# Homemade Summer Sausage

This recipe provides an easy way to make delicious summer sausage at home using ground beef and a blend of seasonings.

- Total time: 120 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Lunch
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 2 pounds ground beef
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons sugar-based curing mixture (such as Morton Tender Quick)
- 1 tablespoon liquid smoke flavoring
- 1 tablespoon mustard seed
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- pepper

## Instructions

1. Start with ground beef.
2. Add tender quick salt, mustard seed, garlic powder, liquid smoke, pepper, and sugar to the ground beef.
3. Mix the ingredients up really well.
4. Divide the mixture in half and roll it into two logs.
5. Wrap the logs in plastic and refrigerate for at least 24 hours.
6. After 24 hours, unwrap the logs.
7. Poke holes in the bottom of the rolls.
8. Place them on a baking sheet (or roasting rack in a shallow roasting pan).
9. Bake them at 275 degrees F for 2 hours.
10. Let it cool completely.
11. Refrigerate until you're ready to serve.
12. Slice and serve with cheese, crackers, and something briny for the perfect bite.

## Equipment

- plastic wrap
- baking sheet
- roasting rack
- shallow roasting pan
- large bowl
- aluminum foil

## Tips

- It is best to use your hands for mixing the ingredients, like making meatloaf.
- Let it cool completely and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Consider adding chopped jalapeños for a variation.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DaBRLQoklAo/?igsh=MWQ3eW1yd3BkYTRrcw==
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- Extracted: 2026-06-26

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