Slim Jim Meat Sticks Recipe
These homemade Slim Jim meat sticks are smoky, tender, and packed with bold flavor. Made with simple spices and ground meat, they’re an easy snack to prep ahead for road trips, lunches, or quick protein bites. Customize the heat level, adjust the seasoning, and enjoy a fresher, more flavorful version of the classic convenience-store favorite.
Servings: 20
Ingredients
- 10 lbs Beef Chuck
- 2 tsp Prague Powder No. 1
- 6 tsp Ground Mustard
- 1 tsp Ground White Pepper
- 1 tsp Mace
- 3 1/2 oz Salt
- 6 oz Fermento
- 4 tbsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Ground Black Pepper
- 1 tsp Ground Celery
- 1 tsp Granulated Garlic
- 1 1/2 oz Powdered Dextrose
- 22 mm Sheep Casings
Instructions
- Chill the beef chuck to about 32°F so it grinds cleanly without smearing.
- Grind the meat using a fine (1/8-inch) grinder plate until smooth and uniform.
- Add all seasonings, curing salt, and Fermento to the ground beef, then mix thoroughly until evenly blended.
- Stuff the mixture into 22 mm sheep casings, forming sticks about 6–9 inches long.
- Place the sticks in a smokehouse at 100°F and apply cold smoke for about 8 hours.
- Gradually raise the smokehouse temperature to 145°F to finish the process.
- Transfer the sticks to a cool, dry room (around 55°F) and let them dry until firm and moisture-free.