I like to process my own deer and this year wanted to try to make some snack sticks and italian brats. Our grinder just wasn't up to the task and it took waaaaaaayyyyyy to long to get the small amount done we did.

Any opinions on a good sausage stuffer. Been looking at different 15lb stuffers but would like some thoughts on models people have actually used. We will probably use it for more than just venison.

Thanks,

I have the LEM SS, 15lb? Works great, very little effort to crank.

Well, you may be able to find some Italian brats to foster-raise just to see if that's your cup of tea. Or, you could find yourself a nice Italian girl who is willing to help. Only a suggestion. :))

Check out Butchers and Packers Supply. They have a good selection of products.

If you plan to do it every year and you plan to do at least 2-3 deer plus other meats, don't go cheap. Spend the money upfront and never look back. I would look at used commercial stuff versus new consumer grade. The 40-50 year old commercial stuff will run circles around anything else.

Lem for me also. Have the 25# Vertical SS stuffer.. Works great.

Are you looking for a stuffer or a grinder? Mine are separate entities.

This is what I use. It works OK, but I only do 25lbs at a time and the meat still needs to be ground first.

Lem is what I use and it is very user friendly!!

Cabelas grinder and Sausage Maker 20# stuffer

I have never had a stuffer. I have always just made patties. Breakfast and Italian.

Check out sausage maker they have everything you need,thats were I buy all my sausage supplies.

Check out sausage maker they have everything you need,thats were I buy all my sausage supplies.

I don't know how often you are going to do this, but you might check with your local butcher shop to see what they would charge to do it for you.

Agree with Lenny, Sausage Maker has a lot of quality stuff. IMO.

I have the 1/2 HP self contained grinder/stuffer that Cabelas sells. Works great

I'm like Don Lewis I just make patties

Well we ordered one. 15lb LEM hand crank and some new snack stick flavors to try. Have deer #3 to make into more good food now. THanks for the opinions

I like Lems, PS seasoning, Cabela's for grinders ,stuffers, spices I would highly recomend PS blue ribbon summer sausage spice, you won't be disapointed!!

Sticks have been my nemesis. I'm not happy with how they turn out usually. I have a 10-15 lb LEM stuffer and it works pretty good but I have to clamp it to the table and it does take some cranking to stuff casings. The smaller the casing, the harder it is. You can always add fluid and make it easier but then your sticks will not be as full or solid. I have had the best luck stuffing them, curing in the oven until temp is reached and then sticking them in the dehydrator and drying them down till they get a lot more dried out. Like I said, I do not have this figured out yet. You will get your moneys worth in stick saving vs the butcher.

I do my hot sticks in the smoker.

x2 stickhunter. Expensive but worth it when you consider how long they last. I think ours paid for itself the first year alone not going to a processor. Best thing is you get your own deer back...can't put a price on that!

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