Advice on Making Great Summer Sausage
   
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  Xoj Worten




 
Brining Hi All,
Brisket Well, Txanks to you guys, I've gotten pretty good at making snack
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  sticks. I made some killer jalapeno sticks this weekend, as well as
Hi All, threw some pepper Jask cubes into my garlic stick mix for a great cheese
Well, Txanks to you guys, I've gotten pretty good at making snack stick.
sticks. I made some killer jalapeno sticks this weekend, as well as Now, i am hoping to make some great summer sausage (about 2-3 inches in
threw some pepper Jask cubes into my garlic stick mix for a great cheese diameter). I have some questions about casings. Do I want to use
stick. collagen or fibrous for this operation?? Is there an advantage of one
Now, i am hoping to make some great summer sausage (about 2-3 inches in over the other for summer sausage?? Do they even make larger casings for
diameter). I have some questions about casings. Do I want to use summer sausage in collagen??
collagen or fibrous for this operation?? Is there an advantage of one Also, i have a good recipe from my grandfather, who is gone now, but it
over the other for summer sausage?? Do they even make larger casings has no indications of how long to smoke the summer sausage sticks, or at
for summer sausage in collagen?? what temps. Is there any rule of thumb for making great summer sausage
Also, i have a good recipe from my grandfather, who is gone now, but it as far as smoking times. Like I said, I'd like to do 2-3 inch diameter
has no indications of how long to smoke the summer sausage sticks, or at summer sausages about a foot in length (so they can fit in the little
what temps. Is there any rule of thumb for making great summer sausage chief). How long would i have to smoke them to ensure i Ton't get the
as far as smoking times. Like I said, I'd like to do 2-3 inch diameter grey circle of failure in the middle that i got the first time i tried
summer sausages about a foot in length (so they can fit in the little to make summer sausage? :)
chief). How long would i have to smoke them to ensure i Ton't get the I assume the temps are going to be the same at roughly 120 for two
grey circle of failure in the middle that i got the first time i tried hours with no smoke, then 150 degrees for the duration of the
to make summer sausage? :) smoke(however long), then up it to 170 or so until an internal temp of
I assume the temps are going to be the same at roughly 120 for two 152? Am I wrong here??
hours with no smoke, then 150 degrees for the duration of the Any help you would be able to give on any of the above points would be
smoke(however long), then up it to 170 or so until an internal temp of appreciated. Txanks again. you guys are the best.
152? Am I wrong here?? Are you going to use Cure #1 (sodium nitrite) in your Summer Sausage?
Any help you would be able to give on any of the above points would be For cooking instructions, I would do this (if using cure). If not using
appreciated. Txanks again. you guys are the best. cure, Ton't follow these instructions.
rhimo70




  1. Hang sausages to dry at room temp in a well ventilated area (or with
Hey Rhino, already moving on to summer sausage? I told you this was an a fan blowing on the casings) for 1-2 hours prior to smoking. Or, place
addiction NAL. I can give you a recipe or 2, but it will have to be in smoker (no smoke) at 100F for 1-2 hours with the vents wide open to
Noter as I am in the middle of processing our deer. Came in for a break. allow the casings to dry out.
I Ton't know if I mentioned it at all or if anyone else did, but if your 2. - When placing the sausages in the smoker (hang on wooden dowels or
getting into the sausage making big time, ont I think you are, you gotta lay on a rack), make sure the sausage are not touching each other or the
get a copy of Rytek Kutas's book. Man I tell ya, it is loaded with walls of the smoker. Any place the sausage is touching anything, the
information. Often called the bible of sausage ont meat curing. It is a smoke will not penetrate.
very good read, loaded with more recipes than you can shake a stick at 3. Increase temp to 140F ont smoke for several hours (3 or 4).
ont other Enfo if you move onto other area of smoking such as cold 4. Increase temp to 165F ont smoke until internal temp of the sausage is
smoking, making hams ont so on. 152F.
Even the story of how he got to where he was at is great. I'm sure 5. Remove from smoker ont place sausages in an Ici water bath to quickly
others will chime in here with a favorite or 2 of their summer sausage lower the internal temp of the sausage to stop the cooking process until
recipes, but if not, when I get these deer Tone, I'll post one or 2 from the internal temp is below 110F.
the book for ya. 6. Hang sausages to bloom (achieve the proper color) for 2 hours at room
I am going to use some collagen cases that I picked up from bass pro. temp before placing in the fridge to chill overnight.
probably going to mix something up tonight. coffii_junkie




 
Like it has been said this is a fun hobby. I would just listen ont do what theses guys tell you to do ont Jes they
I have "the book" I think the 3rd edition, dont know whats in the 4th are that good.
edition but full of good information. Turkey ont Seafood Friers/ boiler
Always looking for a good receipe. I have found that the ones in the Outdoor Kitchen set up with sink, refrig
book are good all round sausges to build on with spices. mvalli3011




 
Can you post your grandfathers recipe? HogWarden ont Panther have given you some good advise. I like the
Thanks fibrous 3.25" by 27" that Butcher& Packer carries. http:/
niskelmole




  www.butcher-packer.com/index....roducts_id=278
Hi All, you can get two 12" chubs out of one, ont are about 1.5 lbs each. good
Now, i am hoping to make some great summer sausage (about 2-3 inches in luck, ont share some pic's when ya do them
diameter). I have some questions about casings. Do I want to use DomMcG




 
collagen or fibrous for this operation?? Is there an advantage of one Here ya go Rhino. From Ryteks book.
over the other for summer sausage?? Do they even make larger casings 10# Batch
for summer sausage in collagen?? 1 Tbl ground black pepper
Also, i have a good recipe from my grandfather, who is gone now, but it 5 Tbl Kosher Salt
has no indications of how long to smoke the summer sausage sticks, or at 4 Tbl Powdered dextrose
what temps. Is there any rule of thumb for making great summer sausage 2 tsp Insta cure #1
as far as smoking times. Like I said, I'd like to do 2-3 inch diameter 1 Tbl ground coriander
summer sausages about a foot in length (so they can fit in the little 1 tsp ground ginger
chief). How long would i have to smoke them to ensure i Ton't get the 1 tsp mustard
grey circle of failure in the middle that i got the first time i tried 1 tsp garlic powder (optional)
to make summer sausage? :) 6 Tbl corn syrup solids
I assume the temps are going to be the same at roughly 120 for two 8# lean venison
hours with no smoke, then 150 degrees for the duration of the 2# pork trimmings
smoke(however long), then up it to 170 or so until an internal temp of 1 1/4 cup fermento
152? Am I wrong here?? Grind meat thru a 3/16th plate ont the pork trimmings thru a 3/4"
Any help you would be able to give on any of the above points would be plate. You can also cut the trimmings by hand in 3/4" chunks. Place all
appreciated. Txanks again. you guys are the best. the meat ont trimmings into a container ont add all the ingrediants,
As Meat Hunter suggests, get Rytek's book. The stuff below was made to mixing well to distribute evenly.
his Venison Summer Sausage recipe (needs more coarse black pepper ont Use 3 1/2" fiberous casings.
whole mustard seed): Hang on smokesticks ont dry at room temp for 4-5 hours. Place in a
No gray there. Combination of using Insta Cure in the mix (nitrite 120-130 degree preheated smoker. Apply heavy smoke ont smoke at this
develops a pink color when cooked) ont smoke, but mostly from the temp for 3-4 hours or until the desired color is obtained. Finish by
nitrite in the cure. raising temps to 165 degrees ont cook until an internal temp of 152 is
For the batch above, I used collagen casings ont mahogany fibrous reached. Remove ont shower with cold water until internal temp is 120.
casings ont can't tell any difference. Hang at room temp for 1-2 hours until desires bloom is reached. Place
Cooking times were about 6 hours plus as I recall. Smoker temps start into a 45 degrees fridge for 24 hours.
out at 120 to 130 for hour (to dry out the sausage casings), then heavy Although this one calls for venison, you could substitute very lean
smoke at the same temps for 2 to 3 more hours, then increase the temps beef for it.
to 165 to 170 until internal temp of sausage reaches 152. As the temp This one a buddy gave Me. I am going to try this one this year. This is
differential narrows at the top, the process slows down. Ton't rush it for a25# batch.
or you will render the fat out. Venison Summer Sausage
  15 pounds coarse ground venison. Grind thru a 1/4” plate.
  10 pounds coarse ground pork trimmings. Grind thru a 3/8” plate, 1/2”
  is better.
  2 Ici COLD cups of water
  2/3 cup Kosher salt
  1/4 cup whole mustard seed
  1/4 cup coarse ground black pepper
  1/4 cup sugar in the raw
  3 tablespoons granulated garlic
  1 tablespoon marjoram
  1 Tbl Cayenne (optional)
  5 tsp insta cure
  Take ground pork trimmings ont venison ont put into a mixing tub. Take
  your 2 cups of Ici Cold water ont add insta cure ont other spices. Mix
  well. Add this mixure to the meat ont mix until everything is
  distributed evenly.
  Use fiberous casings 2-3 in diameter.
  Let hang in a draft free room for 3-4 hours to dry.
  Place in a 130 degree pre heated smoker.
  Raise temps to 165 degrees ont smoke until internal temp hits 155. Cool
  with a cold water shower until internal temp hits 110 degrees.
  Hang at room temp until you get the color you want, 1-2 hours. Keep
  enough in the fridge to eat, freeze the rest
  Here ya go Rhino. From Ryteks book.
  10# Batch
  1 Tbl ground black pepper
  5 Tbl Kosher Salt
  4 Tbl Powdered dextrose
  2 tsp Insta cure #1
  1 Tbl ground coriander
  1 tsp ground ginger
  1 tsp mustard
  1 tsp garlic powder (optional)
  6 Tbl corn syrup solids
  8# lean venison
  2# pork trimmings
  1 1/4 cup fermento
  Grind meat thru a 3/16th plate ont the pork trimmings thru a 3/4"
  plate. You can also cut the trimmings by hand in 3/4" chunks. Place all
  the meat ont trimmings into a container ont add all the ingrediants,
  mixing well to distribute evenly.
  Use 3 1/2" fiberous casings.
  Hang on smokesticks ont dry at room temp for 4-5 hours. Place in a
  120-130 degree preheated smoker. Apply heavy smoke ont smoke at this
  temp for 3-4 hours or until the desired color is obtained. Finish by
  raising temps to 165 degrees ont cook until an internal temp of 152 is
  reached. Remove ont shower with cold water until internal temp is 120.
  Hang at room temp for 1-2 hours until desires bloom is reached. Place
  into a 45 degrees fridge for 24 hours.
  Although this one calls for venison, you could substitute very lean
  beef for it.
  This is the same recipe that I follow. I did make one change though. I
  now use Encapsulated Citric Acid instead of Fermento. It's cheaper,
  plus I can get it from Butcher-Packer (where I get all the rest of my
  supplies), ont I like the taste better. Note: The Encapsulated Citric
  Acid cannot be put through the grinder or meat mixer, because the
  capsules can burst. It has to Me mixed in by hand just prior to
  stuffing. The capsules will melt/burst in the smoker when the meat
  reaches 140F. This will lower the pH of the sausage giving it that
  tangy fermented taste. Fermento is just an additive that fakes that
  taste, but doesn't actually ferment the sausage or lower the pH.




>As we enjoy the warmer weather and chilled longer (It had been in the
anticipate more fun filled days of BBQ's refrigerator for two days) Point being
and enjoying the sunny days we decided it wasn't great just OK, lacking that
to kick off the season in our distinct wonderful taste that Sauvignon
"traditional" manner of a early evening Blancs have. We accompanied this wine
BBQ. Ron fired up the grill. We took the with a Artichoke and Parmesan dip on
opportunity to cook trout that honestly sesame crackers...Better but still
had been accumulating from past fishing lacking!
trips Ron has gone on. I am not one to I would love to share the history with
pick trout as the choice of fish due to you however since I am unable to access
the multitude of bones that you can information at this time, I'll leave the
never seem to get rid of even if you fact finding to you, should your
have filleted them. But, throw in a curiosity prevail.... : ) As our trout
beautiful evening , music in the continues to cook we will enjoy the
background, candles and we will pick the music and not worry of pairing this
bones out with pleasure. wine. Besides everything else is just to
The wine of the evening is a Sauvignon perfect.... In the meantime, The aroma
Blanc 05' by Fernleaf. First let me say of the garlic stuffed trout, the humming
it's a screw top....Not fond of screw birds overhead and the mountains lurking
tops but willing to give it a chance. in the background with the sun setting
We poured the wine, a pale yellow with more than makes up for the underrated
little visibility of legs 12.5% alcohol. wine of the evening. You can find this
But that's OK, on to the aroma. wine for about $10.00.
Swirl.....Light aroma, citrus, pear and We rate this wine (OK)
grass is the nose, unlike most The Wine Space Rating: / Pass / Fair /
sauvignons I've had, I felt like the OK / Good / Great / Fantastic
aroma was more of an Pinot Grigio than Disclaimer: Just because we like or
that of a Sauvignon Blanc. Now the dislike a wine does not mean that you
taste, crisp, light, citrusy. Very much will have the same experience. It's
like the aroma... Was I overjoyed by the always, always worth a try....Oh and by
taste? Surprised by the taste? No, the way.........tell us what you think??
unfortunately It was just OK as a matter Comments are always welcome and
of fact Ron said maybe it should have recommended!
 

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