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by Oxide
Thu Mar 15, 2012 23:26
Forum: Other products
Topic: Chicken Hotdogs
Replies: 14
Views: 9531

Ive stopped emulsifying sausages in my food processor. It does the job just fine-nice, smooth texture, but I find it less-than-ideal for several reasons ... I prefer to use a fine (3.0) plate on my grinder for a FINAL grind and run the meat mix at least once (2x if necessary) to achieve a fine, uni...
by Oxide
Thu Mar 15, 2012 17:54
Forum: Other products
Topic: Chicken Hotdogs
Replies: 14
Views: 9531

I made chicken basil sausages once ... only once. Used pork fat in the recipe. Tasted good but the texture can't compete with pork. I guess I am not too keen on chicken sausages. I'm thinking chicken is best eaten as a fresh meat, not processed. Btw, if you are going to make chicken sausages, consid...
by Oxide
Tue Mar 13, 2012 01:16
Forum: Other products
Topic: Photo Gallery Of Meat Or Sausage-Related "Other Product
Replies: 35
Views: 37410

That is a beautiful specimen!!! :grin: I, too, really like chicken pot pies. Made my first a couple week ago using the recipe off of Cook's Illustrated website. I was ok, ate 'em all. I need a better recipe. I learned you can take everything you used to make that bad boy and divide it between 6 twel...
by Oxide
Mon Mar 12, 2012 17:51
Forum: Hyde Park
Topic: We can be forum members but not without a computer
Replies: 24
Views: 10990

Many years ago I heard Steve Jobs interviewed. He said as technology becomes more complex it will become increasingly necessary for the user interface to that technology to become more simplified. As an example, the ideal computer will have only one button and do everything you want it to do. I'm st...
by Oxide
Mon Mar 12, 2012 17:44
Forum: For beginners
Topic: Learning in small batches
Replies: 15
Views: 9508

In Stan's book Home Production of Quality Meats and Sausages somewhere in the early pages states that modifying a recipe to suit your family's taste is most appropiate. In many of his formulations he explains the many variations to be found in different shops or regions. This link is very handy to ...
by Oxide
Mon Mar 12, 2012 17:30
Forum: Hyde Park
Topic: Muffelletta sandwich start to finish
Replies: 13
Views: 6522

Are you open to a suggestion on the vegetables? Always Oxide :idea: This will make a moderately spicy giardiniera that is excellent on sandwiches or combined with other foods. Try a heaping spoonful of this over your homemade sausage next time. It also works as a side dish but there are better giar...
by Oxide
Mon Mar 12, 2012 04:15
Forum: Hyde Park
Topic: Muffelletta sandwich start to finish
Replies: 13
Views: 6522

Re: Muffelletta sandwich start to finish

Wife said this was the best thing I ever made :) That is not necessarily a good thing if you have kids. :mrgreen: That is an excellent looking mega-sandwich!!! That you got those sesame seed in something other than a single pile elevates you to to rank of expert! Are you open to a suggestion on the...
by Oxide
Sun Mar 11, 2012 20:59
Forum: For beginners
Topic: Learning in small batches
Replies: 15
Views: 9508

I have often stated here that I don't know much about making sausage but we have a mentor that knows a lot about making sausage so I shall quote Mr. Stan Marianski here: Italian Sausage (Sweet) Italian Sausage is a wonderful ... The dominant flavor in fresh Italian sausage is fennel ... ... Fennel,...
by Oxide
Sat Mar 10, 2012 21:24
Forum: Hyde Park
Topic: We can be forum members but not without a computer
Replies: 24
Views: 10990

Oxide - I'm a confessed Apple-holic. On the flip side I use PCs at work and have owned them in the past and they're just not worth the headaches. When you are ready there is a 12-step program that can help you. :mrgreen: There is no way on this planet I am going to pay much over $300 for a pad that...
by Oxide
Sat Mar 10, 2012 20:39
Forum: Hyde Park
Topic: We can be forum members but not without a computer
Replies: 24
Views: 10990

Apple-holic = someone that sees all things Apple through rose colored glasses. Apple-tard = someone that has been around Apple products so long it has made them retarded. Don't laugh, it is happens and it is a very sad thing to witness. I'm thinking for surfing the web and email I may get a Samsung ...
by Oxide
Sat Mar 10, 2012 20:25
Forum: For beginners
Topic: Learning in small batches
Replies: 15
Views: 9508

Since many sausage recipes have the same basic pork/fat ratio, what if you were to make a 2 lb batch of base, split it into 1/2 batches, spice them for each individual recipe and do testers of each. This is basically what I do. I've been buying butts at Costco, 2 pack, upwards of 15 lbs. I have bee...
by Oxide
Sat Mar 10, 2012 14:17
Forum: Hyde Park
Topic: it has been a quiet day in Aqua Saline Metropolis
Replies: 3
Views: 2264

A No. 32 grinder with a vee pulley and a quarter hp motor will do all that you said. Just reading that makes me want to jump out of my skin. There is no way I will get around a hand-feed grinder that is hooked up to a motor and pulley. I know they are for sell, seen them online. That is just a huge...
by Oxide
Sat Mar 10, 2012 04:35
Forum: Hyde Park
Topic: it has been a quiet day in Aqua Saline Metropolis
Replies: 3
Views: 2264

Ross, sounds like you are living the American dream. :smile: Yes, it is is unusually warm on the left coast, as well. I dare say it is spring here, except that we really only have 2 seasons. The sage is coming back with a vengeance. The tarragon I had cut to the ground is doing likewise. The Italian...
by Oxide
Thu Mar 08, 2012 22:19
Forum: Hardware
Topic: My favorite stuffer
Replies: 85
Views: 74872

Stuffers -- A Health Issue or Marketing Hype?

I'm still chasing down what stuffer to get. I came across this is today on the website of a distributor for an imported stuffer (very not cheap) and wondered if it really is a potential health problem or is it just marketing hype? "... wants you to be an aware consumer; some manufacturers take a sho...
by Oxide
Thu Mar 08, 2012 17:56
Forum: Hardware
Topic: My favorite stuffer
Replies: 85
Views: 74872

... We have tested several samples of metal gears for 5 lb stuffers and wanted to take our stuffers along that route, but after testing them we decided they are a BAD idea for our customers. Here are the reasons why: (1.) They WILL flake metal shavings. No getting around this one - tiny metal filin...