Updated sausage making webpage

WessB · July 2009

We did a new batch of Italian sausage..using the Hi
Mountain seasoning for the first time..which we really do like...So I decided it was also time to do an updated picumentary of the process..since the one I had was from some time back...and not using the equipment I have today...So if you'r interested just follow the sausage making link on my home page below...fun stuff and really not difficult at all...Here's your pic Randy..

BigDaddy - OCT · July 2009

Nice job Wess! That is absolutely in my future. A good grinder, stuffer, and commercial slicer are on my list for sure and that picture bumps it all up my priority list. The picumentary helps a bunch as well!

BD

BENTE · July 2009

well pal that just makes me want to go buy one of those things!!

maybe one day my pal in MO will send me his old KA attaschment and i can give sausage making a try

Gator Bait · July 2009

Hi Wess,

Great job! Both on the web site and on the sausage. That is some serious sausage making. Your grinder and stuffer look great. I used to make regular breakfast sausage and found it rewarding. My mother had an old family recipe that turned out to be the same as every butchers in New England and beyond, LOL. I never stuffed links but kept it in rolls so we could slice off patty's. I never had a grinder, I would have loved a good one. The ground pork from the supermarkets was always too lean which made it harder to cook. I like the idea of using the cider in place of some of the water, that's a nice touch.
Sausage is an interesting endeavor, I don't know of anything else quit like it when it comes to making it. The only rule I know of is to keep everything as cold as you can and your good to go. I also learned to sample my mix by cooking small patty's as I seasoned it. It sure helps prevent any big surprises after it's all done.

I hope we get to see some of it cooked on the egg.

Gator

WessB · July 2009

The grinder wasn't cheap..but we justified it in several ways, and it has been worth every penny...the stuffer we got a good price on compared to others, but it has since gone up in price..and I didn't even show ya my slicer :laugh: Thanks for the kind words..

WessB · July 2009

The KA grinder works OK..for small amounts..the first time I used this grinder I now have Hayhonker was over here and we ground 90# of beef..can't remeber how long it took but it was FAST....hope to see ya at a fest soon..

WessB · July 2009

Thanks...I do have some breakfast seasoning waiting, but had to order casings for it, which I now have, but don't have the meat do it right now...those little casings are a royal PITA...but as you said it is well worth the trouble..last batch, we did breakfast sausage in rings and it made some great boating breakfast food...come on up to Waldorf next May and I'm sure we can manage to have some homemade sausage to share..

FSUScotsman · July 2009

I've been wanting to try my hand at this for years. What is a good way to start without missing a mortgage payment?

Mainegg · July 2009

that is just to pretty Wess!! now we want pictures of what you do with them as they are cooked off! how long will a batch that size last you? what equipment are you using to grind and stuff? what did you start with??

WessB · July 2009

Here yas go...gonna have some great subs for dinner..

AZRP · July 2009

Very nice Wess! I've pretty much cleaned out my freezer, think it's about time to make some more. -RP

WessB · July 2009

If you already have a Kitchen aid mixer their grinder attachment will certainlly get you by doing smaller amounts of meat..if you don't I really don't know what to recommend to start cheaply..God forbid maybe a hand grinder..you also don't NEED a 1hp grinder..many here use a smaller size of the same grinder..just depends on how much you can justify it..

WessB · July 2009

UUUMMMM..did you not follow the link...how long it will last will depend on how much we give away to friends and how many parties we bring some to...probably a good 6 months..

WessB · July 2009

You know this was all your fault to begin with... :laugh: THANKS....talk to ya soon

FSUScotsman · July 2009

What brand of equipment do you use? I want to see what's available out there.

WessB · July 2009

The grinder is Cabelas and the stuffer came from Grizzly..let me know if I can be of any help...AZRP and AlaskanC both have I believe the 1/2 hp flavor..

FSUScotsman · July 2009

Would this one be any better than the one for my Kitchen Aide:

http://tinyurl.com/kltx83

WessB · July 2009

The link just took me to a sale ad..

FSUScotsman · July 2009

I don't know what happened. Trying to save some room. Just goes to show that I don't know what I'm doing yet, even though I've used TinyURL for years.

Anyway, lets try again.

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/pod/standard-pod-wrapped.jsp;jsessionid=DVFTBO3OA20E3LAQBBJSCO3MCAEFIIWE?_DARGS=/cabelas/en/common/catalog/pod-link.jsp_A&_DAV=MainCatcat602009-cat280028_TGP&rid=&indexId=cat280028&navAction=push&masterpathid=&navCount=1&parentType=index&parentId=cat280028&id=0029507

WessB · July 2009

If you already own a KA mixer then I would think you could save some money using their grinder attachment....but only you can decide based on how much you anticipate grinding wether a dedicated grinder is worth the extra money..in my case it was worth the expense..but I do more with mine than just the occasional sausage grind..that and that fact that I love toys... :laugh:

FSUScotsman · July 2009

I'm going to have to think about this. The KA grinder is getting all kinds of mixed reviews on the Amazon website. It's $50 compared to the $80 from Cabella's. I don't really have room for more toys!!! I need a bigger house!!!!

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