Homemade Summer Sausage Recipe
This homemade summer sausage is not only easy, but a real crowd-pleaser. You won’t go back to storebought sausage again!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Tbsp Salt
- 1–2 Tbsp paprika
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 1/2 tsp Dry Mustard
- 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/2 tsp Ground Pepper
- 2 lbs Lean Ground Beef
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
- Divide into 2 equal portions. Roll each portion into a 2 inch diameter log.
- Wrap each log tightly with heavy-duty foil.
- Chill for 24 hours.
- Using a fork, poke holes in foil along the top and bottom of each log.
- Place on a wire rack set in a baking sheet with edges. (or use a broiler pan if you have one).
- Bake at 300F for 2 hours.
- Let stand in foil until cooled.
- Chill before slicing. This is important as it dramatically changes the texture.
- Enjoy!