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Bigcorona

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Plan on making 20 lbs of Mettwurst tomorrow.

12 lbs pork
4 lbs beef
4 lbs pork fat
5.5 Tbsp pickling salt
1.7 Tbsp white pepper
2 Tbsp black pepper
3.3 tsp ground coriander
3.3 tsp ground celery seed
3.3 tsp ground allspice
1.7 tsp ground caraway seed
3.3 tsp ground mustard seed
1.7 Tbps garlic granules
3.3 tps dried marjoram
4.2 tsp Instacure #1

Stuff into casings and smoke over Apple wood.
Have made this a couple times before. Very tasty.
 
What type of casings are you using? I might have to try this myself. Mettwurst is one of the things I miss the most from south Australia since moving to Dallas - I haven't found anything yet that is quite the same.
 
I use hog casings. My mettwurst is not really authentic, a much coarser grind than the real thing. Here is the progress so far. In the smoker for 30 minutes, needs another 90. Then will finish off in the oven to bring internal temp up to 155F.


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In keeping with the original intent of the forum, I have had several home brews while I monitor the smoking process.:cross:
 
In the oven on baking sheets. Rotate the sheets from top to bottom every 15 minutes. Kitchen smells great.


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Internal temp achieved. Cool down as quickly as possible with a cold water rinse. This keeps them plump and no wrinkles. Hang to bloom, develop color. Then I will freeze overnight and pack into food saver bags tomorrow. A long day.


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I haven't made sausage in about 2 months you have inspired me to get off my ass and get with it.
 
I use hog casings. My mettwurst is not really authentic, a much coarser grind than the real thing. Here is the progress so far. In the smoker for 30 minutes, needs another 90. Then will finish off in the oven to bring internal temp up to 155F.


You sir have the best looking smoker i have ever seen. How much did that DIY cost you?
 
I use hog casings. My mettwurst is not really authentic, a much coarser grind than the real thing. Here is the progress so far. In the smoker for 30 minutes, needs another 90. Then will finish off in the oven to bring internal temp up to 155F.


You sir have the best looking smoker i have ever seen. How much did that DIY cost you?

I think less than $40. New trash can, 3 wooden dowels, a meat thermometer, and a cheap hot plate.

It is not perfect, I can not get the sausages up to the required temperature in it. It does supply more than enough smoke.

There is some controversy over using galvanized metal in a smoker. However it does not get hot enough to pose a problem, and has such a thick patina of smoke there is no exposed metal.
 
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