MILD snack sticks

[processhead]

Clarko said in MILD snack sticks:

Has anyone increased the amount of meat to seasoning with the Willies to tone them down?

To your question about just using less spice (adding more meat) to tone down the heat.
Yes, it is possible to do that, but remember, there will be relatively less salt and other seasonings if you do that. The stick will have less heat, but it may also taste kind of bland without as much salt.
IF you happen to find a seasoning that is too salty AND too spicy for your taste, then go for it and add less.
Remember to still use the recommend quantity of Cure #1 for the weight of your meat block.
As the guys mentioned , you may find another seasoning you like better and eliminate the need to make adjustments.

[Jonathon]

Clarko Ranch is the mildest snack stick in my opinion. Doesnt have a strong ranch taste, just mild (don’t add dry seasoning ranch mix either, doesn’t work) and a nice overall taste.

[PapaSop]

Was looking at trying the Ranch snack stick seasoning but I see it contains ECA. How pronounced is this as far as taste? Don’t care for ECA personally but looking to make a mild stick for the grandkids. Already have the Bourbon Peppercorn and Taco on my list.

[twilliams]

PapaSop just made the fajita and ranch last weekend, i love them. Bourbon Peppercorn is my favorite. Like Jonathon said the ranch has very little ranch flavor, you might get a slight hint of it at the beginning or end of bite.
My top 4 are #1 Bourbon peppercorn #2 Fajita, #3 Ranch and #4 Willies. Cant taste any ECA in it. The top 3 mentioned are perfect for kids and adults that dont like hot or spicy

[PapaSop]

twilliams
Great. Will add the Ranch to the list. Thanks.

[Jonathon]

PapaSop I think the ECA in it is to give it a slight tang but you won’t pick it out as clearly tangy, just like a ranch tang? I actually think they should change the name to something that describes what it tastes like better. Bacon Flavor Snack Sticks are also pretty mild.

[twilliams]

Jonathon PapaSop if you do a bacon one like the sweet maple bacon i recommend adding the bacon flavor booster. I have not done it personally however i have made the sticks with the seasoning and found it to be lacking in flavor and have seen people talk on here about the bacon booster.

[craigrice]

PapaSop when i make the bacon flavored sticks i will add cheddar cheese its one of my wife’s favorites

[PapaSop]

Jonathon twilliams craigrice guess I’ll add the Bacon Flavor to the list as well. Thanks

[Jonathon]

PapaSop Yeah, the booster would be a good idea for anything with bacon in it. Imitation bacon or any of the bacon flavored snack sticks all do better with it in my opinion.

[deweymeats]

Clarko I use my regular Summer Sausage mixes when making sticks for the little tykes, adding about half the recommended amount of cheddar cheese. As they get more adventurous, add more spice. Trust is what we develop