After eating some of Saltbush Bills homemade snags at the Glenreagh COG (first photo) I got the idea of making my own sausages, particularly good Italian sausage.  Local butcher puts MSG in his and Maggie is allergic to it.

Been doing some research, as you do online and have decided to definitely run with it.

This morning I bit the bullet and bought a small 3 litre sausage stuffer (second photo).  Decided on the small one as only making for two of us.

I already have a meat grinder but know I will also need a spice grinder as well.

I have been told it is going to have to sit under the Christmas Tree all wrapped up until Christmas Day  but that is all good as I need to still do more research, particularly recipes.

Fun times ahead and a whole new hobby for me. 

Bear wrote on Nov 21^st, 2024 at 12:18pm:


Bought direct from Vevor off their App.  Currently big Black Friday sale and cost me $118 and free delivery. Normally $170.

Not as yet but heaps of online places to get them.

I tried it a few years ago but what put me of was I only had a Aldi mincer using as a stuffer.

Have just ordered Molly’s Christmas present for me so we should be ok. Have a heavy duty mincers as part of our tomato processing operation. Could have used it but prefer the proper equipment.

Intend to use the wine fridge for the salami when we get there. Cheers

Checked AusPost tracking and mine “may” be here tomorrow. 

I have created a new forum category especially for those interested or actually making sausages and other small goods to keep it all together.

I am impressed.   

Derek
Have a look at Huon Distributors Wodonga Vic.
Muzz

I was looking at Huon for their casings.  Not the cheapest around though.

Here is another top butcher's supplier in Victoria.
Myspiceoflife.com.au
Muzz

Found this one local in Toowoomba.  Might go for a drive this coming week and have a chat to them.

https://www.butcherssupplies.com.au

Shop local where you can save time and money.
Muzz

When do you expect your spice grinder?

Still no word mate? Did they send it with fastway, bloody useless mob they are.

Tried to sign on to their tracking site but no luck just freezers.

Must have been driving down the highway when I last posted as it has arrived.   

She’s a big bugger.  Was the smallest of their models having a capacity of 150gms so pleased I didn’t order the bigger one..

Came with a spare set of blades, spare set of carbon brushes for the motor, a sieve and a cleaning brush. Was supposed to have a socket to remove the blades but not included.  Have sent them an after sales please explain. 😊

Now waiting for the scales I ordered then off to get some sausage skins.

I have orders from family for Boxing Day breakfast sausages so better get my finger out.   

This is the jewlers scale I bought a few years ago when I stated home tinkering with meat. The lid slides of and you use it as a small bowl.

Bear wrote on Dec 5^th, 2024 at 5:53pm:


That is neat. I like how the lid becomes the container.

Derek where you home when Fastway delievered or did they leave at door. Cheers

Thank you lastime I had them they took it back to the depot, shiit time getting it back.

My casings arrive this afternoon from smoke and cure and my food land has boneless rolled sho7lder pork on special for $5 kg.

MGSC28      All Natural Hog/Pig Sausage Casings - Size 28 - Bulk Pack1      $42.95
MGSC36H      All Natural Hog/Pig Sausage Casings - Size 36 - Home Pack 1      $22.95
HMBRATG      German Bratwurst Sausage Seasoning Mix1      $14.95

Bratwurst mix was in my basket from awhile back so kept it there.

Home pack is about 72 metres and the bulk pack is double.

https://www.smokedandcured.com.au/

There is nothing on the website to say what the ingredients are in that seasoning.  Some I looked at recently had MSG in them and I know our local butcher uses it as well. 

Maggie is allergic to MSG.  One of the reasons apart from the hobby side of it that I wanted to get into making my own.

Have sent them a message asking if they use MSG. Molly does not want to use it and looking at the contents I do not think I will. Simply receipe with natural spice are easier, cheers and goos nigh5

Hi Derek
I hoped every thing works out and you can get some sausages made Sounds like you will be making a lot to feed the family
Kev

Kevvie wrote on Dec 7^th, 2024 at 5:42pm:


Thanks Kev.  Going to be a hobby for me rather than feeding everyone.  I hope. 

One of my girls wants some pork and apple sausages. 

Thanks for that.  Busy time down there for you two.  😊

Bear wrote on Dec 11^th, 2024 at 10:03am:


Yep it is in the mail but expect it will be on a slow boat from China.   

Bear wrote on Dec 11^th, 2024 at 10:03am:


I am getting this auto message about every 4 days.   

Bear wrote on Dec 14^th, 2024 at 1:10pm:


I have an App that tells me where Santa is.  Grandkids loved it when they were younger.

I shall keep an eye on him.   

Ordered one on the second of December and still not here by the 20th. They ref7nded my money so ordered another one to see what happens.

As soon as I saw the freight company was Fastway A shutter ran through me as they have nevered delievered the couple of times before. Fingers crossed this time cheers.

Changed my mind.

Have decided to let them send me a new one.  Hope this one has the spanner.   

Most likely keep one on the motorhome to grind coffee.