Pepperoni Snack Sticks Recipe
Ready to embark on a flavorful journey into the world of homemade pepperoni snack sticks? These delicious treats have a fascinating history, originating from Italy, where they were crafted as a way to preserve meat.
Equipment
- Sausage stuffer
- Meat grinder
- Mixing bowls
- Piping bag
- Smoker or oven
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/4 cup paprika
- 2 tablespoons crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon curing salt
- Collagen casings
Instructions
- Prepare the Meat Mixture: Combine ground beef, paprika, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, fennel seeds, black pepper, and curing salt in a bowl.
- Grind the Mixture: Pass the mixture through a meat grinder to achieve a fine texture.
- Stuff the Casings: Load the sausage stuffer with the meat mixture and fill collagen casings. Twist them into snack-sized sticks.
- Let It Rest: Allow the sticks to rest in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours to enhance the flavors.
- Smoke or Bake: Choose your preferred method – either smoke the sticks in a smoker or bake them in the oven until they reach the desired firmness.