Ferret664 Posted February 21, 2019 Report Share Posted February 21, 2019 Well having got a meat grinder about 3 years ago and using it once then putting it in the cupboard I decided last week to get it back out and give it a whirl . Well since then. I have made rabbit and pigeon burgers both amazingly tasty and simple just mincing with streaky smoked bacon , minced venison and made chilli and a delightful shepards pie . Now can't decide what else to put through it duck, partridge, pheasant, goose ? So many choices and so many fantastic recipes and meals can be had . What are others favourite things to do with minced meat ? Thinking of having a crack at some sausages soon 🤔 but never really had a tasty game sausage yet 🤔🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokersmith Posted February 21, 2019 Report Share Posted February 21, 2019 I had mine out last week ... Pintail burrito's !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret664 Posted February 21, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2019 Oh wow that does sound good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old'un Posted February 21, 2019 Report Share Posted February 21, 2019 What about some game sausages/salami? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret664 Posted February 21, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2019 Just trying to find a good recipe for sausages and where can you get the stuff needed for salami like the wrapping for it ? Also watched some American vidoes for summer sausage as they call it but again don't know where to get the stuff for it ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old'un Posted February 21, 2019 Report Share Posted February 21, 2019 Just Google it, sausage skins, sausage maker, sausage making recipes, etc, loads of stuff relating to sausage making. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret664 Posted February 21, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2019 Have done and will try a few but struggling to find a salami kit ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old'un Posted February 21, 2019 Report Share Posted February 21, 2019 I just googled salami making kit and got loads of results, here one from the list..https://sausagemaking.org/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret664 Posted February 21, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2019 Thanks will check it out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted February 21, 2019 Report Share Posted February 21, 2019 I use the course grinder on my machine for the contents of my game pies...think pork pies....raised hot crust pastry etc. I have ground up about everything possible into these pies including apples, dates and apricots. A 20% content belly pork or streaky smoked bacon is essential. Raising hotcrust is very easy, you just have to get on quickly before it cools down or it will crumble. A flat sided whisky glass is handy to get the crust nice and thin on the sides and I do mine in springform cases well greased. Mine has a sausage making kit, that is why I purchased it, but to be honest I now buy my sausage as I have a supplier who makes the most amazing sausage. Very useful machine...currys chillis pies etc etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret664 Posted February 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2019 Has anyone tried this seasoning ? And if so how was it? Thinking of doing some pigeon sausage soon ? https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00A5ZGGJO/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1550997335&sr=8-1&keywords=game+sausage+seasoning&dpPl=1&dpID=51qjRSdtH5L&ref=plSrch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerCat Posted February 24, 2019 Report Share Posted February 24, 2019 9 hours ago, Ferret664 said: Has anyone tried this seasoning ? And if so how was it? Thinking of doing some pigeon sausage soon ? https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00A5ZGGJO/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1550997335&sr=8-1&keywords=game+sausage+seasoning&dpPl=1&dpID=51qjRSdtH5L&ref=plSrch I have and think its overseasoned for pigeons. Use a 50/50 Mix of pigeon and pork belly. You can chuck a few smoked rashers in if you like. Get some sausage skins off Amazon and if using tongmaster I'd go for a a less seasoned mix or just chuck some onions/leek and Apple into the mix with salt and pepper and see why happens. Probably marry with cider for the liquid. Used rrd wine with thr game seasoning but as saif thr star anise or whateve it was was too much. Keep it all as cold as possible. You can buy the breadcrumbs online as well. Not difficult at all and very satisfying. Last year I also made burgers with the same ratio but using garlic, chill and ginger with corriander. Another version was with Apple thyme and rosemary. The latter I had fried in a pan like a rissol with mash tates and gravy. Very easy to do and makes the birds go a long way. Most have no idea its pigeon and have seconds before asking. All were surprised. Scott rea on YouTube is an interesting watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisheruk Posted February 24, 2019 Report Share Posted February 24, 2019 If you don’t eat pork, is the a substitute recipe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerCat Posted February 24, 2019 Report Share Posted February 24, 2019 It's the fat you want really as pigeon is so dry. I can't think of a sufficiently fatty piece if beef that would do the trick. Possibly lamb but that would over power the pigeon maybe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisheruk Posted February 24, 2019 Report Share Posted February 24, 2019 16 minutes ago, GingerCat said: It's the fat you want really as pigeon is so dry. I can't think of a sufficiently fatty piece if beef that would do the trick. Possibly lamb but that would over power the pigeon maybe. What about goose fat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerCat Posted February 24, 2019 Report Share Posted February 24, 2019 It's worth a go with the goose fat. No idea what it will be like bit only one way to find out. The problem is that pigeon is too dry on its own. I'd try 15% goose fat and see how they come out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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