Just ordered it online for a Christmas present. Seems to be a blackfriday or pre blackfriday sale price. $69.99 free shipping.

The glass probe on my pH meter is toast! Sadly, it did not even last two years. Will have to order a replacement from Germany even though the darned thing is made in Taiwan.
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And that sucks about those Ph probes. That has happened to me in the past and I went to Ph...

Anyone use or have an Avantco meat grinder?

Anyone know the (minimum) amount of meat the Omcan 44lb capacity meat mixer will mix?

i want to but a meat slicer for bacon, baleron and other types of smoked meats but dont know what to get and what is good product? this one at cabelas looks preety good and wonder if anyone has it or knows of a better one in the 250 doller range, plus its on sale. its just going to be for home use

Hi I'm a newbie from Vancouver BC and am very glad to find this forum. I'm getting ready to make my first sausage. Here is what I have on hand

- Kitchener 5 lbs stuffer
- Seasoning & binder with cure for Polish kielbasa from Stuffers Supply
- Seasoning & binder package for Hot Italian from...

I've got a pair of the Bostitch S19 automatic hog ring pliers that I believe uses a 3/4 ring which I bought from Butcher Packer years ago.

When using them on a large beef bung cap, they really don't go around the twisted end. Instead, the ring ends seem to cut into the casing causing a tear in...

I have recently purchased (because it seemed like a bargain) a No.22 3/4 hp. Reber grinder.
I believe that these are also marketed under the names of 'Yabe' and 'Ircem'.
From the limited info that I can find online, I believe that the gearbox is referred to as an 'oil-bath' and designed to contain...

I just received my first shipment of 8 x 50` sealer rolls from FoodSealer located in Coquitlam, BC. I am happy to report that these bags, embossed on both sides, work well. They are shipped priority mail and come with free shipping. For us Canadians this is a good supplier.

Was wondering if anyone has tried the Milwaukee PH meter that sausagemaker.com sells?

Its a good price but the sausage probe is worth more than the meter. I wonder if you are careful one could get away with using the probe it comes with.

Reviews anyone?

Thanks
Toby

There has been a it online about fat deposits blocking main sewers. Has anyone ever thought of attaching one to their drainage. when I drain the sink after making sausages I place some fine mesh over the plug hole.

I have been looking at different grinders, but not in the top range.

The affordable Cabelas have either nylon/plastic gears and sometimes not even any spare parts, so I have been looking at LEM.
More in specific the big bite #8 and #5.

So far making sausages is (just) a hobby, although I might...

Whoopee - just did my first grind on the new #8. What a treat after the old noisy under powered Moulinex. I went for the #8 because I only do batches around 5 lbs each.

I was surprised at how quiet it is. The big bite auger is as advertised - picks up the meat cubes and runs them through with no...

I am looking for some hooks to hang my sausages from in my smoker. I was looking at stainless steel S hooks. Does anyone have any other suggestions or a idea where I can get stainless s hooks for cheap?

I'm in the market to replace my old Moulinex meat grinder. I'm considering a #12 because it has more plates available than a #8. #12's come with 350, 500 and more watt motors. I'm zeroing in on a 500 Watt motor. I usually go to Amazon.com for reviews but in this category almost every grinder they...

Hope you can help, I would like to make emulsified sausage but don't have the budget or volume requirement to get a bowl cutter!!, what do you guys and gals use?, I have a 1400w Kenwood Chef with a standard acrylic bowl, do you think that is sufficient to get correct emulsifying consistency?

I bought a Lutron PH 212 PH meter last year in August from Heatmiser in UK, for $161, including postage and a spare probe.
Yesterday I used it to test my mettwurst, and it failed. The readings were around 13 - 14.
I then noticed that the internal tube in the probe had a crack in it. (The unit...

Does anyone use a bowl cutter ? I want to get the pros and cons of this type of cutter verses a traditional grinder.

Hi Guys

I up for buying a mincer and would like recommendations for a 240V unit that can used here Downunder.

Would prefer to buy it here in Oz as i reckon the shipping would kill me on a heavy item.

Cheers

Steve

I blundered into a stock clearance at WallyWorld the other day, and bought a #5-size Great Outdoors electric meat grinder for 30 bucks. Tested it out on a small amount of pork chops and bacon, making chorizo. The thing came with two grinder plates, one with 3/16 and one with 1/8 hole diameter...

A friend sent me this photo of the sausage stuffer she uses. Although she isn`t certain of its history other than she got it from her aunt`s grandchildren in Alaska, she thinks it is possible her Grandmother brought it with her when she immigrated to Canada from Hungary in the early 1900`s.

I'm into old stuff, especially buying tools. It seems like most things made long ago are still functioning, whereas everything made today is made to break and throw away quickly.

Do you guys prefer old butcher knives over new due to quality and price, or do you spend a lot of money for the new...

Many folks would like to use their home range-oven for dehydrating a little quick jerky from time to time but have found that their kitchen stove ovens simply can`t be set below 200° F. Ideally, somewhere around 120°F to 140°F would be just fine for slowly drying jerky for 14 to 18 hours or...

Is there a chart showing which size of stuffing tube to use with different casings?

Has anyone used one of these before?

I emailed them and they do have a lot of customers using it for dry curing meat. Curious if any of them are here. If so how has it worked out?

I'm considering adding it to my raspberryPi project. I'd then have temp, humidity and PH available.

thanks,
dave

Whataya know---- a new way to die!

Please be aware that, if you store anything in the freezer compartment of a garage refrigerator in the winter, there is a possibility that it will thaw. It seems counterintuitive, but during prolonged periods of chilly weather, 40 degF and below, your...

Does anyone have experience with patty forming equipment?

We've been making seasoned pork patties for a customer by hand for about a month, using an Italian sausage recipe.

The volume has increased to the point where it's time to automate.

I need to be able to control the size. These patties are...

Hi all,
I've bought myself a nice new Hark (Australian brand) electric smoker so I can increase the scope of my smoking.
Now my issues is that when I set the temperature - say to 149 F - the element switches on and heats the unit, starting the smoking process. But then the temperature in the unit...

I made this a while back and thought Id share it. I got the basic idea off a nefarious gardening site....lol. It works great for me as having it on the outside of the chamber gives me more room inside. And it brings up the humidity very efficiently, faster than any humidifier I have tried.

First...

I'm looking for a 18 qt. or better, table top electric roaster for finishing off hotdogs, and big chubs. I'd like to use it in conjunction with this controller, for temp control.

What can you folks recommend that you're happy with?

Thank you!

Got to get a brine injector. Is this sufficient? Just don't want to waste time with junk. I see they have more advanced injectors. Going to try to make some ham in the future and more advanced products just for home and conversation pieces at the VFW. Thank You in advance eveyone. Much appreciated....

I'm looking for a digital hanging scale, about 4 kg capacity, 0.1 g resolution. Anyone know where to get something like this? I'm aware of the fish scales and luggage available online.

Any one tried this latest model remote thermometer by Maverick?

99 bucks, anyone have one? Plus since it is a #12 (I was in the Northern tool store and had the box open) I noticed it looked like a standard grinding plate that could probably use other larger plate holes. Largest one was too small. I also can get 20 bucks off that price also. 79 plus tax. What do...

Stainless steel hooks purchased on eBay.

Pic is after a few weeks in a in my curing chamber. :mad: You get what you pay for! :oops:

As a Newby I have lots of questions - glad you experienced folks are so patient!

I have used 2 differnet thermometers to check the fridge temp and find it at 40-41F. It's a Kenmore manufactured by the now defunct Woods Company of Canada. If I turn the dial to the coldest setting, the fridge...

The plating on my Moulineaux plate has peeled off leaving bare metal which immediately rusts.

While I can sterilize it before each use but I wonder if I shouldn't chuck it. It's a #5 but it has the tenons attached unlike most plates that have the notches matching with the tenons built into the...

Mike I see when you get into something you don't play around! That is a lot of salumi for the inaugural run! Reading those test strips is a major pain. I think you will just have to break down and get a PH tester. I finally did and am certainly happy about it. I spend too much time and money...

First of all any advertised estimates of through put rates should be considered optimistic.
With that statement out of the way. I believe that they can be favorably compared to the powered grinders within the same manufacturing group. I purchased one from Cabelas for $40 and got what I paid for....

I know some other members use PH meters and I thought I would share this link.

i just purchased the bayou classic sp10 outdoor cooking stove to finish my sausage in a water bath after smoking it and have a couple of questions if anyone has this burner and can help me out. i am a little worried that the flame will not go low enough to get my sausage a steady temp of 165 deg in...

My trusty ol` Brinkmann Smoke-n-Pit horizontal smoker has served me well. Many a brisket has passed its door and firebox. But now, I want to smoke sausages too, and the ol` thing needs modifications to operate stably at lower temperatures.

The first modification was to buy an Amazin` tube smoke...

Well, I did it again. :roll: I left a couple of meat grinder die plates out on a bamboo cutting board, and they stained it gray. This is the second time I've done this. The previous time was on a multi-wood cutting board. Each time, Beloved Spouse reminds me what an idiot I am for doing it again....

Ham Press is continued from the forum Products In Blocks - Topic was split by CW 062913 @16:14Hrs .

Wow, that is a great looking ham press. Its too bad they're so hard to locate here in the U.S. That would be the ticket for making a loaf of lunch meat for the coming weeks sandwiches.

Hello all,

I am considering getting one of the Smokenators? I am wondering if anyone here has any thoughts on this product of if maybe you use something else... maybe better? Anyway I would love your thoughts!
Thanks

Russ

I'm dong a batch of smoked chickens right that might require me to stay up all dammed night too ensure they don't get ruined. I usually just rely on a double pair of internal units and call it good.

I believe I've read somewhere that internal meat temp units with a remote alarm are available....

This was my fathers which had been sitting at an Uncles after my grandfather passed away years ago It took two of us just to move it. Motor is 5 1/2 hp. Most of the grinding plates have disappeared.

Hi I am very interested in buying the Kirby cannon and want to know some more info on how it work's, cost, and what sizes it comes in?

I'm thinking about getting a good dehydrator and thought this would be the place to ask. I was looking at the D-10 on sausagemaker.com for $562.99 and really like the looks of it, but a friend told me about the 160 liter at Cabelas for $499 and he says he loves his.
Anyway was wondering if anyone...