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Community => Butchering, Cooking, Recipes => Topic started by: JohnVH on November 10, 2013, 04:08:06 PM

Title: Snack sticks, cases 'rubbery'
Post by: JohnVH on November 10, 2013, 04:08:06 PM: Not sure else how to explain it, did it as the directions, will putting them in the fridge overnight firm them up a little more before vac packing?

They taste awesome, just the cases are weird.

(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.onestopjerkyshop.com%2Fimages%2FCracked_Pepper_Snack_Stick.jpg&hash=d2d1c7e3b524154a324b17e922902e2a713d43ab)
Title: Re: Snack sticks, cases 'rubbery'
Post by: JohnVH on November 10, 2013, 05:18:20 PM: updating, I put them in the oven for a bit, that seemed to dry them out more, incase anyone else has had issues wanted to have this up here. Noticed the cases turn dark color when they are dried out more :tup:
Title: Re: Snack sticks, cases 'rubbery'
Post by: billythekidrock on November 10, 2013, 05:24:57 PM: I am assuming these were collagen casings? If so, they may soften up again after freezing.
Title: Re: Snack sticks, cases 'rubbery'
Post by: JohnVH on November 10, 2013, 05:30:35 PM: I think so? They are darker color like peperoni sticks. They pop just right now, they were just too moist.

Thanks
Title: Re: Snack sticks, cases 'rubbery'
Post by: Skyvalhunter on November 10, 2013, 05:48:53 PM: How long have you had the mix? Best places for castings are in the fridge
Title: Re: Snack sticks, cases 'rubbery'
Post by: JohnVH on November 10, 2013, 06:38:15 PM: Quote from: Skyvalhunter on November 10, 2013, 05:48:53 PM
How long have you had the mix? Best places for castings are in the fridge

2 days