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Title: Butchers', Packers' and Sausage Makers' Red Book

Author: George Jacob Sayer

Release date: July 6, 2019 [eBook #59863]

Language: German, English

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Butchers’
Packers’ and
Sausage
Makers’
Red Book

WOLF, SAYER & HELLER
INCORPORATED
NEW YORK CHICAGO MONTREAL
HAMBURG SYDNEY, N. S. W. CHRISTCHURCH, N. Z. LONDON



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Index of Recipes

CURING
Page
Hams and Bacon 2-3
Smoking 14-15
Boiling Hams 14-15
Sugar Cured Breakfast Bacon 18-19
Pumping 22-23
Dry Salt Meats 26-27
Mess Pork 38-39
Spare Ribs 42-43
Pickled Hog Tongues 42-43
Pickled Pigs Feet 46-47
Corned Beef 46-47
Rolled Corned Beef 50-51
Dried Beef 54-55
SAUSAGE RECIPES
Liver Sausage 58-59
Braunschweiger Leberwurst 62-63
Fancy Braunschweiger Leberwurst 66-67
Sardellen Liver Sausage 70-71
Blood Sausage 70-71
Tongue Sausage 78-79
Head Cheese 82-83
Pork Sausage 86-87
Wiener or Frankfort Sausage 90-91
Bologna Sausage 94-95
Leona Sausage 98-99
Bock Wurst 102-103
Cervelat or Summer Sausage 106-107
Salami 110-111
Landjaeger 110-111
Polish Sausage 114-115
Holstein Sausage 118-119
Minced Ham 118-119
New England Ham 122-123
Chopping and Mixing 122-123

(See Page 129 for Index of Supplies and Machinery.)

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Directions How to Cure Hams, Picnic Hams, Shoulders, Shoulder Butts and Breakfast Bacon

Hams should first be selected into:

Small hams from 7 to 12 lbs. average.

Medium hams from 13 to 18 lbs. average.

Large hams from 19 to 24 lbs. average.

For 100 lbs. of small hams, make the following brine:

5 gallons of water,

1 lb. Victor Pure Food Brine (p. 12) or Shorthorn Preserver (p. 8),

2 lbs. of granulated sugar,

8 lbs. of salt,

Before you pack your hams into tierces, make the following dry mixture of:

10 lbs. of salt,

2 lbs. of granulated sugar,

1 lb. Victor Pure Food Brine (p. 12) or Shorthorn Preserver (p. 8),

for every 100 lbs. of small hams and rub same well into the hams. The standard weight of a tierce is 285 lbs. Do not pack any more meat in a tierce than you need, about 15 gallons of your prepared brine to properly cure that amount of hams, and fill up the tierce.

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Anweisung für Schinken, Schultern und Bacon (oder Dürrfleisch) zu salzen

Schinken sollen erst in folgende Klassen geteilt werden:

Kleine Schinken von 7 bis 12 Pf. Durchschnitts-Gewicht.

Mittlere Schinken von 13 bis 18 Pf. Durchschnitts-Gewicht.

Grosse Schinken von 19 bis 24 Pf. Durchschnitts-Gewicht.

Man nehme für 100 Pf. kleine Schinken folgende Mischung für Pökel:

5 Gallonen Wasser.

1 Pf. Victor Pure Food Brine (S. 12) oder Shorthorn Preserver (S. 8),

8 Pf. Salz,

2 Pf. granulierten Zucker.

Ehe man die Schinken in Fässer packt, nehme man folgende trockene Mischung von

10 Pf. Salz,

2 Pf. granulierten Zucker,

1 Pf. Victor Pure Food Brine (S. 12) oder Shorthorn Preserver (S. 8).

für jede 100 Pf. Schinken und reibe dieselben damit gut ein. Das normale Gewicht von Fässern ist 285 Pf. Man soll nicht mehr als dieses Gewicht, einpacken, da noch ungefähr 15 Gallonen von dem vorbereiteten Pökel notwendig sind, um das Fass zu füllen und das gewünschte Resultat der Salzung zu erzeugen.

(Fortsetzung auf S. 7)

Berkshire preserver

Guaranteed under the National Pure Food Laws

Prices:

25-lb. Cases per lb. 25c
50-lb. Cases per lb. 24c
100-lb. Cases per lb. 23c
250-lb. Barrels per lb. 2112c
500-lb. Barrels per lb. 20c

Berkshire
Preserver

The Best and
Most Modern Combined Preservative
and Seasoning on Earth—
Pure and Wholesome

For All Kinds of
Pork Sausage
Liver Sausage
Head Cheese, etc.

A Preservative that can legally be
used without labeling the Sausage
to show its presence.

Serial Number and Guarantee
on Every Package

Used by the Largest and Best
Sausage Makers

WOLF, SAYER & HELLER
INCORPORATED
NEW YORK CHICAGO MONTREAL
HAMBURG SYDNEY, N. S. W. CHRISTCHURCH, N. Z. LONDON

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If the hams are cured in open tierces, they must be overhauled and repacked at least three times, first in about five days after packing, then in seven or eight days and then in about twelve or fourteen days. To do this the proper way, take one tierce, the same size, have it good and clean, sprinkle some Victor Pure Food Brine (p. 12) or Shorthorn Preserver (p. 8) on the bottom of the tierce, then pack your hams from one tierce into the other and use your same brine again.

Hams cured in closed up tierces, simply roll from one end of the cooler to the other, or at least from 100 to 150 feet. The necessity of doing this, is to give the brine a chance to work from all sides of the hams.

Time required to cure small hams is from 55 to 65 days. The same method is required in curing medium and large hams, with the exception of adding from 1 to 3 lbs. more salt to your 5 gallons of prepared brine and cure from 5 to 15 days longer.

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Werden die Schinken in offene Fässer gepackt, so ist es notwendig, dieselben wenigstens drei mal umzupacken. Dasselbe geschieht auf folgende Weise:

Ungefähr nach fünf Tagen nimmt man ein reines Fass von derselben Grösse, streut etwas Victor Pure Food Brine (S. 12) oder Shorthorn Preserver (S. 8) über den Boden des Fasses und packt die Schinken von einem Fass in das andere und gebraucht denselben Pökel wieder. Wiederhole dasselbe nach 7 oder 8 Tagen und dann wieder nach 12 oder 14 Tagen.

Schinken in geschlossene Fässer gesalzen, braucht man blos in derselben vorher angegebenen Zeit von dem einen Ende des Kellers nach dem andern zu rollen oder ungefähr eine Strecke von 100 bis 150 Fuss. Das Umpacken sowie das Rollen ist unbedingt notwendig, um dem Pökel Gelegenheit zu geben, an allen Seiten des Schinkens zu wirken.

Kleine Schinken sollen 55 bis 65 Tage Zeit haben zum Durchsalzen.

Dieselbe Behandlung ist anzuwenden bei der mittleren und grossen Sorte Schinken, mit dem Unterschied, dass man von 1 bis. 3 Pf. mehr Salz zu fünf Gallonen Pökel gebraucht und dieselben von 5 bis. 15 Tagen länger lagern lässt.

(Fortsetzung auf S. 11)

Short-horn preserver

Guaranteed under the National Pure Food Laws

25-lb. Cases per lb. 25c
50-lb. Cases per lb. 24c
100-lb. Cases per lb. 23c
250-lb. Barrels per lb. 2112c
500-lb. Barrels per lb. 20c

The Best and Most Modern Combined
Preservative and Seasoning on
Earth. Pure and
Wholesome

SHORTHORN
PRESERVER

For all kinds of
Smoked Sausage
such as Frankforts, Bologna,
Summer Sausage, Cervelat,
Salami, Metwurst, Etc.

A Preservative that will retain the bright,
fresh and natural color and flavor of the
meat. Serial Number and Guarantee on
every package.

Used by the Largest and
Best Sausage Makers

WOLF, SAYER & HELLER
INCORPORATED
NEW YORK CHICAGO MONTREAL
HAMBURG SYDNEY, N. S. W. CHRISTCHURCH, N. Z. LONDON

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If you desire to have your hams cured in less time than above mentioned, it is well to pump them before packing, also at time of overhauling.

Hams or shoulders should be pumped with the following, thoroughly dissolved solution of:

3 lbs. of salt.

2 lbs. of granulated sugar.

12 lb. Victor Pure Food Brine (p. 12) or Shorthorn Preserver (p. 8).

1 gallon of water.

This is sufficient for 285 lbs. of meat, or one tierce.

The process of pumping hams, not only shortens the time of curing, but also gives the meat a mild, sweet flavor, and prevents the same from souring.

Victor Pure Food Brine (p. 12) or Shorthorn Preserver (p. 8) is a preparation to prevent the fermentation and souring of the brine and also gives the above mentioned flavor. It is guaranteed under the Food and Drugs Act of June 30th, 1906. Serial No. 10222.

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Sollte es gewünscht sein, dass die Schinken in einer kürzeren Zeit als in der vorher angegebenen, zum Gebrauch fertig sein sollen, so ist es notwendig, dieselben mit der folgenden Mischung zu füllen:

Für 285 Pf. oder 1 Fass nehme—

3 Pf. Salz,

2 Pf. granulierten Zucker,

12 Pf. Victor Pure Food Brine (S. 12) oder Shorthorn Preserver (S. 8),

1 Gallone Wasser.

Diese Mischung muss gut aufgelöst werden und dann mit einer Pumpe in die verschiedenen Teile des Schinkens gespritzt werden. Schinken in dieser Weise behandelt, bekommen einen ausgezeichneten, süssen und milden Geschmack, auch verhütet diese Behandlung das Sauerwerden des Fleisches.

Victor Pure Food Brine (S. 12) oder Shorthorn Preserver (S. 8) ist eine Präparation welche die Fäulniss und das Sauerwerden des Fleisches, sowie des Pökels verhindert und zu gleicher Zeit den oben erwähnten, vortrefflichen Geschmack erzeugt.

Victor Pure Food Brine (S. 12) oder Shorthorn Preserver (S. 8) ist garantirt unter dem “Food and Drug Act of June 30th, 1906, Serial No. 10222.”

(Fortsetzung auf S. 15)

Victor brine

THE PERFECT PICKLE

For Curing Hams, Bacon, Corned
Beef, Shoulders, Etc.

Victor
Pure Food
Brine

Cures quickly and uniformly. Meats cured with
Victor Pure Food Brine have an appetizing
appearance and a delicious flavor.

Guaranteed under the Food and Drugs Act of June 30th, 1906.
Serial No. 10222

Put up in 1 lb. Packages

Price:

15 lbs. per lb. 1712c 50 lbs. per lb. 15c
25 lbs. per lb. 16c 100 lbs. per lb. 14c
Barrels, in bulk per lb. 1212c

DIRECTIONS:

To 5 gallons of water, add 1 lb. of Victor Pure Food Brine, 8 lbs. of Salt and 2 lbs. of Granulated Sugar. The result will please you.

WOLF, SAYER & HELLER
INCORPORATED
NEW YORK CHICAGO MONTREAL
HAMBURG SYDNEY, N. S. W. CHRISTCHURCH, N. Z. LONDON

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Smoking Hams

After the hams are well cured, take them out, wash and scrub them well with hot water, then hang them up and let them dry well before they are put into the smoke house. Be very careful that your fire does not get too hot, as hams are to be smoked slow, and with a rather cold smoke.

Boiling Hams

Many butchers make a big mistake in boiling their hams in a hurry. A ham should at least have 24 hours the following way for boiling: Get your hams ready in the afternoon, take out the bones for boneless ham, and string them with twine, then place them in your kettle, or steam box, in cold water and let same come slowly to a boil, then turn off your steam, or let your fire go down. Next morning turn on your steam again, and keep your water close to boiling temperature for 5 to 6 hours, then shut off your steam and keep your box or kettle covered until late in the afternoon, when your hams will be ready to be taken out. By following this method of boiling, you are not only getting a juicy ham, but also gain from 12 to 112 lbs. in weight on every one you cook, where by quick boiling you will have a corresponding loss in weight, besides a dry and straw like tasting ham.

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Schinken zu Räuchern

Nachdem die Schinken, durchgesalzen sind, nehme man dieselben aus der Lake heraus, wasche und bürste dieselben gut mit heissem Wasser ab, hänge dieselben auf, um sie gut abtrocknen zu lassen, ehe man dieselben in den Rauch hängt. Man muss sehr vorsichtig sein, dass das Feuer nicht zu heiss wird, da die Schinken langsam und mehr mit kaltem Rauch geräuchert werden sollen.

Schinken zu Kochen

Viele Wurstmacher machen einen grossen Fehler indem sie ihre Schinken in grosser Eile kochen. Dieselben sollen wenigstens 24 Stunden auf folgende Weise gekocht werden:

Man bereite dieselben für den Nachmittag vor, nehme die Knochen heraus, für “Boneless Ham,” umbinde dieselben fest mit starker Schnur oder “Twine,” lege sie dann in den Kessel oder “Steam Box” in kaltes Wasser, bringe dasselbe langsam zum Kochen. Dann drehe den Dampf ab oder lasse Feuer langsam ausgehen. Am nächsten Morgen bringe man das Wasser wieder zum Kochen, lasse dasselbe für 5 bis 6 Stunden weiter sieden, dann stelle abermals den Dampf oder das Feuer ab und lasse die Schinken bis zum Abend im Kessel gut zugedeckt liegen. Bis dahin sind dieselben dann fertig zum herausnehmen. Indem man die Schinken auf diese Weise kocht, bleiben dieselben gut saftig und gewinnen von 12 bis 112 Pf. im Gewicht, während sie auf schnellere Weise gekocht, im Gewicht verlieren und nebenbei noch trocken und geschmacklos werden.

(Fortsetzung auf S. 19)

THE ONLY PURE FOOD SPICE

The “BEST”
Sausage Seasoning

Sausage seasoning

BRANDS

“P”—Best Seasoning for Pork Sausage.
“B”—Best Seasoning for Bologna and Smoked Sausage.
“F”—Best Seasoning for Frankfurts and Wieners.
“L”—Best Seasoning for Liverwurst, Head Cheese, etc.
“S”—Best Seasoning for Summer Sausage and Cervelat.

A correct mixture with just the right proportion of each spice and herb, perfectly mixed.

It is always the same, and gives your sausage always the same uniform flavor, every day alike.

WOLF, SAYER & HELLER
INCORPORATED
NEW YORK CHICAGO MONTREAL
HAMBURG SYDNEY, N. S. W. CHRISTCHURCH, N. Z. LONDON

TRY IT!
Guaranteed Satisfactory or Money Refunded

The “BEST”
Sausage Seasoning

Sausage seasoning

Guaranteed under the Food and Drugs Act of June 30th, 1906.
Serial No. 10222

PUT UP IN

10-lb. Cans, 22c lb. 50-lb. Cans, 18c lb. 200-lb. Bbls., 15c lb.
25-lb. Cans, 20c lb. 100-lb. Cans, 17c lb. 300-lb. Bbls., 14c lb.

Packed in air tight tin cans, it does not lose its strength.

Economical—Three-quarters of a pound will season perfectly 100 pounds of meat.

WOLF, SAYER & HELLER
INCORPORATED
NEW YORK CHICAGO MONTREAL
HAMBURG SYDNEY, N. S. W. CHRISTCHURCH, N. Z. LONDON

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For shoulders, picnic hams and shoulder butts, the very same method and the same brine, prepared with Victor Pure Food Brine (p. 12) or Shorthorn Preserver (p. 8) should be used for curing. The time required for curing is the same as for the small size hams.

Sugar Cured Breakfast Bacon

Assort bellies into:

Light bellies, 7 to 12 lbs. average.

Heavy bellies, 12 to 16 lbs. average.

Use for 100 lbs. light bellies:

7 lbs. salt,

2 lbs. granulated sugar,

1 lb. Victor Pure Food Brine (p. 12) or Shorthorn Preserver (p. 8),

5 gallons of water.

Also make a dry mixture of:

312 lbs. salt.

1 lb. granulated sugar.

12 lb. Victor Pure Food Brine (p. 12) or Shorthorn Preserver (p. 8),

and rub each belly well with the dry mixture before you pack them loose into your tierces, and cure them from 22 to 26 days.

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Für Schultern und Schulter-Butts, gebrauche genau dieselbe Behandlung und denselben mit Victor Pure Food Brine (S. 12) oder Shorthorn Preserver (S. 8) vorbereiteten Pökel. Es nimmt dieselbe Zeit in Anspruch zum Durchsalzen, als die kleine Sorte Schinken.

Dürrfleisch oder Geraücherte Seitenstücke (Bacon)

Dieselben sollen in zwei Sorten geteilt werden.

In leichte von 7 bis 12 Pfund und in schwere von 12 bis 16 Pfund Stücke.

Für 100 Pf. leichte Stücke nehme

7 Pf. Salz,

2 Pf. granulierten Zucker,

1 Pf. Victor Pure Food Brine (S. 12) oder Shorthorn Preserver (S. 8),

5 Gallonen Wasser.

Ebenfalls mache die folgende trockene Mischung:

312 Pf. Salz,

1 Pf. granulierten Zucker,

12 Pf. Victor Pure Food Brine (S. 12) oder Shorthorn Preserver (S. 8).

(Fortsetzung auf S. 23)

English Breakfast
Pork Sausage
Seasoning

Sausage seasoning

A  Fancy  Seasoning  for
Extra Fine Pork Sausage

A Very Classy Seasoning—The Best Thing
Out—It Pleases the Most Particular

PUT UP IN

25 lb. Cans, per lb. 25c 100 lb. Cans, per lb. 22c
50 lb. Cans, per lb. 23c Barrels per lb. 18c

WOLF, SAYER & HELLER
INCORPORATED
NEW YORK CHICAGO MONTREAL
HAMBURG SYDNEY, N. S. W. CHRISTCHURCH, N. Z. LONDON

A Perfect Seasoning for
Fancy Liver Sausage

Braunschweiger
Leberwurst Gewürz

Liver sausage seasoning

(Made from the Original German Formula)

A Delicious Flavor, put up in

25 lb. Cans, per lb. 28c 100 lb. Cans, per lb. 25c
50 lb. Cans, per lb. 26c Barrels per lb. 22c

WOLF, SAYER & HELLER
INCORPORATED
NEW YORK CHICAGO MONTREAL
HAMBURG SYDNEY, N. S. W. CHRISTCHURCH, N. Z. LONDON

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Bellies must be repacked and overhauled the same as hams and shoulders. This must be done, as you will have better results with your curing.

Pumping Bellies

As for pumping them with the same solution of Victor Pure Food Brine, and the same way as you pump hams and shoulders, it will cure them in just half the time, and will give the bacon a more uniform cure and a good color.

Heavy Bellies

For 100 lbs. of heavy bellies use:

10 lbs. salt.

212 lbs. granulated sugar.

112 lbs. Victor Pure Food Brine (p. 12) or Shorthorn Preserver (p. 8).

5 gallons of water.

Also the following dry mixture of:

5 lbs. of salt.

114 lbs. of granulated sugar.

34 lb. Victor Pure Food Brine (p. 12) or Shorthorn Preserver (p. 8).

and rub the dry mixture well into the bellies before you pack them loose into your tierces. Length of time for curing heavy bellies is from 25 to 40 days. The overhauling and pumping process will be the same as used on light bellies, also the good results will be the same.

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