No. 155 Blue Ribbon Wiener Seasoning

• 1 Pkg. No. 155 Blue Ribbon Wiener Seasoning
• 15 Lbs. 90% Lean Beef Trims
• 10 Lbs. 50% Lean Pork Trims
• 1 Pkg. Cure (Included with Seasoning)
• 3.5 cups Distilled Water & Ice (50/50)
• 0.75 lbs. Binder Flour (optional)
• 24-26 mm Sheep Casings

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Grind all products through ⅜” plate.
2. Regrind twice through 3/16” plate.
3. Add cure to ½ the water and add to meat.
4. Add seasoning and binder flour mixed with ½ the water (keeps moisture in meat) and mix 4-6 minutes or until meat is tacky.
5. Let rest overnight in cool area to allow flavor and color to develop (optional)
6. Stuff into 24-26 mm sheep casings

SMOKING PROCEDURE:

1) Preheat Smoker to 130°F.
2) Hang wieners on smoke sticks (do not have any pieces touching if possible).
3) Insert temperature probe to center of one link or strip 1 link over probe. Run with dampers wide open for 30 minutes. 
4) Place ¼ pan of moistened sawdust on burner and increase temperature to 150°F.
5) Set top damper ⅛ open, bottom damper ¾ open and smoke for 45 minutes. 
6) Increase temperature to 170°F and cook until you reach an internal temperature of 155°F. 

7) Immediately place in a cold-water bath for 20 minutes until internal temperature reaches 100-110°F. Dry at room temperature.