old time summer sausage

smokercraft · Joined: 29 Jul 2007 Posts: 16

Would like to find a good recipe for summer sausage like wenzels. Have been trying all tipes of seasonings but just can't get that good taste to come out. Most places will not give you there secrets of that old time taste. I guess thats why I can't find that spice that Iam looking for. Can't blame them. Can someone help.

Harry Nutczak · Posted: Nov 05 2007 Post subject:

Are you referring to the slightly sour taste of a good summer sausage?

You need a fermenting agent if that is what you are looking for.
In the olden days they used to "backslop" the fresh meat to get it to ferment.

(Backslopping is adding some of the previous batch to the new meat so they enzymes responsible for the fermentation could act on the new meat)

I'll look through my recipes and see if I have anything for you.
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smokercraft · Joined: 29 Jul 2007 Posts: 16

Yes I think that is the taste I'am looking for. Any help I would be greatful for. Thanks

ChileFarmer · Newbie Joined: 28 Aug 2007 Posts: 41 Location: Rusk, Texas

I can't add any information, but am interested in reading how its done. Been wanting to ask the same questions my self. CF

JimH · Posted: Nov 05 2007 Post subject:

Although I have not made summer sausage, I do know that the additive you need is Fermento: http://www.alliedkenco.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=1489&osCsid=undefined

Good Luck!
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Harry Nutczak · Posted: Nov 06 2007 Post subject:

I was going to list "fermento" as the product but I have not seen that product for years. and when I ask about it, people look at me like I have an arm growing from my forehead.

Thank you for listing the link to get it at Allied. I am very happy now.

I am planning on making some Bear-meat & beef summer sausage in the next few weeks. Time to call allied kenco.

I am still looking for my summer sausage recipe's for you.
I had to migrate several less used items to a spare external hard drive becuase I filled my 80GB one in the puter. I bet it is in there.
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smokercraft · Joined: 29 Jul 2007 Posts: 16

Thank you for the info I also found it at (sausagemaker.com) I will try this next time I get venison. Which is in a few weeks. Will wait to see if you find your recipe.

rjmontana · Newbie Joined: 23 Nov 2006 Posts: 99

Might also look at www.eldonsausage.com and try part# EKC-848. This is their version called "Sausage Tang" and is designed to bring out that very flavor in summer and other cooked sausage. Just another option.
RJ in Montana..