TentHunter
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Chalk up one more point for the MAK 1 Star!!!
Normally I cold-smoke Kielbasa style sausage on the offset then slowly raise the pit temp, but let's see how a hot-smoke on the MAK 1 Star works.
Grind up 10 lbs of fresh pork.
Spices measured.
Stuffing into natural casings.
Onto the MAK in Smoke Mode (170°) with a Black Walnut/Apple combo for more smoke flavor.
All but two pounds was moved to the top rack to act as a buffer so it would heat up more slowly. The two pounds on the bottom was for immediate eating.
Pit temp raised to 225° when the sausage reached 100° & it was flipped/rotated at about 140°.
Pulled at an I.T. 150 - 154° & dunked in cold water.
Cooled overnight in the fridge.
Considering this was strictly a hot-smoke, all in all I'd say I'm pretty happy with the results. I was most concerned about it fatting out, but it was fine. In fact the marbling is better than I'd hoped. The mahogany color might not be quite the deep shade I get from cold-smoking, but it still looks good, and it sure tastes good!
The MAK 1 Star is a great hot-smoker!
Normally I cold-smoke Kielbasa style sausage on the offset then slowly raise the pit temp, but let's see how a hot-smoke on the MAK 1 Star works.
Grind up 10 lbs of fresh pork.
Spices measured.
Stuffing into natural casings.
Onto the MAK in Smoke Mode (170°) with a Black Walnut/Apple combo for more smoke flavor.
All but two pounds was moved to the top rack to act as a buffer so it would heat up more slowly. The two pounds on the bottom was for immediate eating.
Pit temp raised to 225° when the sausage reached 100° & it was flipped/rotated at about 140°.
Pulled at an I.T. 150 - 154° & dunked in cold water.
Cooled overnight in the fridge.
Considering this was strictly a hot-smoke, all in all I'd say I'm pretty happy with the results. I was most concerned about it fatting out, but it was fine. In fact the marbling is better than I'd hoped. The mahogany color might not be quite the deep shade I get from cold-smoking, but it still looks good, and it sure tastes good!
The MAK 1 Star is a great hot-smoker!
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