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Summer Sausage Recipe

Summer Sausage Recipe

Whether you're a seasoned chef or new to sausage making, this Summer Sausage Recipe is designed to be approachable and rewarding.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 20

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pound Med. lean ground beef (80-85%)
  • 2 tablespoons Morton Tender Quick Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon Mustard seed
  • 2 to 3 teaspoons Coarse ground pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Liquid smoke
  • 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar

Instructions
 

  • All the ingredients should be added to a large bowl and mixed well.
  • Make sure the ingredients are evenly distributed by mixing them thoroughly with your hands.
  • Roll each half of the mixture into a 6-inch or 7-inch log.
  • Let the Morton Tender Quick salt work its magic on each log for 24 hours by wrapping it in plastic wrap.
  • Using a rimmed baking sheet, place the logs unwrapped.
  • At 275 degrees, bake for two hours.
  • Make sure that the mixture is cooled and then refrigerated.
  • You can slice it and serve it however you like.
Keyword Summer Sausage Recipe