Roll Call (Start Here First)
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I’ve been sand bagging these forums for a while from Beaver Dam, WI. Hog processing is starting soon so its time got get active and put the information to use. I’ve done some domestic rabbit butchering before and harvested some deer, which produced the usual products. I’m very interested in getting into traditional meat preservation.
Ridley Acres Welcome to the community. You have come to the right place. Lots of experience and knowledge here.
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So I’ve posted a few times but missed this Intro thread.
I’m Jamie from Frankfort, IL (SW Burbs of Chicago). Been smoking meats for 25 years or so but had only done a single 30lb batch of sausage (Kitchen-Aid) many years ago until recently. Sure you can guess why a second batch didn’t follow. Now have a LEM Big Bite #8 and Hakka 15# stuffer and have done a couple hundred pound of sausage/snack sticks with them.
Mainly cook on a built-in stainless steel Pitts & Spitts Maverick 1250 pellet smoker, Kamado Joe Big Joe II, and a Napoleon 38" 700 Series built-in gasser. Also just ordered a PK 100 for sausage/snack sticks/bacon/low-temp smoking. Guess you can say the sausage hook has been set.Jamieson22 welcome to the community, looking forward to you sharing your experiences. Lots of folks here willing to pass on their knowledge and experiences.
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So I’ve posted a few times but missed this Intro thread.
I’m Jamie from Frankfort, IL (SW Burbs of Chicago). Been smoking meats for 25 years or so but had only done a single 30lb batch of sausage (Kitchen-Aid) many years ago until recently. Sure you can guess why a second batch didn’t follow. Now have a LEM Big Bite #8 and Hakka 15# stuffer and have done a couple hundred pound of sausage/snack sticks with them.
Mainly cook on a built-in stainless steel Pitts & Spitts Maverick 1250 pellet smoker, Kamado Joe Big Joe II, and a Napoleon 38" 700 Series built-in gasser. Also just ordered a PK 100 for sausage/snack sticks/bacon/low-temp smoking. Guess you can say the sausage hook has been set. -
So I’ve posted a few times but missed this Intro thread.
I’m Jamie from Frankfort, IL (SW Burbs of Chicago). Been smoking meats for 25 years or so but had only done a single 30lb batch of sausage (Kitchen-Aid) many years ago until recently. Sure you can guess why a second batch didn’t follow. Now have a LEM Big Bite #8 and Hakka 15# stuffer and have done a couple hundred pound of sausage/snack sticks with them.
Mainly cook on a built-in stainless steel Pitts & Spitts Maverick 1250 pellet smoker, Kamado Joe Big Joe II, and a Napoleon 38" 700 Series built-in gasser. Also just ordered a PK 100 for sausage/snack sticks/bacon/low-temp smoking. Guess you can say the sausage hook has been set.Jamieson22 Welcome aboard & welcome to the neighborhood. I am confident that you will have a lot of good ideas & experience to share with everyone, but don’t forget to Go BLUE, al the way.
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So I’ve posted a few times but missed this Intro thread.
I’m Jamie from Frankfort, IL (SW Burbs of Chicago). Been smoking meats for 25 years or so but had only done a single 30lb batch of sausage (Kitchen-Aid) many years ago until recently. Sure you can guess why a second batch didn’t follow. Now have a LEM Big Bite #8 and Hakka 15# stuffer and have done a couple hundred pound of sausage/snack sticks with them.
Mainly cook on a built-in stainless steel Pitts & Spitts Maverick 1250 pellet smoker, Kamado Joe Big Joe II, and a Napoleon 38" 700 Series built-in gasser. Also just ordered a PK 100 for sausage/snack sticks/bacon/low-temp smoking. Guess you can say the sausage hook has been set.Jamieson22 sounds like your definitely hooked for sure.
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Hey guys. Been lurking ‘round here for a few years gathering some great info grinding, mixing, stuffing, smoking, and curing meat. Figured it’s time to finally post something. Hello everyone and thanks for all the great tips and tricks.
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Greetings!
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Hey guys. Been lurking ‘round here for a few years gathering some great info grinding, mixing, stuffing, smoking, and curing meat. Figured it’s time to finally post something. Hello everyone and thanks for all the great tips and tricks.
Surg glad to have you as part of the community. And great choice on Team Blue.
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Hey guys. Been lurking ‘round here for a few years gathering some great info grinding, mixing, stuffing, smoking, and curing meat. Figured it’s time to finally post something. Hello everyone and thanks for all the great tips and tricks.
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Hey guys. Been lurking ‘round here for a few years gathering some great info grinding, mixing, stuffing, smoking, and curing meat. Figured it’s time to finally post something. Hello everyone and thanks for all the great tips and tricks.
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Hey guys. Been lurking ‘round here for a few years gathering some great info grinding, mixing, stuffing, smoking, and curing meat. Figured it’s time to finally post something. Hello everyone and thanks for all the great tips and tricks.
Surg welcome to the community
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Hey guys. Been lurking ‘round here for a few years gathering some great info grinding, mixing, stuffing, smoking, and curing meat. Figured it’s time to finally post something. Hello everyone and thanks for all the great tips and tricks.
Surg Welcome to this crazy community and taste chasers.
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Hey guys. Been lurking ‘round here for a few years gathering some great info grinding, mixing, stuffing, smoking, and curing meat. Figured it’s time to finally post something. Hello everyone and thanks for all the great tips and tricks.
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Hey guys. Been lurking ‘round here for a few years gathering some great info grinding, mixing, stuffing, smoking, and curing meat. Figured it’s time to finally post something. Hello everyone and thanks for all the great tips and tricks.
Surg welcome to the group!
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zbigjeff There was no meeting, there was an ambush attack while I was busy with other things! No worries though, revenge is a dish best served cold
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zbigjeff There was no meeting, there was an ambush attack while I was busy with other things! No worries though, revenge is a dish best served cold
Jonathon Hehehehehehe. Been on toooo many company and website systems installs. It lends itself to getting ambushed sometimes. Served COLD sounds like plan.
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Jonathon Hehehehehehe. Been on toooo many company and website systems installs. It lends itself to getting ambushed sometimes. Served COLD sounds like plan.
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Hi everyone, my name is John from El Dorado, KS, just outside of Wichita. New to sausage making and looking for some good recipes and grilling tips. Made hatch green chili pork brats last weekend and made Jambalaya and extra links for lunches. Loved both. Any other suggestions on seasonings or meats to try? Recipes? I’m liking the Excalibur Seasonings with some spice especially the hatch green chili and hot buffalo wing. What are you cooking lately?
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Hi everyone, my name is John from El Dorado, KS, just outside of Wichita. New to sausage making and looking for some good recipes and grilling tips. Made hatch green chili pork brats last weekend and made Jambalaya and extra links for lunches. Loved both. Any other suggestions on seasonings or meats to try? Recipes? I’m liking the Excalibur Seasonings with some spice especially the hatch green chili and hot buffalo wing. What are you cooking lately?
@johng-0 welcome to the community. Look around on here and you will find all kinds of good things. If you see someone talking about something they made, dont be afraid to ask them about it

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Hi everyone, my name is John from El Dorado, KS, just outside of Wichita. New to sausage making and looking for some good recipes and grilling tips. Made hatch green chili pork brats last weekend and made Jambalaya and extra links for lunches. Loved both. Any other suggestions on seasonings or meats to try? Recipes? I’m liking the Excalibur Seasonings with some spice especially the hatch green chili and hot buffalo wing. What are you cooking lately?
@johng-0 Welcome, lots of info here, try scanning or searching to find something that interests you
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