How to Make Gramps' Venison Summer Sausage - A Step-by-Step Guide

For many families, the tradition of hunting and processing wild game runs deep. From the thrill of the hunt to the satisfaction of turning that game into delicious meals, it's a way of life that has been passed down through generations. And if there's one thing that's a staple in the world of wild game cooking, it's venison summer sausage. This versatile snack is perfect for on-the-go munching, game day gatherings, or just satisfying those mid-afternoon hunger pangs.

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Ingredients

  • 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

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 6 hrs
  • Additional Time: 3 days 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 3 days 8 hrs 20 mins
  • Servings: 25
  • Yield: 5 sausages

  • 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

    102 cal.

    • Total Fat: 2g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 69mg
    • Sodium: 774mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 0g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Protein: 19g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 7mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 210mg

    Categories

    Venison recipes