Greetings.
I’m new to the snack stick making but when I do it, it will only be maybe 5lbs at a time. I already ordered the sure cure and carrot binder. But in your opinion, do you think I’ll be able to mix the mixture by hand okay or should I still look into a meat mixer?
Thanks

processhead

Thanks Paul. I have a Weston grinder and my LEM stuffer arrived today, just waiting on the 3/8 tube attachment. Is there any other option for a meat mixer smaller than a 20lb? I was searching a bit this morning but didn’t see anything. I would like to get a mixer eventually but I also saw in a post above that a small amount of meat won’t work properly in a 20lb mixer

processhead
PERFECT!!! Thank you, sir!

Hi. I’m relativvv… ok. I’m new! LOL So this will be the first time making snack sticks with the Sure Cure and carrot binder. Also, I’m only doing 2 or 5 pounds of meat at a time.
So say I wanted to just 2 lbs…
-Carrot binder - 2 tbsp + 1 tsp
-Sure Cure - 1/2 tsp
-water - 2.5oz

Mix meat, carrot binder, sure cure, and water together. Then do you stuff it into the casings and let it rest in the refrigerator over night; smoke the next day… does that sound correct?