulled right at 152 IT.

    We got some snow over the weekend and used that to cool them down - that's about the only time I like the snow
    I think they turned out darn good - Love the CP Italian mix (Thanks Rich) and it's about the right amount of heat for me. Moisture was spot on I believe. I might trim down the pepper flakes to 3 TBSP next time (some of my taste testers (ie: wife unit) thought it was a bit hot.

    Tried the label maker for the vac bags - We'll see if these adhere in the freezer for long.
    Now I remember why I usually do 20 lbs. batches - these don't go too far in a 10 lb batch and you still have the same amount of cleanup!

    Thanks for looking!















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  • #2
    Nice looking batch of sticks! I'm with you on making more that 10# at a time. I have to break out the grinder to run the mixer anyway, so it's an easy decision to grind more if needed.

    Points cops got me. Be back tomorrow.
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    • #3
      Gotcha covered Keith.

      They look absolutely fantastic! You the man.

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      • #4
        Beauty stix! reminds me... I’m running low on Daryl’s mix... I have to have him call my spice house and release me another batch soon. He <Checkered Past> retains the rights on the recipe after all. All I do is have it on the site :{)
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        • #5
          Originally posted by Bassman View Post
          Nice looking batch of sticks! I'm with you on making more that 10# at a time. I have to break out the grinder to run the mixer anyway, so it's an easy decision to grind more if needed.

          Points cops got me. Be back tomorrow.
          Thanks Bassman!

          Originally posted by SmokinOutBack View Post
          Gotcha covered Keith.

          They look absolutely fantastic! You the man.

          Appreciate that Smokin!

          Originally posted by Richtee View Post
          Beauty stix! reminds me... I’m running low on Daryl’s mix... I have to have him call my spice house and release me another batch soon. He <Checkered Past> retains the rights on the recipe after all. All I do is have it on the site :{)
          Thanks Rich - Let me know what you think when you get the package. I just ordered another bag to have on hand but no rush!
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          • #6
            Nice !

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            • #8
              Originally posted by Fishawn View Post
              Nice !

              Thank ya Fish!

              Originally posted by Bearcarver View Post
              Awesome Sticks Unc!!---
              Nice Job!!

              Bear
              Need to trade you some stix for some of your Prime Rib Thanks Bear
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              • #9
                Looks wonderful!!! Great Christmas gifts there if they last that long!!
                Brian

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                • #10
                  Originally posted by Uncle Sauce View Post
                  Thank ya Fish!

                  Need to trade you some stix for some of your Prime Rib Thanks Bear

                  If we were neighbors I'd be all over that idea!!!

                  Bear
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                  • #11
                    Awesome looking sticks!!!!

                    10 pounds will not be enough. I just made 7 pounds of sticks 2 weeks ago and I'm down to the last few bits. Once the co-workers & relatives find out there are sticks they seem to vanish quickly. I suspect yours will also...
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                    • #12
                      Fine looking stix sir!! all day for that masterpiece!!


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                      • #13
                        Sauce,,, Them look good,,, Nice job,,,
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                        • #14
                          Originally posted by barkonbutts View Post
                          Looks wonderful!!! Great Christmas gifts there if they last that long!!
                          Might have to make another batch for Christmas - Thanks Bark!

                          Originally posted by Bearcarver View Post
                          If we were neighbors I'd be all over that idea!!!

                          Bear
                          Yeah, too bad PR doesn't ship well!

                          Originally posted by dward51 View Post
                          Awesome looking sticks!!!!

                          10 pounds will not be enough. I just made 7 pounds of sticks 2 weeks ago and I'm down to the last few bits. Once the co-workers & relatives find out there are sticks they seem to vanish quickly. I suspect yours will also...
                          They definitely go quick - thanks Dward!

                          Originally posted by HawgHeaven View Post
                          Fine looking stix sir!! all day for that masterpiece!!
                          Thank ya Hawg!

                          Originally posted by driedstick View Post
                          Sauce,,, Them look good,,, Nice job,,,
                          Thanks driedstick - your stix you put out look great as well!
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                          • #15
                            Your GENEROUS sample arrived today. Most excellent! I like the heat level..but I understand the limitations..every man has to know his limitations

                            Thank you kind sir..I will enjoy these very much!
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