Description
Learn how to make delicious Venison and Beef Summer Sausage at home with our easy-to-follow recipe. Perfect for your next charcuterie board!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds (1.36 kg) ground beef
- 2 pounds (0.91 kg) ground beef
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) liquid smoke
- 2 tablespoons (28 g) kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons (18 g) ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon (12 g) garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon (12 g) onion powder
- 1 tablespoon (12 g) mustard seeds
- 1 tablespoon (12 g) crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon (15 g) sugar
- 1 teaspoon (5 g) ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon (5 g) ground allspice
- 1 teaspoon (5 g) ground nutmeg
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground venison and ground beef.
- Add the liquid smoke to the meat mixture and mix thoroughly.
- Sprinkle in the kosher salt, ground black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Add the mustard seeds, crushed red pepper flakes, and sugar to the mixture.
- Incorporate the ground coriander, allspice, and nutmeg into the meat blend.
- Mix all ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
- Divide the mixture into equal portions and shape each into a log.
- Wrap each log tightly in plastic wrap.
- Refrigerate the wrapped logs for 24 hours to allow flavors to meld.
- Preheat your oven to 200°F (93°C).
- Remove the logs from the refrigerator and unwrap them.
- Place the logs on a wire rack over a baking sheet.
- Bake the sausages in the preheated oven for 4 hours.
- Allow the sausages to cool completely before slicing and serving.
- Store any leftovers in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Ensure the ground beef and ground venison are thoroughly mixed for a well-balanced flavor and texture.
- Adjust the amount of crushed red pepper flakes to suit your desired level of spiciness.
- Enhance the flavors by refrigerating the wrapped sausage logs for at least 24 hours before baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Calories: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Protein: N/A
Keywords: venison sausage, beef sausage, summer sausage, homemade sausage, smoked meat, wild game sausage