With the acquisition of a new stuffer and meat grinder, it's time to make brats!
Started out with a 5lb of pork shoulder (the other 5 to be used later.
started with coarse grind and then did a fine grind. (not pictured; added seasoning). I think my scale was jacked up and I either added too much thyme or it's just really potent thyme.
After adding seasoning and liquids, I hand mixed. Didn't take too long, and in to the stuffer it went.
Only burst one link this time. MUCH easier than the hand stuffer and faster!
Set them out to air dry a bit. Put them in the Fridge overnight cause it was late.
Added beer and onions and then the brats.
Once they got their beer brat look, I added them to the grill for some color. Finished product below.
I need to work on my linking technique and hopefully I will mitigate any weight issues with new scale, and remembering the thyme is strong. Overall, they were GOOD...The whole Fam Damily ate em up and I vac sealed the rest. Eat your heart out Johnsonville :hungry:
Started out with a 5lb of pork shoulder (the other 5 to be used later.
started with coarse grind and then did a fine grind. (not pictured; added seasoning). I think my scale was jacked up and I either added too much thyme or it's just really potent thyme.
After adding seasoning and liquids, I hand mixed. Didn't take too long, and in to the stuffer it went.
Only burst one link this time. MUCH easier than the hand stuffer and faster!
Set them out to air dry a bit. Put them in the Fridge overnight cause it was late.
Added beer and onions and then the brats.
Once they got their beer brat look, I added them to the grill for some color. Finished product below.
I need to work on my linking technique and hopefully I will mitigate any weight issues with new scale, and remembering the thyme is strong. Overall, they were GOOD...The whole Fam Damily ate em up and I vac sealed the rest. Eat your heart out Johnsonville :hungry:
