Well, I have never tried Hickory Farms but this is way better than what I buy at the Deli counter in the supermarket. It has more sour undertones and the 8 hours in smoke gives it a good smoke taste. The problem is so much depends on your tastes. I kicked the garlic up because I like that. I suggest you try a recipe that looks close and adjust it to your tastes.
Disco,
I have been locking for a good summer sausage recipe for a while now.
some seem to be to bland. What I am looking for is somthing like Hickory farms,
This sounds like it might have that " something extra or tang " we are looking for.
how would you compare it to one of the better ss out there?
although home made will always beat store bought.
Disco