Best 20 Summer Sausage Recipes

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**Summer Sausage: A Taste of Summer in Every Bite**

Summer sausage is a delicious and versatile meat product that can be enjoyed as a snack, appetizer, or main course. It is made from ground pork, beef, or venison, and is seasoned with a variety of spices, including garlic, pepper, and paprika. Summer sausage is typically smoked and then air-dried, which gives it a unique flavor and texture. It is a popular choice for picnics, barbecues, and camping trips.

This article provides three summer sausage recipes that are sure to please everyone. The first recipe is for a classic summer sausage made with pork and beef. The second recipe is for a venison summer sausage, which is a great way to use up leftover venison from hunting season. The third recipe is for a spicy summer sausage, which is perfect for those who like a little heat in their food.

No matter which recipe you choose, you are sure to enjoy the delicious flavor of summer sausage. So fire up the grill or smoker and get ready to make some summer sausage today!

Let's cook with our recipes!

SUMMER SAUSAGE



Summer Sausage image

A very tasty sausage that is nice to give away in gift baskets. Add or omit spices to suit your taste.

Provided by TGFROST

Time P3DT8h10m

Yield 40

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 pounds ground beef
5 teaspoons sugar-based curing mixture (such as Morton® Tender Quick®)
¼ cup mustard seed
3 tablespoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon salt
½ teaspoon hickory-flavored liquid smoke

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix beef, curing mixture, mustard seed, garlic powder, cayenne, red pepper flakes, salt, and liquid smoke. Cover with plastic, and refrigerate for three days, mixing well once a day.
  • On the fourth day, preheat oven to 200 degrees F (100 degrees C).
  • Shape the mixture into five logs, and place on a wire rack over a large drip pan. Bake for eight hours, then remove to cool on paper towels. Let cool, then wrap logs individually in plastic wrap. Chill completely before slicing. They also freeze well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 111.4 calories, Carbohydrate 1 g, Cholesterol 35.5 mg, Fat 7.3 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 498.1 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

GRAMPS' VENISON SUMMER SAUSAGE



Gramps' Venison Summer Sausage image

This recipe has been going around in our family for years. Each year around hunting season, my gramps would make this for all the hunters and family that were visiting for the season.

Provided by dcg3269

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Game Meats     Venison

Time P3DT8h20m

Yield 25

Number Of Ingredients 6

5 pounds ground venison
2 tablespoons sugar-based curing mixture (such as Morton® Tender Quick®)
2 teaspoons mustard seed
2 ½ teaspoons garlic salt
2 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper
1 teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring

Steps:

  • Place the venison in a large mixing bowl. Sprinkle with the curing mixture, mustard seed, garlic salt, pepper, and liquid smoke. Mix well with your hands until the mixture is evenly blended and begins to stick together, about 2 minutes.
  • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 3 days, mixing well each day.
  • Preheat an oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C).
  • Divide the mixture into 5 one-pound logs, place onto a broiler pan, and place a sheet of aluminum foil on top to cover.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the logs are no longer pink in the center, and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads 160 degrees F (70 degrees C), 6 to 8 hours. Turn the meat once or twice during cooking. Allow to cool before slicing thinly and serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 101.8 calories, Carbohydrate 0.3 g, Cholesterol 68.5 mg, Fat 2.4 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 18.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 774.3 mg

SANDY'S SUMMER SAUSAGE



Sandy's Summer Sausage image

This is so easy with amazing results. A mildly spiced summer sausage made with mustard seed and black pepper. It's great for snacks with chunks of cheese on the side.

Provided by SANDY WITEK

Categories     Main Dish Recipes

Time P1DT2h15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pounds ground beef
2 tablespoons mustard seed
1 tablespoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons liquid smoke flavoring
2 tablespoons sugar-based curing mixture (such as Morton® Tender Quick®)
1 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, mustard seed, garlic powder, liquid smoke, curing salt, and pepper using your hands. Form into two equal logs, and wrap each one in aluminum foil with the shiny side facing the meat. Refrigerate for 24 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Poke small holes through the aluminum foil in the bottom of the meat rolls using a toothpick. Place on a broiler rack and fill the broiler pan with 1/2 inch of water.
  • Bake for 90 minutes in the preheated oven. Cool slightly, then refrigerate for 12 hours before unwrapping and serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135.9 calories, Carbohydrate 1 g, Cholesterol 34 mg, Fat 10.3 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 9.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 895.8 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

HOMEMADE SUMMER SAUSAGE



Homemade Summer Sausage image

A great but easy recipe to use up extra ground venison, elk, moose or beef. It can be multiplied easily and freezes very well. Serve on crackers with cheese and a great mustard sauce.

Provided by Shannon

Categories     Main Dish Recipes

Time P1DT1h10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pounds ground beef
¾ cup water
½ teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons sugar-based curing mixture (such as Morton® Tender Quick®)
1 tablespoon liquid smoke flavoring
1 tablespoon mustard seed

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef and water until well blended. Season with garlic powder, curing mixture, liquid smoke and mustard seed, and mix thoroughly. It is best to use your hands for this - like meatloaf. Form the mixture into two rolls, and wrap with aluminum foil. Refrigerate for 24 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Remove foil from the beef, and poke holes in the bottom of the rolls. Place them on a roasting rack in a shallow roasting pan to catch the drippings.
  • Bake for 1 hour in the preheated oven. Cool, then wrap in plastic or foil, and refrigerate until cold before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123.4 calories, Carbohydrate 0.3 g, Cholesterol 34 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 9.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 895.6 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

CHEF JOHN'S SUMMER SAUSAGE



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Traditionally, summer sausage is made and cured in the winter so that it's ready to enjoy during the summer, but unless you have some sort of time machine, we're going to have to settle on this easy, and much faster, shortcut method. Despite only taking a few days, this comes really close to everybody's favorite gift-basket sausage and makes a great centerpiece to any charcuterie board.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Meat and Poultry     Beef

Time P2DT10h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

¼ cup diced celery
2 pounds freshly ground beef (85% lean)
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
2 tablespoons whole mustard seeds
1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
2 tablespoons kosher salt (such as Diamond Crystal®)
3 pinches cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon pink curing salt (such as Instacure™ #1)
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 tablespoon liquid smoke flavoring
1 tablespoon cold water
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Smash celery into juicy bits using a mortar and pestle. Combine with ground beef in a large bowl. Add garlic powder, paprika, mustard seeds, kosher salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, curing salt, and sugar. Mix by hand until thoroughly combined.
  • Transfer meat onto a large piece of parchment paper. Use damp hands to shape into a 3- to 4-inch-thick log. Roll up in the parchment paper, compressing it as much as possible. Twist ends tightly to seal. Place on a paper towel-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for 24 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C).
  • Cut ends off the parchment paper and unwrap meat. Mix liquid smoke with water and generously brush over the meat. Roll meat back up in the paper, then again in aluminum foil, sealing it tightly and twisting the ends in opposite directions.
  • Line a baking sheet with a wire rack and place the sealed meat on top. Poke 5 or 6 holes across the bottom for excess moisture to drip out.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the internal temperature reaches 150 degrees F (66 degrees C) and no higher, about 1 1/2 hours.
  • Let sausage cool in the pan until room temperature, at least 30 minutes. Give ends a tighter twist, then refrigerate at least 8 hours, or overnight.
  • Unwrap sausage and slice in half. Coat outsides with freshly ground black pepper, place on a plate lined with crinkled foil, and let dry in the refrigerator for 24 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266.9 calories, Carbohydrate 4.3 g, Cholesterol 68.1 mg, Fat 19 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 19.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 1563.7 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

BUD'S HOMEMADE SUMMER SAUSAGE



Bud's Homemade Summer Sausage image

When I married into my husband's family I learned they had a 75 year old tradition each Thanksgiving. It was making Summer Sausage. Not the usual casing sausage, but made with HAMBURGER! We have made oodles of this in our 30 year marriage and now our 3 grown sons do, too. We'll probably be making this 75 years from...

Provided by JANE LOUISE

Categories     Meat Appetizers

Time 3h10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

5 lb ground hamburger (no lean burger)
5 Tbsp liquid smoke (found near barbecue sauce)
5 Tbsp morton salt tender quick (found in dark blue bag in spice aisle)
2 Tbsp coarse ground pepper
2 Tbsp mnced garlic
2 Tbsp mustard seeds

Steps:

  • 1. In a large bowl, mix all ingredients with your hands like making meatloaf. Cover and Refrigerate 24 hours. Take out and knead one more time then make 4 14x2 inch logs. Put them on a cookie sheet with 1-2 inch sides. Bake at 300 degrees for 3 hours. Take out and wrap in wax paper with aluminum foil around that. Refrigerate until well chilled. Serve by slicing and eating alone or with crackers and cheese.
  • 2. NOTE: When rolling logs into shape, make sure you knead the meat and form a tight log so there's no cracks forming while baking.
  • 3. IF USING VENISON: Venison is very lean. This recipe needs some fat in it so use 3 lbs venison and 2 lbs hamburger.

BAKED SUMMER SAUSAGE, POTATOES & SAUERKRAUT



Baked Summer Sausage, Potatoes & Sauerkraut image

This is a tasty little throw together that cooks in the oven while you are doing other things. This originally started out as two different recipes that I combined to make our own. My family loves this meal!

Provided by JoJo976

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 (1 lb) packages summer sausage, sliced
5 -6 potatoes, cut into 2in peices
1/2 medium onion, diced
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can sauerkraut
salt & pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350.
  • 2. Mix Summer Sausage, potatoes & onions in a 9 X 13in baking dish.
  • 3. Spread Sour Kraut on top of Sausage mix. Add 1/2 cup water to bottom of dish.
  • 4. Cover with aluminum foil and cook for about 1 hour or until potato's are tender.

BEEF SUMMER SAUSAGE



Beef Summer Sausage image

This is a ground beef summer sausage you can make at home. It takes a while, but have you seen the prices of store bought summer sausage?! This recipe is well worth the wait. You can also wrap them in foil and freeze them.

Provided by P Bautsch

Categories     Main Dish Recipes

Time P1DT3h

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 pounds ground beef
4 tablespoons monosodium glutamate (MSG)
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
3 teaspoons garlic powder
3 teaspoons brown sugar
2 ½ teaspoons mustard powder
2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns
4 teaspoons liquid smoke flavoring

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the beef, meat tenderizer, cayenne pepper, ground black pepper, garlic powder, brown sugar, mustard powder and peppercorns and mix well. Pour the liquid smoke over the mixture, but do not mix. Cover and place in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 150 degrees F (65 degrees C).
  • Remove the beef mixture from refrigerator and mix well. Roll into 1 1/2x9 inch logs and place in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Bake at 150 degrees F (65 degrees C) for 4 hours. Remove from oven and let cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 373.9 calories, Carbohydrate 1.5 g, Cholesterol 96.5 mg, Fat 31.2 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 19.1 g, SaturatedFat 12.4 g, Sodium 355.5 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

SUMMER SQUASH AND SAUSAGE STEW



Summer Squash and Sausage Stew image

This simple squash and sausage stew represents my idea of the perfect summer supper. It's very comforting, relatively fast, wonderfully flavorful, and helps solve a problem that's existed since neighbors started planting gardens: what to do with all that squash! Serve it with a big slice of crusty bread for dipping into the broth.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 pound andouille sausage, sliced
1 large onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups chicken broth, or as needed
1 cup crushed tomatoes, such as San Marzano
½ cup diced jalapeno chile pepper
2 pounds assorted summer squash, such as zucchini or yellow crookneck - trimmed and cut into chunks
1 ½ pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and quartered
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
¼ cup chopped Italian parsley
2 teaspoons freshly shredded Parmesan cheese, or to taste

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat; cook sausage slices until they begin to brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Add onion, reduce heat to medium, and cook until onion becomes translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Add chicken broth, crushed tomatoes, and jalapeno pepper; stir to combine.
  • Bring mixture to a simmer; gently stir squash and potatoes into mixture. Reduce heat to medium-low. Season with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
  • Simmer stew, uncovered, until potatoes and squash are tender, 30 to 35 minutes. Stir in Italian parsley. Adjust levels of salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper if needed. Serve in bowls; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 600.9 calories, Carbohydrate 50.6 g, Cholesterol 66.4 mg, Fat 36.1 g, Fiber 7.5 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 11.7 g, Sodium 1146.1 mg, Sugar 7 g

SAUSAGE AND RICE STUFFED SUMMER SQUASH



Sausage and Rice Stuffed Summer Squash image

This is a variation on stuffed acorn squash recipe on this site; I changed enough things that it's a recipe all its own! It passed muster with my husband who doesn't like anything and my son who doesn't eat anything, so it's a winner in my house. Very good with French bread! I recommend spicy or at least medium sausage.

Provided by SamP

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Zucchini Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 summer squash, halved the long way and seeded
2 cups water
1 tablespoon margarine
1 (5.7 ounce) package dry Cheddar-broccoli rice mix
½ pound bulk pork sausage
6 small mushrooms, chopped
2 teaspoons ground coriander
½ teaspoon salt
1 apple, cored and chopped
⅓ cup toasted chopped pecans
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese, or as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place the squash halves cut sides down into a baking dish, and pour in enough water to cover the bottom of the pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the squash is tender, about 30 minutes.
  • While the squash is baking, bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a saucepan over medium heat, and stir in the margarine and the contents of the rice package. Reduce heat to a simmer, and cook until rice is tender, about 7 minutes. Set the prepared rice aside.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat, and cook the sausage, mushrooms, coriander, and salt (if needed) until the sausage is browned, about 10 minutes. Drain excess grease. Mix the sausage mixture with the cooked rice mixture in a bowl, and lightly stir in the apple, pecans, and Cheddar cheese.
  • Pour melted butter into a baking dish, and place the squash, hollow sides up, into the dish. Stuff the rice and sausage mixture into the squash, allowing the stuffing to mound up and overflow into the dish if necessary. Sprinkle the stuffed squash with Parmesan cheese.
  • Return to oven, and bake until the stuffing is hot and the cheese topping has browned, about 30 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 505.5 calories, Carbohydrate 39 g, Cholesterol 58.9 mg, Fat 31.1 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 10.9 g, Sodium 1515.9 mg, Sugar 6.6 g

SUMMER SQUASH AND SAUSAGE CASSEROLE



Summer Squash and Sausage Casserole image

We grow lots of squash each summer and enjoy it fixed lots of different ways. This recipe is similar to my Squash Dressing Recipe, only with Turkey Sausage. It is also lower in carbohydrates.

Provided by Virginia (Ginger) Dean

Categories     Casseroles

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 c summer squash, sliced
1 lb honeysuckle® italian turkey sausage
2 eggs, slightly beaten
3 oz cheddar cheese, divided
1 small vidalia onion, chopped
1/2 c bread crumbs, (i used kings hawaiian®)
1 Tbsp butter, melted
1/2 tsp kosher salt
to taste black pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Cook squash in a small amount of boiling water. Drain squash, then chop with a serrated hand held chopper, or mash with a fork. Meanwhile, brown turkey sausage in a skillet. Mix squash and turkey sausage together.
  • 2. Add 2 ounces of cheese, eggs, onion, salt and pepper. Stir together and place in a 2 quart casserole dish.
  • 3. Melt butter in small pan and add bread crumbs and remaining 1 oz. cheese. Sprinkle on top of casserole. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes. Note: If the casserole seems too dry you can add a little of your reserved water from your cooked squash. You can also substitute breakfast sausage for the Italian sausage if you prefer. If you are following Weight Watchers...this recipe is 7 points.

VENISON SUMMER SAUSAGE



Venison Summer Sausage image

This recipe uses venison and breakfast sausage. Takes four days to make, but well worth it!

Provided by BOOKAMY

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork

Time P3DT6h20m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound ground venison
1 pound pork sausage
1 ½ teaspoons mustard powder
1 teaspoon mustard seed
2 teaspoons liquid smoke flavoring
1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
1 ½ teaspoons onion salt
1 ½ teaspoons meat tenderizer
¼ cup water, or as needed

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix together the ground venison and pork sausage. Season with mustard powder, mustard seed, liquid smoke, garlic powder, onion salt, and meat tenderizer. Mix in just enough water to make the mixture sticky. Cover, and refrigerate for three days, mixing once a day.
  • On the fourth day, preheat the oven to 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Form the mixture into 2 inch rolls, and place them on a baking sheet.
  • Bake for 6 hours in the preheated oven, until firm and cooked through. Wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate until needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 56.3 calories, Carbohydrate 0.3 g, Cholesterol 18.8 mg, Fat 3.7 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 240.3 mg

HOMEMADE SUMMER SAUSAGE



Homemade Summer Sausage image

This summer sausage is good for making sandwiches or just to snack on with cheese and crackers.

Provided by Amanda Smith

Categories     Other Snacks

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 lb lean ground beef
3/4 c water
1 Tbsp liquid smoke
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1 Tbsp mustard seed
2 Tbsp morton's tender quick salt

Steps:

  • 1. Add water and liquid smoke to ground beef and mix.
  • 2. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix well.
  • 3. Form into two rolls and wrap in foil.
  • 4. Refrigerate for 24 hours.
  • 5. Poke holes in foil with fork and place rolls on rack or broiler pan and bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour. Meat may appear to be red after baking. Once done baking let it cool. Serve it cold or at room temperature. This can be stored in the refrigerator or it freezes well (double wrap when freezing).

SLOW COOKER SMOKY WHITE BEAN & SUMMER SQUASH SOUP WITH OPTIONAL ANDOUILLE SAUSAGE



Slow Cooker Smoky White Bean & Summer Squash Soup with Optional Andouille Sausage image

Hearty but not heavy, this vegetarian tomato-based soup features cannelloni beans, delicious seasonal summer squash, smoked paprika, and fresh basil. Add andouille sausage at the end of the cooking process and everyone in the family - meat-eaters and vegetarians alike - will slurp this soup happily.

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Time 8h50m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 14.5- ounce can white cannelloni beans (drained)
1 14.5- ounce can diced fire-roasted tomatoes
2 cups diced summer squash (about 2 small)
1 1/2 cups diced (peeled Russet potato (about 1 medium) (unpeeled Yukon gold or red potatoes would also be great))
1 cup diced onion (about 1 small)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
4 cups water
1 small rind Parmesan cheese (optional)
Additional salt and freshly ground black pepper
7-8 fresh basil leaves
1/4 pound Andouille sausage

Steps:

  • Add the beans, tomatoes, squash, potato, onion, garlic, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt, a quick grind or two of black pepper (or a hefty pinch), water, and the Parmesan rind to the Crock Pot. Stir.
  • Cook on low for 8 - 10 hours.
  • Taste and add additional salt and pepper if desired.
  • Remove the Andouille sausage from the casing and brown in a medium saucepan. Using a spoon, remove grease from the pan.
  • Add a little less than half of the soup - about 3 1/2 cups - to the saucepan with the sausage. Stir and, over medium heat, bring to a low boil. Simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Tear basil leaves over both batches and stir.
  • Serve with additional basil leaves and shredded Parmesan cheese, if desired.

SUMMER SUCCOTASH WITH SMOKED SAUSAGE



Summer Succotash with Smoked Sausage image

The inspiration for this recipe came from Southern Cast Iron magazine. They used bacon for this recipe, however, I wanted to make it more like a one pot meal, so I used Kielbasa instead. I never thought I liked lima beans until making this recipe, now I love them. For an even heartier meal, add a skillet of hot corn bread, fresh...

Provided by Julia Ferguson

Categories     Casseroles

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 12oz pkg green baby lima beans
3 c chicken broth, i used low sodium
1 c water
1 12oz pkg kielbasa smoked sausage
3 c fresh corn kernals
1 c chopped onion
2 clove garlic, minced
black pepper to taste
1 c grape tomatoes, or any small tomatoes, i used a mixture i had on hand
2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
3 Tbsp chopped fresh chives, i used freeze dried
fresh sage, parsley, rosemary, thyme, marjarom, a small amount of each, chopped

Steps:

  • 1. In dutch oven or large pan, bring beans, broth and water to a boil over med high heat. Reduce heat and simmer beans for about 15 min. until tender. Drain beans and set aside. Reserve broth.
  • 2. In large cast iron skillet, cut smoked sausage into 1inch pieces. Saute sausage until brown. .
  • 3. Add corn, onion, and garlic. Cook about 5 min, or until browned.
  • 4. Add lima beans, pepper, chives, fresh herbs, and 2 cups of reserved broth. Cover and cook over medium- low heat for 10 min.
  • 5. Stir in tomatoes and vinegar; cook until tomatoes begin to soften, about 8 minutes.
  • 6. season with salt and pepper to taste. I do not use salt, so I did not add any. I thought the Kielbasa was salty enough.

SUMMER SAUSAGE



Summer Sausage image

This recipe is a culmination of my grandmothers and my moms recipes and a little of my own.

Provided by Tina Reed

Categories     Meat Appetizers

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 lb ground beef
1/2 tsp white pepper
1/2 tsp mustard seed or ground mustard
1/2 tsp garlic powder
3 Tbsp morton tender quick salt
3 Tbsp liquid smoke flavoring

Steps:

  • 1. Combine all ingredients together making sure it is mixed well.
  • 2. Shape into two rolls and wrap in foil.
  • 3. Refrigerate for 24 hours.
  • 4. Take rolls out of refrigerator and place in pan, cover with water and boil for 60 minutes. Place a lid or something on top to keep the rolls submerged as they boil.
  • 5. Drain and poke holes in the foil to allow them to drain and cool. Remove foil and put in ziplocs or bowls and refrigerate to cool. Slice and enjoy with some cheese and crackers.

SAUSAGE AND SUMMER VEGETABLE SAUTé



Sausage and Summer Vegetable Sauté image

Provided by Maggie Ruggiero

Categories     Tomato     Sauté     Picnic     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Lunch     Sausage     Fennel     Corn     Summer     Gourmet     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 (5-to 6-ounces) fresh pork sausages
1/3 cup water
3/4 cup chopped sweet onion
1 medium fennel bulb, chopped
1 cup grape tomatoes (5 oz)
2 ears corn, kernels cut from cob
1/4 cup coarsely chopped dill

Steps:

  • Prick sausages a few times. Simmer with water in a 12-inch heavy skillet, covered, over medium heat 7 minutes. Uncover and cook, turning occasionally, until water has evaporated and sausages are well browned and cooked through, 7 to 10 minutes more. (You may need to add 1 tablespoon oil to skillet, depending on sausages.) Transfer sausages to a plate and pour off all but 1 tablespoon fat from skillet if necessary.
  • Cook onion, fennel, and tomatoes with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in skillet over medium heat, stirring and scraping up brown bits, until onion and fennel are crisp-tender and tomatoes are soft and beginning to burst, about 7 minutes. Add corn and dill and sauté 2 minutes.
  • Slice sausages and serve with vegetables.

SUMMER SAUSAGE HOBO PACKETS



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We love to grill, especially when we go camping in our RV. This is a favorite of our family and the foil packet makes for fast clean up. -Tonia Anne Carrier, Elizabethton, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound summer sausage, cut into 1-inch pieces
4 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
3 cups shredded cabbage
1 large sweet onion, halved and sliced
1 medium green pepper, cut into strips
1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into strips
1 small zucchini, sliced
1 small yellow summer squash, sliced
1 pound chicken tenderloins, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges
1/2 cup butter, cut into eight cubes
1/4 cup prepared Italian salad dressing

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Gently stir in the chicken and tomatoes. Divide mixture among eight double thicknesses of heavy-duty foil (about 12 in. square). Top each with a butter cube., Fold foil around mixture and seal tightly. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 20-25 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink and vegetables are tender. Carefully open foil to allow steam to escape; drizzle with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 436 calories, Fat 28g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 933mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

SAUSAGE STUFFING WITH SUMMER SAVORY



Sausage Stuffing With Summer Savory image

Provided by Julia Moskin

Categories     casseroles, side dish

Time 1h

Yield 10 - 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons butter
Salt
4 medium-size russet potatoes, peeled
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium onions, chopped
2 large stalks celery, chopped
1 pound breakfast pork sausage meat, crumbled
2 cups cubes made from crusty white bread, such as a baguette, toasted
1 cup low-sodium or homemade chicken broth
Pepper
1 to 2 teaspoons dried summer savory

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375 degrees, and butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
  • Boil potatoes in salted water until just cooked through but still firm in center. When cool, cut into 1-inch dice. Set aside.
  • Melt remaining butter and oil together in large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and celery, and cook, stirring, until softened. Reduce heat if necessary to prevent browning.
  • Raise heat to medium-high, add sausage and cook, stirring, using a wooden spoon to break up clumps. When sausage has browned slightly add potatoes, and continue cooking until they are incorporated and slightly browned. Add bread cubes, and mix.
  • Add about half the broth, and mix. If needed, add more to soften bread cubes and to bind the stuffing together. Add salt and pepper to taste, and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon summer savory. Taste, and add more savory if desired.
  • Turn into buttered dish. If mixture seems dry, drizzle on remaining stock. Bake 30 to 40 minutes, until firm and crusty. (The stuffing is even better if mixed in advance, kept refrigerated and baked just before serving.)

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 242, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 21 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 399 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SAUSAGE AND SUMMER SQUASH RECIPE - (4.3/5)



Sausage and Summer Squash Recipe - (4.3/5) image

Provided by Susan52

Number Of Ingredients 8

One third to one half cup bottled Italian salad dressing
2 cloves garlic, minced
12 oz.cooked Polish sausage links, halved lengthwise, sliced diagonally
3 small yellow summer squash and/or zucchini, quartered lengthwise
4 wedges Italian flat bread, split
1/4 cup sliced green onions
Fresh oregano leaves
1/4 cup coarsely shredded Parmesan cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler. In small bowl combine dressing and garlic. In extra-large skillet cook sausage and squash in 2 tablespoons of the dressing mixture for 8 to 10 minutes or until sausage is heated through and squash is almost tender, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, place bread on broiler pan; brush with 1 tablespoon of the dressing mixture. Broil 3 to 4 inches from the heat for 1 to 2 minutes, until lightly toasted. Serve sausage and squash with toasted bread. Drizzle remaining dressing; sprinkle green onions and oregano. Pass Parmesan cheese.

Tips:

  • Choose the right meat: Use a combination of pork, beef, and veal for a classic summer sausage flavor. The pork adds fat and flavor, the beef adds leanness and structure, and the veal adds a delicate flavor.
  • Grind the meat coarsely: This will help create a more even texture in the sausage.
  • Use a good quality seasoning mix: There are many different seasoning mixes available, so choose one that you like the flavor of. You can also make your own seasoning mix using your favorite spices.
  • Stuff the sausage casings tightly: This will help prevent air pockets in the sausage.
  • Smoke the sausage at a low temperature: This will help develop the flavor of the sausage without overcooking it.
  • Let the sausage cool completely before slicing and serving: This will help the sausage hold its shape and flavor.

Conclusion:

Summer sausage is a delicious and versatile sausage that can be enjoyed in many different ways. It can be served as an appetizer, a main course, or a snack. It is also a great addition to sandwiches, salads, and pizzas. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make your own summer sausage at home. So fire up your smoker and get started!

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