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Re: Pepperoni Sticks ( first take )

DarrelB — Mon Mar 09, 2009 11:40 pm

Author: DarrelB

Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2009 11:40 pm

Id like to , but I have a partner in this unit , and he'll likely take it even though he'll never likely use it ....

Re: Pepperoni Sticks ( first take )

jet_deck — Mon Mar 09, 2009 10:51 pm

Author: jet_deck

Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2009 10:51 pm

Well, lets agree on a price and we can both step up.

Re: Pepperoni Sticks ( first take )

DarrelB — Mon Mar 09, 2009 9:55 pm

Author: DarrelB

Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2009 9:55 pm

The tube is UHMW , as for the what the clamps are called ?? all I can say is ss pipe clamps .. There may be a proper trade name though ?? .. For what its worth Gene , this stuffer works good , but for one person its kinda a pain in the butt .. When you start with the ( acme ) threaded rod fully extended its a little tough to reach both ends .. Mind you a guy could make the tube a little shorter .. This one is 18" ..

It was a project , like many a strange idea I get in my head .. .. But now that I am into this stuffing thing I'll be buying something along the line of a LEM stuffer ..
http://www.lemproducts.com/

Re: Pepperoni Sticks ( first take )

jet_deck — Mon Mar 09, 2009 12:43 pm

Author: jet_deck

Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2009 12:43 pm

Is the tube UHMW or PVC or ? What do you call those type of clamps? Thanks for sharing.

Re: Pepperoni Sticks ( first take )

DarrelB — Sun Mar 08, 2009 7:24 pm

Author: DarrelB

Posted: Sun Mar 08, 2009 7:24 pm

These pics of the stuffer were taken shortly after construction so ignore the greasy smudges ..

Re: Pepperoni Sticks ( first take )

smokingator — Sun Mar 08, 2009 7:13 pm

Author: smokingator

Posted: Sun Mar 08, 2009 7:13 pm

That is just too cool. How long does this supply last, one week?

Re: Pepperoni Sticks ( first take )

jet_deck — Sun Mar 08, 2009 4:33 pm

Author: jet_deck

Posted: Sun Mar 08, 2009 4:33 pm

Ok, I'd like to see pics of the stuffer when it is torn down for cleaning. I'd like to have something simple like that, that I know would work. Good job, those pep sticks look mmmmmmmm.

Re: Pepperoni Sticks ( first take )

smokinJim — Sun Mar 08, 2009 1:03 pm

Author: smokinJim

Posted: Sun Mar 08, 2009 1:03 pm

Recipe? Samples??

Re: Pepperoni Sticks ( first take )

DarrelB — Sun Mar 08, 2009 12:26 pm

Author: DarrelB

Posted: Sun Mar 08, 2009 12:26 pm

I held them at 110 - 120 ish for a few hours ( to dry the casings ) with a electric hot plate .. Dont laugh , it works great for holding low temps . Then slowing increased to 150 . at that temp I pulled out the hot plate and started using lump in the charcoal chute .. after a couple more hours worked my way up to 180 and held it there until the meat hit 155 internal temp .took about 7 - 8 hours total .Being pepperoni I never hit them with much smoke ..
And yes , the stuffer is a custom built unit .. , The casings were 23mm collagen .. They are really easy to work with . I've read where some guys have used sheep casings for the snack sticks and say they can be a pain in the A%# ..

Re: Pepperoni Sticks ( first take )

pile-o-bones — Sun Mar 08, 2009 11:35 am

Author: pile-o-bones

Posted: Sun Mar 08, 2009 11:35 am

Very nice sticks. sheep casings?
I really like your hanging rack too.

Re: Pepperoni Sticks ( first take )

Rob R — Sun Mar 08, 2009 10:21 am

Author: Rob R

Posted: Sun Mar 08, 2009 10:21 am

Well that just looks fantastic.

Re: Pepperoni Sticks ( first take )

smokinJim — Sun Mar 08, 2009 10:05 am

Author: smokinJim

Posted: Sun Mar 08, 2009 10:05 am

BTW Darrel, I don't see a vac pack machine so you can safely package and send me my sample.

Re: Pepperoni Sticks ( first take )

albertabonesbbq — Sun Mar 08, 2009 9:28 am

Author: albertabonesbbq

Posted: Sun Mar 08, 2009 9:28 am

In addition to Jims Question. How did you keep the temp steady and I am assuming low? I'm sure you have showed us somewhere else on here...but..I can't find.

Re: Pepperoni Sticks ( first take )

smokinJim — Sun Mar 08, 2009 7:51 am

Author: smokinJim

Posted: Sun Mar 08, 2009 7:51 am

Looking real good Darrel. What temp did you cook at and for how long? Wood, pellets, what other info can you give us? Homemade stuffer as well? What did you use for the casings?

Re: Pepperoni Sticks ( first take )

Barry — Sun Mar 08, 2009 1:51 am

Author: Barry

Posted: Sun Mar 08, 2009 1:51 am

Good looking stuff Darrel they turned out nice by the looks of them.