🦌 Introducing a delectable delight: Venison Summer Sausage, a savory solution for utilizing that abundance of deer meat, or even making use of ground beef for a flavorsome alternative. 🍔 Crafted with care and inspired by the culinary wisdom of the ND Cattlewomen, this recipe promises a mouthwatering experience that’s perfect for satisfying snack cravings and ideal for a low-fat indulgence. 💪
✨ Ingredients:
- 3 pounds lean ground beef
- 1 pound water
- 2 tablespoons onion powder
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1/4 tablespoon cracked black pepper
- 4 tablespoons mustard seeds
- 2 tablespoons liquid smoke
- 2 tablespoons Morton Tender Quick salt
✨ Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Mix all ingredients together thoroughly until well combined. |
| 2 | Form the mixture into 2 to 2.5-inch diameter logs, approximately 8 inches in length. |
| 3 | Pack the logs tightly to ensure a firm texture. |
| 4 | Wrap each log tightly in aluminum foil, ensuring the shiny side is facing inwards. |
| 5 | Refrigerate the wrapped logs for 24 hours to allow the flavors to meld and develop. |
| 6 | After 24 hours, remove the logs from the refrigerator and pierce the foil several times with a fork. |
| 7 | Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). |
| 8 | Place a sprayed broiler rack over a broiler pan. |
| 9 | Arrange the wrapped sausage logs on the rack, ensuring they are evenly spaced. |
| 10 | Bake the sausages in the preheated oven for 1 and a half hours, allowing them to cook until fully done. |
| 11 | Once cooked, carefully remove the sausages from the oven and unwrap them from the foil. |
| 12 | Transfer the sausages back onto the rack to allow any excess liquid to drip off. |
| 13 | Once the sausages have finished dripping, you can choose to refrigerate them for later consumption or freeze them for future use. |
🕒 Cooking Time: 1 hour and 30 minutes
🕒 Preparation Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour and 50 minutes
Indulge in the irresistible aroma as these delectable sausages bake to perfection, filling your kitchen with the tantalizing scent of savory spices and succulent meat. 😋 Whether you’re enjoying them as a quick snack, packing them for a picnic, or serving them as a crowd-pleasing appetizer, these Venison Summer Sausages are sure to be a hit! 🎉 With their rich flavor profile and satisfying texture, they’re perfect for any occasion, from casual weeknight dinners to festive gatherings with friends and family. 🥳 So gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to savor the delicious rewards of this tried-and-true recipe! 🍽️
