Jean's Summer Sausage

Submitted by ScoutDad450

"This is my step mother's summer sausage recipe. It makes for a great party food; however, my family always takes a roll along with us on camping trips as a high protein, delicious snack."

 

• Ready In: 27hrs
• Ingredients: 10
• Yields: 4-5 Rolls

ingredients

• 3 -4 lbs lean ground beef
• 1 cup water
• 1 tablespoon mustard seeds
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 4 tablespoons morton tender quick
• 4 tablespoons liquid smoke
• 2 tablespoons peppercorns
• 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
• 1⁄2 cup chopped jalapeno pepper

directions

1. Mix all ingredients thoroughly in a large mixing bowl.
2. Split the mixture into 4 or 5 balls. Put each ball onto a sheet of aluminum foil (shiny side inside).
3. Work mixture into long sticks (about 1 1/2" round) so when sliced it will fit a cracker. Close up the roll in foil and seal both ends.
4. Put rolls in refrigerator for 24 hours.
5. Using a broiler pan, take the top off and fill with 1/2 cup of water. Replace top of broiler pan. Poke 4 holes in the bottom of each roll. Set roll on broiler pan.
6. Bake at 250 degrees for 3 hours.
7. Remove rolls, open & cool.
8. Slice and serve.