Philly brats for snack sticks

[shoprat53]

Can I use the Philly brat seasoning to make snack sticks? I know I would have to add cure and I would also add citric acid to the product. If anyone can help me here I would appreciate it.

[alanburkholder]

Sure could, with the citric acid added you don’t need to hold overnight in the refrig, just straight to the smoker

[shoprat53]

Have you tried this Alan?

[alanburkholder]

No i’ve not, i’ve stuck with Willie’s as my snack stick go to seasoning, but the process remains the same. Cure if you’ll slow smoke, eca for the twang - no hold time with ECA.

[PapaSop]

shoprat53
Love the Philly brat seasoning. Just something about that is wonderful. As a snack stick?
Tend to like snack sticks with a little kick but that is a great idea. Not a fan of ECA myself but give it a try and let us know. Probably some conversion to go from brat to snack stick but it can be done. That might end up very tasty!

[shoprat53]

Did A 3 pound batch of the Philly today also A two pound batch of the hatch green chilli. They both turned out good, wrote in my Sausage journal the recipe I used and all other information. Used apple wood for smoke but I believe the smoke flavor is not much of A factor here. If I make them again will add more seasoning mix for both the Philly and the Green Chilli. Like to try new things they are tasty but I think I can improve the end results.

[AdamCA]

I have found that when using a brat seasoning to make sticks what works best is using about 20% less meat per seasoning. So for example you would use 20 lbs of meat but enough seasoning for 25 lbs of meat. It helps the flavor come through a little better.