Pepperoni and Summer Sausage

[Kicken Asphalt]

I had to try the Pepperoni recipe Sam3 posted awhile back. Only thing I changed was that I used Venison and Cayenne pepper instead of Smitty's. I'm going to give two up and two Wow that was excellent.

Then I had to try 10lbs of Rytek Smoked Venison Summer Sausage recipe. I did a 70/30 Venison/pork. That turned out OK no WOW factor like the Pepperoni.

Both I smoked with Oak and Apple. Didn't get any pic. of actually smoking, got to dark picture didn't turn out.. There's always next time.

[dsgarner06]

Looks like ya done good!

[Richtee]

Ya know..overall and by large, all the Rytek recipes I have used have been good... yet typically under spiced. Flavors good..techniques, etc..yet a bit on the "could use more" side.

I suppose that's where to err... being light on something. One can always add more, or for the most part or next batch anyway.

Nice work!

[Kicken Asphalt]

Ya know..overall and by large, all the Rytek recipes I have used have been good... yet typically under spiced. Flavors good..techniques, etc..yet a bit on the "could use more" side.

I suppose that's where to err... being light on something. One can always add more, or for the most part or next batch anyway.

Nice work!

Yea there was something missing or like you said, under spiced. Its still good. Other recipe I use I usually put fresh Garlic and Mustard Seeds. Something to put in my Notes for next time.

[Richtee]

Yea there was something missing or like you said, under spiced. Its still good. Other recipe I use I usually put fresh Garlic and Mustard Seeds. Something to put in my Notes for next time.

Be sure to poach/blanch..if not simmer..fresh anything you add to sausage. It's a good idea. Garlic especially... carries c. bot pretty regular. Same with canning... anthing outta the dirt should be "blanched"

[Fishawn]

Nice work!

[Kicken Asphalt]

Be sure to poach/blanch..if not simmer..fresh anything you add to sausage. It's a good idea. Garlic especially... carries c. bot pretty regular. Same with canning... anthing outta the dirt should be "blanched"

Didn't know that. Thanks for the heads up.

[Sam3]

Nice, I'm glad you liked the pepperoni recipe!

[nickelmore]

Yea there was something missing or like you said, under spiced. Its still good. Other recipe I use I usually put fresh Garlic and Mustard Seeds. Something to put in my Notes for next time.

X2 I used the book when I first started out. Some good education for me at the time. I feel that you are more in the ball park if you double up on the spices in his recipes, or at least the ones I have made.

[Bearcarver]

Looks Dang good from my house!!!

I found Rytek's a little under spiced too, but it's easier to add spices than to remove them.

Also peeps that like it hotter can eat the less spicy a lot easier than peeps that don't like it hot, having to eat it too Spicy.

Just my 2 Piasters,

Bear

[Kicken Asphalt]

Nice, I'm glad you liked the pepperoni recipe!

I think its excellent. Its got a little heat but I like that. Don't know the difference between Smitty's and Cayenne. I'll just have to order some to find out.

Thanks for posting recipe, I'll keep it on file.

[Kicken Asphalt]

X2 I used the book when I first started out. Some good education for me at the time. I feel that you are more in the ball park if you double up on the spices in his recipes, or at least the ones I have made.

That's good to know. So I'm not the only person that thought it is under spiced.