Embrace the flavors of summer with this easy Homemade Summer Sausage recipe, perfect for BBQs and gatherings!
Ingredients:
5 lb ground hamburger (no lean burger)
5 Tbsp liquid smoke (found near barbecue sauce)
5 Tbsp Morton Salt Tender Quick (found in dark blue bag in spice aisle)
2 Tbsp coarse ground pepper
2 Tbsp minced garlic
2 Tbsp mustard seeds
Directions:
In a large bowl, mix all ingredients with your hands like making meatloaf.
Cover and refrigerate for 24 hours.
Take out and knead one more time, then shape into 4 logs (each approximately 14×2 inches).
Place the logs on a baking sheet with 1-2 inch sides.
Bake at 300°F for 3 hours.
Remove from the oven and wrap each log in wax paper with aluminum foil around it.
Refrigerate until well chilled.
Serve by slicing and eating alone or with crackers and cheese.
Note:
When rolling the logs into shape, ensure you knead the meat and form a tight log to prevent cracks from forming while baking.
If using venison, which is very lean, use 3 lbs of venison and 2 lbs of hamburger.
