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Smokin-It Smokers => Model 2 & 2D - The Middle Kid => Topic started by: Harrytim on April 04, 2021, 06:40:44 PM

Title: Venison snack sticks
Post by: Harrytim on April 04, 2021, 06:40:44 PM

I made venison snack stick today. They taste great but the collagen casing is sliding off! I have made them in the past without any problems. Any ideas what went wrong?

Title: Re: Venison snack sticks
Post by: Pork Belly on April 10, 2021, 03:13:29 PM

I will not use the light colored collagen casings, they always become loose and slip off. I have had great luck with the mahogany collagen casings and finishing them in an ice water bath.

I smoke to 150 internal then plunge them in a large container of ice water. Leave your probe thermometer in during the plunge. Take them out of the ice water when they get below 100. Lay them on a towel or paper towels for finish drying. the slight internal temp aids in drying by evaporation as you blot the sticks with towels or paper towels.