Even with the heaviest HD Freezer Wrap, you are going to start to get some freezer burn if you do not eat it all up within 1 year. I have found that after meat is stored for a year or more, the quality will go down. This year, I just bought a new Chamber Vacuum Sealer for which the bags are way cheaper than Suction Style sealers. So, starting next year, I am going to start sealing my sausages in chamber sealer bags.

@Gomez I also took the opportunity to point out we needed a bigger dehydrator with a timer Haha! That’s awesome! Keep dropping those hints.

I just read an article listing the 17 best things to buy on Labor Day weekend; while grills did make the list, charcoal did not. Must have been written by a vegetarian. I’ve seen that both Lowe’s and HD have the Kingsford twins packs for $9.88, probably other places as well for those of us who like to stock up.

@Gomez Might be sticking because of the sugar in the seasoning. You might try drying it in the oven on parchment paper sprayed with non stick spray (pam) then transfer to your trays also sprayed. But I am guessing it is the sugar that is giving you the trouble.

[image: 1470501480945-img_1330-1.jpg] Habanero Mango chicken brats, natural hog casings. The test patty was initial sweetness from the mango followed by the heat of the habanero. And whoever said they aren’t very hot is tougher than I am

We are a group of smokers & grillers that get together the 3rd Wednesday of every month, 6:00pm at Pig In Pig Out on 13th street in Wichita to eat and talk about competitions and smoking in general. Everyone is welcome to stop by and introduce yourself.

@Gomez That’s great you live close enough to visit our Wichita stores! Welcome to the community and we’re glad to have you here!