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Beat High Meat Prices: Stretch Your Meat Block When Making Sausage, Snack Sticks & Jerky at Home

Higher protein costs are pushing home sausage, meat stick, and jerky crafters to make every variable in their process count. Here's where the biggest gains are hiding.

Pineapple Inclusions: How to Manage Bind Integrity in Snack Sticks

Pineapple is a high-impact inclusion in globally inspired smoked products, especially in snack sticks. It's also a co...

Beyond the Blend: No. 472 Curry Sausage Seasoning

Some flavors feel comforting from the very first bite. Others invite you to slow down and savor every layer. No. 472 ...

Beyond the Blend: No. 471 Pesto Sausage Seasoning

Some flavors feel instantly familiar, the kind that bring comfort with every bite. No. 471 Pesto Sausage Seasoning wa...

Homemade Breakfast Sausage Made Easy

Nothing can get us out of bed on a Sunday morning faster than a full breakfast spread. Especially when it includes a ...

Cures, Nitrites, & Cure Accelerators: An Overview

What's the deal with sodium nitrite? Is it the same as sodium nitrate? Is it safe to consume? Do I need to use a cure...

Inclusions in Sausage Making: Benefits of Extending Your Meat Block

Discover how adding real inclusions—like cheese, pasta, dried fruit or jalapeños—to your sausage not only enhances visual appeal, texture and flavor recognition, but also extends yield, improves moisture retention, and justifies premium pricing.

Understanding Fermentation Cultures vs Citric Acid

If you're aiming to achieve that signature "fermented tang" found in dry-cured sausages, you'll need to delve into th...

How to Make Homemade Venison Summer Sausage

Learn how to make delicious, tangy homemade deer summer sausage with our tried and true Jalapeno Cheddar Venison Summer Sausage recipe. This cured sausage can be made with a mix of pork, beef, or other combinations of wild game to craft the ultimate homemade sausage.