Bubba’s Homemade Summer Sausage, Updated



Bubba tried something new with his summer sausage.  I didn’t think it could be improved; however, he added pork to the mix this time, plus more spices, so now it has been taken up a notch.  
 
 


 Nothing is better than fresh homemade, and I especially like this recipe because we know exactly what is in the summer sausage! 
 

 If you’ve been following my blog the last 5 years, you probably know that “Bubba” is really our older son, Bill, Jr., and that he has been making delicious summer sausage over the years, like this.  

 The butcher at our local Italian butcher shop grinds the beef and pork together to blend the meats thoroughly.  Use 75% ground beef.  Summer sausage requires the fat, not only for flavor, but also to hold the log together.  Using a leaner grade of beef will result in dry crumbly summer sausage.  
Mixed
Rolled and ready to bake
Voila! Ready!

Do not substitute regular table salt for the Morton Tender Quick Cure; they’re not the same thing.

It’s easy to make, but takes a little time; 5 days to cure, with kneading the meat once a day for a couple of minutes.  

Casing is not needed for the finished rolls. 

It’s well worth the wait, good and spicy!  It’s incredibly delicious ~ I haven’t bought summer sausage once since Bubba started making it, it’s that good! 


Way to go, Bubba!  It’s delicious!!!


Bubba's homemade summer sausage, Summer sausage
Appetizer, Snack, Charcuterie board
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Bubba's Homemade Summer Sausage, Updated

Bubba's Homemade Summer Sausage, Updated

This is Bubba's updated Homemade Summer Sausage. It includes ground pork, and a larger amount of spices, making it mighty tasty!
Prep time: 10 MinTotal time: 10 Min

Ingredients

  • 10 pounds 75% ground beef
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 10½ tablespoons Morton Tender Quick Cure
  • 3 tablespoons whole mustard seed
  • 6 tablespoons coarse black pepper
  • 6 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 4 tablespoons liquid smoke
  • 2½ tablespoons crushed red pepper
  • 2 tablespoons onion powder

Method

Notes:

Overall time: 5 days



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Enjoy!

 

 

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48 comments:

  1. DavidMarch 27, 2015 at 12:50 PM

    Pam, I love summer sausage but I've never tried making my own. Looks and sounds great! Thanks for the recipe and the idea... FYI...27 degrees here tonight! Take Care, Big Daddy Dave

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    1. PamMarch 28, 2015 at 8:09 AM

      Thanks, Dave! Oh, chilly there too! Take care

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  2. Gloria BakerMarch 27, 2015 at 1:10 PM

    Look wonderful Pam!!:)

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  3. La Table De NanaMarch 27, 2015 at 4:31 PM

    He is like my husband!

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  4. Big DudeMarch 28, 2015 at 11:11 AM

    Looks and sounds very good - I'll save this and may try it in my smoker (less the liquid smoke) at some point.

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    1. PamMarch 28, 2015 at 12:40 PM

      Thanks, Larry! It works great in the smoker too, he has done that many times; just way too cold here to do it now.

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  5. Big DudeMarch 28, 2015 at 11:13 AM

    I forgot to ask - are the mustard seeds left whole?

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    1. PamMarch 28, 2015 at 12:41 PM

      Larry, yes, whole mustard seeds. I will add that, thanks!

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  6. scrambledhenfruitMarch 29, 2015 at 12:11 AM

    I have never made summer sausage before! This looks so good- definitely better than any I could buy! :)

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  7. PamMarch 29, 2015 at 7:46 AM

    Thanks! It is really good and you know exactly what is in it!

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  8. The Summer Kitchen GirlsMarch 29, 2015 at 2:30 PM

    oh PAM!!!! is our mouth EVER waterning...homemade summer sausage....AND the recipe :) LOVE IT! We will try this for sure...can NOT wait (can you tell we are so very giddy with excitement over this....and our husbands will adore us for making it we're sure!!)
    Karla & Karrie

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  9. PamMarch 29, 2015 at 3:21 PM

    Thanks, girls! I'm glad you like it. It's homemade and good. Have a great fun week!

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  10. SavoringTime in the KitchenMarch 29, 2015 at 5:32 PM

    I'd love to try this one day, Pam! I've never attempted making a cured meat before and would love to see how it tastes. It sure looks good! I wonder if it would be alright to halve the recipe?

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    1. PamMarch 30, 2015 at 9:19 AM

      Susan, yes you can halve the recipe, see the link above that i posted and maybe it will help. Hope you like it should you make it!

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  11. Liz That Skinny Chick Can BakeMarch 29, 2015 at 6:34 PM

    Homemade summer sausage?! It's got to taste amazing!!!

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  12. Tricia BuiceMarch 29, 2015 at 7:09 PM

    Well aren't you the lucky lady! This looks and sounds pretty fantastic - yes please! Can I give you my address :)

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    1. PamMarch 30, 2015 at 9:19 AM

      Tricia, thanks! Wish I could pass a roll of it through this laptop to you!

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  13. Angie's RecipesMarch 29, 2015 at 10:16 PM

    wow homemade sausages!! Really impressive and I bet they must be particularly fresh and delicious.

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    1. PamMarch 30, 2015 at 9:20 AM

      Angie, the good thing is, you know what's in the sausage. Thanks for the visit.

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  14. BarbaraMarch 30, 2015 at 5:16 AM

    Impressive, Pam. Bubba's summer sausage recipe looks delicious and not all that impossible to make. Good directions.

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    1. PamMarch 30, 2015 at 9:21 AM

      Barbara, thanks! It's truly easy to make, just time consuming with the curing.

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  15. Kelsey AnnMarch 30, 2015 at 2:23 PM

    hot dang this looks yummy!

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  16. PamMarch 30, 2015 at 3:13 PM

    Kelsey, you got it! Thanks!

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  17. Roz March 30, 2015 at 7:05 PM

    Oh how I wish that my husband and I had the ambition to make home made sausage like this Pam....but instead, we wait for our trips back to the Midwest to buy this specialty that no one knows how to make here in the South or how delicious it is! You are so amazing to do be able to do this and to ENJOY this and SHARE with your family!
    Happy Spring!
    Roz

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  18. Cheri Savory SpoonMarch 30, 2015 at 11:07 PM

    Hi Pam, my husband would go crazy for this, he keeps talking about making his own sausage, will print this for him.

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  19. Abbe@This is How I CookMarch 30, 2015 at 11:28 PM

    I had no isea one could make their own summer sausage! Tell Bubba it is on my list!

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  20. JulianaMarch 30, 2015 at 11:30 PM

    So interesting this sausages...I never even got close to make this...they sure look delicious Pam! Thanks for all the instructions.
    Have a wonderful week ahead :)

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  21. CatherineMarch 31, 2015 at 12:12 AM

    Dear Pam, I used to make sausage with my dad when I was a girl. There really is nothing like homemade sausage.
    Sounds delicious.
    Happy Easter dear Pam.
    xoxo Catherine

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  22. laurieMarch 31, 2015 at 10:41 AM

    What a great post! So interesting. AND looks delicious!

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  23. Sam Hoffer / My Carolina KitchenMarch 31, 2015 at 1:07 PM

    Way to go Bubba. Looks delicious.
    Sam

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  24. kitchen flavoursApril 1, 2015 at 10:33 AM

    Wow, this looks amazing! I would love to try this! Now I got to find some Morton Tender Quick Cure!
    Thanks to you and Bubba for sharing!

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  25. Kitchen RiffsApril 1, 2015 at 12:33 PM

    Never made my own summer sausage before. What a fun idea! And what an interesting mix of flavor. This sounds terrific -- thanks.

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  26. BethApril 4, 2015 at 8:35 AM

    I never thought of making homemade sausages, but it makes sense. Fresh, and you know exactly what's in them! Great idea, Bubba!

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  27. dedy oktavianusApril 7, 2015 at 1:45 PM

    simply damn delicious!!!
    this recipe is my next project
    Dedy@Dentist Chef

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  28. RhodesiaApril 7, 2015 at 2:35 PM

    I love home-made sausage and this sounds wonderful. Hope you are both well Diane

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  29. ShugApril 8, 2015 at 9:05 PM

    EACH PICTURE INSPIRED ME TO COPY THIS RECIPE, SO THAT I CAN TRY IT OUT. GOSH....MY KIDDOS WOULD LOVE IT. KUDDOS TO BUBBA!!

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  30. bj April 12, 2015 at 8:13 PM

    Mr. Sweet would dearly love this, I'm sure. He loves summer sausage.
    Congrats on your upcoming wedding anniversary ...:)
    xo

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  31. Roz April 14, 2015 at 10:53 PM

    Hi Pam, I just stopped by to see what you've been up to in your Midwestern kitchen! Hope that all is well and that you are enjoying a lovely spring!
    xo
    Roz

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  32. UnknownAugust 14, 2019 at 7:12 AM

    Ever use venison?

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    1. PamMarch 3, 2021 at 11:58 AM

      Venison is a dryer meat, you would have to add fat to it, maybe part 75% or 80%. Sorry this is a bit late.

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  33. UnknownFebruary 15, 2020 at 9:44 AM

    At what temp and how long do you smoke it for and what chips would you use??

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    1. PamMarch 3, 2021 at 11:59 AM

      It's done in a 170° oven, no chips used. This is not on the grill.

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  34. DebbieDecember 27, 2020 at 2:14 PM

    Thank you for Sharing this recipe. I've been looking for it for months. Had 1 that I loved. But, lost. Thank you Again
    Debbie Haddix-Sedlarik 12/27/2020

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  35. AnonymousJune 27, 2026 at 6:33 AM

    I can not find the Morton tender quick do you happen to know a substitute that would work just as well?

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  36. AnonymousJuly 18, 2026 at 3:43 PM

    Can you do this in a smoker?

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