Thank you for remembering the veterans. Too bad no one from the US did the same. I lost so many buddies in Vietnam and am thankful to be here today.

I read something in Marianski's book about GDL but haven't seen this anywhere. Do you think this is possibly the same thing? I'd like to try it either way. GDL is a totally different product and I tried it once when making Landjaegers and didn't like how sour they turned out. Smooth acid blend (goo...

BB, First of all, your sticks are beautiful as always. Your professionalism truly shows. Have you tried the "Smooth Acid Blend"? I got some direct from the manufacturer a couple of years ago and while not the same flavor profile of T-SPX, it does acidify the sausage nicely without that harsh citric ...

I used 29 - 32mm hog casings. Much bigger than 32mm and they get too big and obviously take longer to dry. Just don't stuff the casings too full so they will flatten out nicely.

Hello again Red, I found adding GDL with the T-SPX to produce too much tang which made the Landjagers taste like they were made with LHP. Not to my liking anyway. I use a modified recipe which closely uses the one posted by the Marianskis but I use less salt (2.8% total) and also I use twice as much...

Hello Redzed, As you may recall, I posted a year ago regarding my Landjager experiment where I used B-LC 007 with excellent results (but no one replied except for Igor so I assumed there was no interest in this new culture). The taste was as good as using T-SPX (mild acidification) with the added be...

Hi Devo, your bread looks wonderful. What's your recipe?

ButterBean, I always look forward to your recipes and suggestions. You have again exceeded my expectations with this recipe. Sure wish I saved the deer parts needed from this year's hunt. Will know better next time. Every recipe you have posted has always been superb and I will save this one for sur...

I haven't found the perfect naan recipe, but here's one that would work:

http://www.halfbakedharvest.com/homemad ... ep-photos/

The yogurt is key to the taste. I did not add any other herbs as suggested in the recipe.

By the way Rudy: did you serve your GdL + T-SPX to anybody familiar with the typical (North)German taste? I just wonder if you heard the exclamation: "Hey -this is almost what the thing tastes like in Krautland!" ? Actually I did. I have a friend here that's originally from the north part of German...

Hi Igor and Jan, Thanks Igor for posting. I've been busy doing other things lately but would like to reiterate what you said. When I tried GDL at 0.4% with T-SPX a while back (when making Landjagers) I was not too impressed with the taste it imparted. Yes the pH drop was dramatic. The batch I made w...

1400 watts should be fine. I use an old food processor rated at 1200 watts and it works well as long as I don't load more than about 400g at a time. Just be sure to keep your meat mix as cold as possible and don't let the emulsion get any warmer than 45°F to prevent fat separation. Adding some crush...

Thanks everyone! It means a lot that you all remembered me today. I've been busy with building an outbuilding and that's my fun for today.

Chuckwagon, you stated: "There are side effects, especially if used in larger doses."

I believe this to be true but if used in the recommended amounts, which is generally 0.5% or less, I can't find any reference to adverse medical effects.

Landjäger test is done. After drying for 8 days they have lost 38% weight and just the right texture. Here is a picture of some: http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w441/Bubba_Gumps/Landjager20140323.jpg [/URL][/img] I checked the pH today and the ones with only B-LC-007 are at 5.17 and the T-SPX wi...