wife said i could get a sausage stuffer and grinder.

[sparky]

well, i worked all day and now i am painting the inside of our house because my wife's family is coming over the day after xmas. i don't have to explain it. you guys and gals are married know what i am talking about. she comes down the hallway and says she is pleased that i am painting and that for my xmas present how would i like a sausage stuffer and grinder. what do ya'll think.

 

[warpath]

say " thank you dear" That will be fine..

seeya
Dave

 

[ACW3]

SWEEEET!!!! Love you, babe!

Art

Now you will need to keep Nepas on speed dial.

 

[jimsbarbecue]

I am not a big sausage fan. Until a friend should me how and I made my own. The only thing a novice like myself can offer is when you make a batch take some and make a small patty to cook and taste. This way the entire batch will be up to your standards.

 

[Deb]

say the stuff above and maybe a kiss.....

 

[gwapogorilla]

Sparky, I've been making my own sausage for years, and love doing it! We're not just taking about brats, but summer sausages and sandwich meats as well. BUT...it helps to have an electric smoker IF your going to get into that little hobby. The cured sausages(such as summer sausage) will have to start in a smoker at say around 80* for a number of hours, until the heat is slightly increased. Just something to keep in mind is all.

But, it sounds like your doing a good job. If she's offering other products for you to expand your horizons...she must like what your doing now!Good job!!

 

[cowgirl]

That's great Sparky!! I agree with all of the above and as Jim says, fry a little patty for a taste test before stuffing.
Not sure if this link works anymore but they have several sausage recipes to check out. Sausage I like to tweak them to suit my taste.

 

[SmokinMAK]

What do we think? We think you should distribute samples of course, Sparky!

 

[RickB]

she comes down the hallway and says she is pleased that i am painting and that for my xmas present how would i like a sausage stuffer and grinder. what do ya'll think.

I think if I was a comedian I could make a 20 min routine out of this alone!

 

[TentHunter]

I'm excited for ya Spark! I do love making sausage.

...when you make a batch take some and make a small patty to cook and taste.

Agreed! This is considered a STANDARD step in making sausage. Especially in the beginning.

The other advice I would give is stay clear of sausage stuffers with nylon or plastic gears. I have heard many horror stories of the gears stripping out in the middle of stuffing a batch. I spent the extra to get a Weston stuffer with all metal gearing and the only thing I've had to replace is the "O" ring seal, which is a normal wear & tear item that will have to be replaced occasionally.

I also held out for a really good grinder (Cabelas 1 H.P. commercial). It's probably more grinder than I need, but just like the stuffer, I'll never have to buy another one.

Cabelas makes a 1/2 h.p model that's a great unit and should also last a lifetime.