Homemade Beef Summer Sausage

2h
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Place all ingredients in a large mixing bowl and thoroughly combine.
  2. 2Divide the mixture in half.
  3. 3Wrap each portion with plastic wrap, shaping into a log about 6-7 inches long.
  4. 4Double wrap the logs in plastic.
  5. 5Place wrapped logs in a container and refrigerate for 24 hours.
  6. 6Unwrap the logs and reroll them, as one edge might flatten.
  7. 7Place the logs on a sheet pan.
  8. 8Bake in the oven at 275°F for 2 hours.
  9. 9Remove from oven and cool completely in the fridge.
  10. 10Slice and enjoy.

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs. medium lean ground beef (80-85%)
  • 2 tablespoons Morton Tender Quick Salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon mustard seed
  • 2 teaspoons coarse ground pepper
  • 1 tablespoon liquid smoke
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar

Equipment

large mixing bowlstand mixerplastic wrapcontainersheet panoven

Tips

  • Shape logs to about 6-7” long.
  • Double wrap logs in plastic wrap.
  • Store in the fridge for up to a week or in the freezer for 3 months.