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Re: Re: Discussion Thread for Pit Boss 5.5 cu. ft. Vertical Pellet Smoker
« Reply #285 on: April 07, 2018, 04:55:24 PM »

It has plumped nicely, it was all funky and dented when it went in.  I am pleased!  One on left is about 150°, one on right is about 127°...No idea, I guess because they are different sausage and the one is on the very top shelf.  Can't believe 4 inches can make that much difference, but I guess so! 
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Re: Re: Discussion Thread for Pit Boss 5.5 cu. ft. Vertical Pellet Smoker
« Reply #286 on: April 07, 2018, 05:00:41 PM »

It has plumped nicely, it was all funky and dented when it went in.  I am pleased!  One on left is about 150°, one on right is about 127°...No idea, I guess because they are different sausage and the one is on the very to[ shelf.  Can't believe 5 inches can make that much difference, but I guess so!

Homemade or store bought sausage?
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Re: Re: Discussion Thread for Pit Boss 5.5 cu. ft. Vertical Pellet Smoker
« Reply #287 on: April 07, 2018, 05:01:35 PM »

I am hurt to the bone...Homemade!
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Re: Re: Discussion Thread for Pit Boss 5.5 cu. ft. Vertical Pellet Smoker
« Reply #288 on: April 07, 2018, 05:28:58 PM »

I am hurt to the bone...Homemade!

Haha...I thought that was the case but you threw me for a loop when you said two different sausages as I was not aware you made two different styles.  Any reason you don't twist them into 4"-5" sections?
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Re: Discussion Thread for Pit Boss 5.5 cu. ft. Vertical Pellet Smoker
« Reply #289 on: April 07, 2018, 05:54:08 PM »

More on this in a few minutes...

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Re: Re: Discussion Thread for Pit Boss 5.5 cu. ft. Vertical Pellet Smoker
« Reply #290 on: April 07, 2018, 06:10:52 PM »

I just usually coil them.  They seem easier to store in zip locks that way!  When I eat them, they are more an entrée, then used in a bun, and if I want more or less then a link I can have it!

Any reason you don't twist them into 4"-5" sections?
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Re: Re: Discussion Thread for Pit Boss 5.5 cu. ft. Vertical Pellet Smoker
« Reply #291 on: April 07, 2018, 06:20:35 PM »

Will wrap it up tomorrow!
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Re: Re: Discussion Thread for Pit Boss 5.5 cu. ft. Vertical Pellet Smoker
« Reply #292 on: April 07, 2018, 06:28:36 PM »

I would eat both of them.  Look great!  Was the casing the same on both?  The fat content could be the only other thing that I could think of that would make the texture different.  Do you use a binder?
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Re: Re: Discussion Thread for Pit Boss 5.5 cu. ft. Vertical Pellet Smoker
« Reply #293 on: April 07, 2018, 08:53:39 PM »

I apologize if I missed it somewhere. When is the drawing?
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Re: Re: Discussion Thread for Pit Boss 5.5 cu. ft. Vertical Pellet Smoker
« Reply #294 on: April 07, 2018, 09:13:42 PM »

Has not been set...I guess that is for Kristin to decide.  Not gonna go to all the hassle of live...but will take a page from your play book and film the random drawing then just post that!

The sausage was way over smoked-cooked.  Inside is not so bad, but the casing! To much smoke for me, and the casing (hog) was like nothing I have ever seen.  I know most like to smoke sausage to bring it up slowly so the fat does not melt much...this was to much!  Hard, not sure how else to describe it, just not an outer casing you would want to eat.  About all I can say, might work in a paella or gumbo, needs some liquid to mellow it out!  Was gonna give some to friends, having to rethink that!
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Re: Re: Discussion Thread for Pit Boss 5.5 cu. ft. Vertical Pellet Smoker
« Reply #295 on: April 07, 2018, 09:18:08 PM »

Sorry if my cooking method ruined it for you. I cook them that way on my whole hog, and never had any issues.  I re-grind (casing removed) cooked sausages sometimes for pizza or other uses. Works pretty well if the flavor is good, and you are trying to salvage it.
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Re: Re: Discussion Thread for Pit Boss 5.5 cu. ft. Vertical Pellet Smoker
« Reply #296 on: April 07, 2018, 09:18:50 PM »

Has not been set...I guess that is for Kristin to decide.  Not gonna go to all the hassle of live...but will take a page from your play book and film the random drawing then just post that!

The sausage was way over smoked-cooked.  Inside is not so bad, but the casing! To much smoke for me, and the casing (hog) was like nothing I have ever seen.  I know most like to smoke sausage to bring it up slowly so the fat does not melt much...this was to much!  Hard, not sure how else to describe it, just not an outer casing you would want to eat.  About all I can say, might work in a paella or gumbo, needs some liquid to mellow it out!  Was gonna give some to friends, having to rethink that!

Slice it up, and cook it in some pasta sauce and put on top of the cooked pasta.
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Re: Re: Discussion Thread for Pit Boss 5.5 cu. ft. Vertical Pellet Smoker
« Reply #297 on: April 07, 2018, 09:23:58 PM »

After eating some tonight, that would be a tough sell!  Glad I only did about a 1/3 of each!
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Re: Re: Discussion Thread for Pit Boss 5.5 cu. ft. Vertical Pellet Smoker
« Reply #298 on: April 07, 2018, 10:03:00 PM »

why do you think the sausage got too smokey and the jerky and belly didn't?
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Re: Re: Discussion Thread for Pit Boss 5.5 cu. ft. Vertical Pellet Smoker
« Reply #299 on: April 07, 2018, 10:10:28 PM »

I wish I could give you some insight.  I went back to them heating pellets...I have never thought so, but maybe a bad move.  May have to save that stuff for grilling!
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