Baked Summer Sausage Recipe With Apricot-Mustard Glaze (2024)

FAQs

What kind of mustard goes with summer sausage? ›

Beef Summer Sausage

A mustard mild enough for the kids and complex enough for the adults was difficult to nail down so we chose THREE! Herb (Dill) Mustard, Garlic Mustard, and Fruit Mustard all had something great to talk about — which is exactly what you want everyone at your backyard BBQ to be doing!

Lay (or hang) the sausages in the smoker. Smoke for about 60 minutes at this temperature, then raise the temperature to 180 degrees. Smoke until the internal temperature reaches 150 degrees, which will take about 2-3 hours or more depending on your particular smoker and the ambient temperature.

Seasonings may include mustard seeds, black pepper, garlic salt, or sugar. Fermentation of summer sausage lowers pH to slow bacterial growth and give a longer shelf life, causing a tangy taste.

Yellow mustard and spicy brown mustard are both classic options, but you can also try other types like dijon, beer mustard or whole grain mustard. Mustard that includes whole seeds in it will add a bit of texture to your sausage in addition to the pop of flavor.

Yes, a turkey summer sausage is the best summer sausage. Trader Joe's summer sausage is different from any other summer sausage I tried, and that's what earned it the number one spot. It doesn't just taste like salami's cousin. It tastes like its own meat product.

Mustard Seed: A traditional summer sausage ingredient, mustard seed adds that tangy signature mustard flavor, plus the added visual element when slicing.

Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) before cooking the summer sausage. This temperature ensures that it cooks thoroughly without drying out. How long does it take to cook summer sausage in the oven? The cooking time for summer sausage in the oven usually ranges between 25 to 40 minutes.

Smoke at 140 F for 1 hour, then at 160 F for one hour and then 180 F until internal temperature reaches 152 F (insert a food thermometer in the thickest part of the sausage to check internal temperature). Remove from smoker/smokehouse and spray with hot water for 15 to 30 seconds.

It will take you an average of anything between 20–25 minutes, which is not a relatively long cooking time. Overcooking or overheating the sausage past 160 °F will make the fat in the meat melt and evaporate, leaving the sausage less juicy or dry.

You can also fry it up or toss it in a casserole, but the real beauty of summer sausage is that it's simple, ready-to-eat, and tastes great at room temperature.

What kind of cheese is good in summer sausage? ›

Smooth, semi-soft cheeses like Havarti, butterkäse, or Muenster are perfect, with a neutral background that lets the sausage's seasonings shine. A sharp Cheddar (any Cheddar, really) or Swiss is also a fantastic match, with nutty notes that perfectly complement the smoke and acidity of the sausage.

Encapsulated citric acid is a product in which citric acid has been encapsulated with partially hydrogenated vegetable oil. It looks like little tiny white balls about the size of the head of a small pin. It is added during the mixing of the product in manufacture.

However, mustard is a good sticky substance perfect for holding dry seasonings on meat. Hence, the method of mustard rubbing meat was invented. There are a couple of ways you can do this but the basic idea is the same. A thin layer of mustard on the surface of meats will hold dry rubs in place while the meat is smoked.

One reason is that mustard acts like glue to hold the rub on the meat. Another reason is that some people feel it promotes the formation of “bark”, the brown, chewy exterior layer of meat that is so flavorful.

It is typically served thinly sliced and pairs well with wine and cheese. It is also great on sandwiches. You can also fry it up or toss it in a casserole, but the real beauty of summer sausage is that it's simple, ready-to-eat, and tastes great at room temperature.

Italian + Medium Hot Pepper

Well, you might go wrong with a horseradish mustard on this easy to find variety. We found a medium hot pepper Mustard to be just the right fit. After all… Italians like it a little spicy (or so we've heard!).

Yellow mustard is a hot dog win

Mustard is widely accepted as the most delicious and suitable hot dog condiment, and it seems like classic yellow mustard is the simple choice. But it's also worth trying hot mustard, brown mustard, or even honey mustard atop your precious frank for a sweet or spicy kick.

Start with a juicy, lean Turkey Sausage, then grab the condiments you know and love: ketchup, ballpark mustard, relish and diced onions.