Summer Sausage

Pork
Prep: 1440 min Cook: 60 min Cuisine: American

Summer Sausage is a flavorful, homemade cured sausage with a smoky, savory taste perfect for snacking or entertaining. Its simple ingredients and process make it accessible for home cooks. The sausage offers a satisfying bite with hints of garlic and mustard seed, ideal for casual gatherings or outdoor enjoyment.

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Ingredients

  • 2 lb. lean hamburger ⓘ
  • 3 Tbsp. Morton Tender Quick cure salt
  • 1/8 tsp. garlic salt
  • 1/8 tsp. onion salt ⓘ
  • 2 tsp. mustard seed
  • 1 c. water

Instructions

  1. Mix all ingredients together well with hands, then leave in a bowl and refrigerate for 24 hours.
  2. Make into 2-inch rolls that are about 6 to 8 inches long.
  3. Wrap each roll in foil, shiny side turned toward the meat. Slit the bottom of the foil in two places.
  4. Place on a rack or cookie sheet and bake at 300°F for 1 hour.
  5. Chill in refrigerator.
  6. Slice when ready to use.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

65 kcal 3% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 3g 6% DV
Total Fat 3.3g 4% DV
Carbs 5.7g 2% DV
Fiber 0.4g 1% DV
Sugar 0g

Electrolytes

Sodium 97mg 4% DV
Potassium 48.5mg 1% DV
Cholesterol 8mg 3% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin C 0.1mg
Calcium 28.3mg 2% DV
Iron 0.5mg 3% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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