Todd from Fremont, IN wrote in:
I bought all the equipment to make summer sausage and snack sticks. I have had barbeque snack sticks made at my local butcher shop. When I try to make them the taste is good but I have to add so much BBQ sauce that the meat loses its consistency and just kind of melts in your mouth. Do they make a powdered BBQ that would eliminate this issue?
Great question Todd!!
I love these type of questions! Here's what's happening to your product... BBQ sauce contains vinegar. Vinegar breaks down muscle fibers. So by mixing BBQ sauce into your meat, the vinegar breaks down the already-ground meat even more and creates mushy mud pies!
Yes, there is an answer and you are correct, the answer is powdered BBQ flavoring which is available most anywhere. Look for a good smokey BBQ rib rub and start experimenting with small batches, be sure to portion the seasonings accurately each time so you know exactly how much you have added. Don't simply sprinkle it on and take a guess - measure the seasonings using a measuring cup or teaspoon to get an accurate measurement of seasonings. This way, if your first small batch doesn't have enough flavor you can always add more or less in the future.
Good luck and let us know how it turns out for you!
"The Meat Man"
Brad Lockwood
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