next project: Summer Sausage, and I need some advise

[jimalbert]

Fortunately, 3 deer came my way on Saturday.  Weird story, but I shot one, and while my uncle and I were quartering the deer I shot, 2 deer were hit 50 yards from his front door, so of course we weren't going to let it spoil so we picked them up.  We had steaks from a previous deer, so we decided to grind it into burger (except for the sweet meat and back straps).  So my problem is this, I now have 165 pounds of hamburger, and need to make some summer sausage (which i have never made before).  2nd thing is that my uncles wife, and kids for a matter of fact, cannot have MSG.  Alot of the spice packs out there have MSG in them, and I am looking for a good recipe without it.  If anyone could help me out I would really appreciate it.

Thank you all,

Jim

 

[fpnmf]

I use AC Leggs #114 for SS.

Here's the url. Call them about the MSG..http://www.aclegg.com/seasonings/

  Craig

 

[redheelerdog]

Hi Jim,

There a bunch of good recipes here: http://lpoli.50webs.com/Sausage recipes.htm#LUNCHMEATS-WITH SMOKE

Most do not have MSG - The German farmer style looks pretty good, might have to try that one myself.

Good luck and have fun!

 

[solaryellow]

My recipe is in this thread. http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/100164/50-lbs-o-summer-sausage

Just add 30% boston butt to your venison.

 

[smoker13]

If your looking for a kit the Cabelas Summer Sausage does not have MSG.  I just made it today and the flavor is great!  I'm sure it will improve even more over the next few days.  The kit includes casings, seasoning and cure. 

 

[mballi3011]

I would recommend Joel's (solaryellow) recipe for I have tried it and it's pretty darn good. Now I ave also used the hi-moutian kit a couple of times and it came out pretty good too.

 

[BGKYSmoker]

Fortunately, 3 deer came my way on Saturday.  Weird story, but I shot one, and while my uncle and I were quartering the deer I shot, 2 deer were hit 50 yards from his front door, so of course we weren't going to let it spoil so we picked them up.  We had steaks from a previous deer, so we decided to grind it into burger (except for the sweet meat and back straps).  So my problem is this, I now have 165 pounds of hamburger, and need to make some summer sausage (which i have never made before).  2nd thing is that my uncles wife, and kids for a matter of fact, cannot have MSG.  Alot of the spice packs out there have MSG in them, and I am looking for a good recipe without it.  If anyone could help me out I would really appreciate it.

Thank you all,

Jim

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