First time summer sausage

[earache_my_eye]

Couldn't wait for all the "proper" tools to get here, so I decided to make a small batch as a test run. Ordered a seasoning kit from "Ask the Meat Man"...enough for 25 lbs. I divided it out and mixed it up with 3 lbs of venison burger and 2 lbs 80% ground beef. Stuffed it into 2 1/2" casings yesterday, and started cooking it in my oven this morning. (yeah, I know....a smoker would be better.....that is still in the works....

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Internal temp is currently at 149*.......I CAN'T WAIT!!!.......

Will post pics later after its water bath and resting period.

Eric

 

[desertlites]

sounds like a winner-good luck & keep us posted

 

[kookie]

Keep us posted and post some q-view for us........

 

[earache_my_eye]

OK.....I know patience is a virtue and all that, but I just had to sample these!
Tasted them right after I pulled them from the ice water bath.....@ about 110*. Still a little on the soggy side, but the flavor is perfect! Now I'll have to start playin' with cheese and various spices.....

 

[smokin' char]

o wow. i need to learn to do this. looks good

 

[craig chamberlain]

The Q-view are making me hungry,good job on the sausage.

 

[bb53chevpro]

Looks great. Keep up the good work, and don't forget to share. LOL
Andy.

 

[travcoman45]

If those are your firsts, your doin fine! Mighty tasety lookin vittles you produced there!

 

[geob]

Summer Sausage is tricky. Looks like you did an excellent job. Glad to see you gave it a bath in cold water. Many peple forget or don't know about this. You are getting some good info.
Good Job.
Makes Me want get some from the freezer.

Smoking