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Cured Meats & Food Preservation => Cured meats & Food Preservation => Charcuterie: Ham, Bacon, Sausage, etc. => Topic started by: nepas on June 03, 2017, 10:45:42 AM

Title: Slim Jim Time
Post by: nepas on June 03, 2017, 10:45:42 AM

Got 2 Calif gradnkids coming for a month or so. They asked for some slim jims.

Oh alright but i'm supposed to be retired  :D :D

Using some carrot binder i have had for while and 16mm collagen casing. The carrot binder has no taste or smell of carrot. (http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/nepas1/2017%20sticks/16mm.jpg)

My stick ingredients.
(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/nepas1/2017%20sticks/gksj.jpg)

(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/nepas1/2017%20sticks/gksj1.jpg)

No time for stuffing smoking today so in the bag and fridge.
(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/nepas1/2017%20sticks/gksj2.jpg)

Break time.
(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/nepas1/2017%20sticks/brtime.jpg)

Title: Re: Slim Jim Time
Post by: bspitt on June 03, 2017, 12:09:03 PM

That's gonna be Good! You have some lucky grandkids!

Title: Re: Slim Jim Time
Post by: nepas on June 03, 2017, 01:13:55 PM

Might as well keep going. 2.5lb batches.
(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/nepas1/2017%20sticks/obbqteriy.jpg)

(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/nepas1/2017%20sticks/obbqteriy1.jpg)

(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/nepas1/2017%20sticks/tse.jpg)

(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/nepas1/2017%20sticks/tse1.jpg)

(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/nepas1/2017%20sticks/tse2.jpg)

Title: Slim Jim Time
Post by: Pappymn on June 03, 2017, 01:25:47 PM

You are da man

Title: Re: Slim Jim Time
Post by: DWard51 on June 03, 2017, 03:34:22 PM

So how does carrot binder compare to phosphate binders like Ames-Phos or B&P #414?  I've used them with good results before, but never even heard of a carrot binder (but I see them at several sausage supply houses not after doing a google search).  I see on TSM web page that it is listed as an all natural product, so I guess that would be a plus depending on the performance.  This looks interesting....

Title: Re: Slim Jim Time
Post by: nepas on June 03, 2017, 06:31:27 PM

Quote from: DWard51 on June 03, 2017, 03:34:22 PM

So how does carrot binder compare to phosphate binders like Ames-Phos or B&P #414?  I've used them with good results before, but never even heard of a carrot binder (but I see them at several sausage supply houses not after doing a google search).  I see on TSM web page that it is listed as an all natural product, so I guess that would be a plus depending on the performance.  This looks interesting....

Not sure yet as this is the 1st time using for me. I try not to use AP much.

CARROT BINDER “C-BIND”   Use as an alternative to soy binder, soy protein & dry milk. This binder is created from carrot fiber. Will hold up to 27 times its weight in water thus retaining moisture & delivering a juicier product.
It does not effect the taste of the product.

Title: Re: Slim Jim Time
Post by: DWard51 on June 03, 2017, 09:03:03 PM

It will be interesting to see how they come out and your take on the texture with the c-binder.  Watching this one for sure

Title: Re: Slim Jim Time
Post by: nepas on June 04, 2017, 11:35:07 AM

1st batch is the carrot binder. Never used it before so will be interesting how it compares to nfpdm and spc.
(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/nepas1/2017%20sticks/mildall.jpg)

I'm way to lazy to tie all these so they get twisted.
(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/nepas1/2017%20sticks/mildtw.jpg)

(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/nepas1/2017%20sticks/mildtw1.jpg)

Smoker hanging at 130* no smoke.
(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/nepas1/2017%20sticks/mildtw2.jpg)

Title: Re: Slim Jim Time
Post by: bspitt on June 04, 2017, 11:43:11 AM

Wow!... those look amazing :thumbup:

Title: Re: Slim Jim Time
Post by: nepas on June 04, 2017, 04:17:41 PM

Who said you can't twist collagen casings  :o  :D
(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/nepas1/2017%20sticks/minisj.jpg)

Title: Re: Slim Jim Time
Post by: nepas on June 05, 2017, 10:11:40 AM

Happy with the carrot binder. Need to try on summer sausage.
(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/nepas1/2017%20sticks/sljm.jpg)

(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/nepas1/2017%20sticks/sljm1.jpg)

(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/nepas1/2017%20sticks/sjgc.jpg)

Title: Re: Slim Jim Time
Post by: Smokerjunky on June 05, 2017, 11:34:52 AM

always amazed by what you do.  Looks difficult yet your product always looks incredible.

Title: Re: Slim Jim Time
Post by: nepas on June 05, 2017, 03:07:21 PM

This batch is the Sans Egal mix. Just done the second mixing by hand.
This gets the flavor all mixed in better, the Fermento is working, Lactic Acid.

You may see fermento in your market in the flour baking section in a small can called Sako Buttermilk powder, Same as fermento.

Get this batch stuffed tomorrow.


(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/nepas1/2017%20sticks/sanse5.jpg)

(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/nepas1/2017%20sticks/sakobm.jpg)