Black Pepper Sticks Recipes

BEEF STICKS

Steps:

• Grind the meat through a 3/16" (4.5 mm) grinder plate.
• Add the rest of the ingredients and mix well. I find that a stand mixer with a paddle attachment works very well for mixing.
• Stuff into 18-24 mm natural or collagen casings.
• Tie into 24" rings (24" total length, 12" top to bottom when the ring is formed).
• Transfer to the smoker and dry without smoke for 30-45 minutes at 110F, or until dry to touch.
• Raise the temperature to 130F and smoke for 2-3 hours or until the desired color is obtained.
• Transfer to a large pot with water preheated to 165F. Poach for 15 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 154-158 F.
• Shower with cold water for about 5 min, then let cool down and dry.
• Cut into 6" sticks.
• Store in a refrigerator.

BLACK PEPPER STICKS

Steps:

• Combine 2 cups flour, yeast, salt and pepper in food processor using the steel knife and on/off turns. With machine running pour in 3/4 cup water and 1 tablespoon oil through the feed tube and process until dough clings to slide of workbowl. If the dough is too sticky add extra flour one tablespoon at a time, if too dry add more water one tablespoon at a time until it is right consistency.
• Continue processing dough for 40 seconds until dough is smooth and elastic.
• Knead on floured board for 1 minute.
• Transfer dough to oiled bowl, turning to cover all surfaces. Cover and let dough rise for 30 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 450-degrees F.
• Coast baking sheet with olive oil.
• Roll small pieces (about the size of a walnut) into 10-inch sticks. Arrange on baking sheet, spacing one inch apart.
• Bake for 10-15 minutes or until brown.

SPICY BEEFSTICK

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, pork sausage, mustard seed, liquid smoke, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, curing salt, black pepper, caraway seed, cayenne pepper, paprika, chili powder and red pepper flakes. Cover, and refrigerate overnight.
• For the next three days, knead the meat for 5 minutes, then return to the refrigerator. On the fourth day, knead, then form into 6 equal logs. Wrap each log in aluminum foil, and poke a few holes in the foil.
• Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C). Place the logs onto a broiler pan to catch the grease. Bake for 6 hours in the preheated oven. Turn off the oven, and leave the logs in for another 3 hours after baking. Refrigerate until chilled, then slice and serve.