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Tar54

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First summer sausage...
« on: July 23, 2017, 01:58:28 PM »
It was a success! I followed Greggs method for smoking large batches of sausages and it turned out very good for my first attempt! 4 ounces of apple wood...I got a good smoke from the apple wood and it was not shavings just the thinnest stuff I could find in the bag...I was surprised at how much smoke was generated at these low temps....only ashes were left...I am doing a 30lb batch and I split it in half and just put the second batch in the smoker.I used a 70/30 mixture of venison/pork and HI-Mountain summer sausage seasoning. Did the ice water bath and let them rest and completely cool and then fired the VacMaster 215 up...aside from the Smokin-It 2D the Vacmaster is one of the best purchases I have ever made!
« Last Edit: July 23, 2017, 02:07:51 PM by Tar54 »
Rick from Central Indiana
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Re: First summer sausage...
« Reply #1 on: July 23, 2017, 11:43:22 PM »
Jealous of your VacMaster. :D
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Tar54

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Re: First summer sausage...
« Reply #2 on: July 24, 2017, 05:13:15 AM »
Jealous of your VacMaster. :D
I do depredation control on several farms here and average 35-40 deer a year in addition to all of the other wild game we harvest and as a result I killed many "regular" vac sealers...wasted money.This Vacmaster gets used HARD! I keep the oil changed as it has a oil bath pump and it keeps right on sealing regardless of how many pounds I throw at it...get one...you wont be sorry as it will be the last one you ever buy...I have had this for approx.4 years now and it has needed NOTHING.
« Last Edit: July 25, 2017, 05:16:11 AM by Tar54 »
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Re: First summer sausage...
« Reply #3 on: July 24, 2017, 03:19:28 PM »
Awesome Job Rick!!!

It looks like it was a success.

I too am loving my Vacmaster 215. I am so glad that I sprang for this beast.
Gregg - Fargo, ND
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Tar54

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Re: First summer sausage...
« Reply #4 on: July 25, 2017, 05:26:32 AM »
Awesome Job Rick!!!

It looks like it was a success.

I too am loving my Vacmaster 215. I am so glad that I sprang for this beast.
I have so many more things I want to try..I am sure I will have a few questions for you...lol
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