Homemade Twiggy Sticks

Directions

  1. 1Combine ground meat, meat fat, and the spice mixture in a large bowl and mix thoroughly until the mixture becomes sticky and tacky.
  2. 2Load the meat mixture into a meat gun.
  3. 3Spray wire cooling racks with cooking spray.
  4. 4Pump the meat mixture onto the prepared wire racks in thin, even sticks.
  5. 5Smoke the meat sticks in a smoker for 4 hours.

Ingredients

  • ground meat
  • meat fat
  • kosher salt
  • paprika
  • chili powder
  • garlic powder
  • coriander
  • black pepper
  • dried herbs

Equipment

mixing bowlmeat gunwire cooling racksmoker

Tips

  • Mix the meat mixture well to ensure the sticks stay firm without needing a skin or casing.
  • The meat sticks are very forgiving if handled correctly.
  • Consider doubling the recipe as they are a crowd favorite.