Description
Homemade Summer Sausage is a delightful treat that is easy to make and customizable to your taste preferences. This flavorful snack is perfect for picnics, game days, or as a delicious addition to your cheese board.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat
- 2 lbs Ground Beef
- 1 lb Pork Fat
Spices
- 2 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Black Pepper
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 2 tsp Mustard Seed
- 1 tbsp Liquid Smoke
- 1 tsp Sugar
Instructions
- Mix the Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the ground beef and pork fat. Add in all the spices, salt, and liquid smoke. Mix thoroughly until well combined, ensuring each bite is flavorful.
- Shape the Sausage: Divide the mixture into equal portions and shape them into logs or your preferred sausage shape. Make sure to pack them tightly to avoid air pockets that can affect cooking.
- Prepare for Cooking: Wrap each sausage tightly in plastic wrap. This will help keep their shape and moisture during cooking. Refrigerate for at least 24 hours to let the flavors meld.
- Cook the Sausage: Preheat your smoker or oven to 200°F (93°C). If using a smoker, cook the sausages for about 4-5 hours, or until they reach an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C). If using an oven, place them on a baking sheet and cook until the same internal temperature is reached.
- Cool and Slice: Once cooked, remove the sausages from the heat and let them cool completely. Slice them into rounds or serve as logs, and enjoy your Homemade Summer Sausage!
Notes
- Use Quality Meat: The better the quality of your meat, the tastier your sausage will be.
- Don’t Skip the Refrigeration: Allowing the mixture to sit overnight helps develop deeper flavors.
- Experiment with Spices: Feel free to adjust the spices to create your signature blend.
- Keep it Cold: Ensure the meat stays cold throughout the preparation to maintain texture.
- Use a Meat Thermometer: This ensures your sausage is cooked through without being dry.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-5 hours
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Smoking or Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oz
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
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