Spicy Summer Sausage

From: Chef #262649

On Apr 25, 2009

This is very easy to make and simply delicious. I added more hot seasonings than called for as we enjoy spicy foods. Did as others suggested and wrapped in tin foil with holes in bottom, then cooked on broiler pan over tray. My husband was very skeptical that it would stay together once it was cut. Surprize! It stayed together beautifully. This will be a staple and plan on taking it camping with us for an easy snack.

From: CabinKat

On Dec 27, 2008

I personally thought this was okay, not great, but okay. The only thing we did differently was left out the quick salt, we didn't feel it needed a preservative since we were going to make less and use it up the same day as baking. I felt it was a bit dry. Also, I felt it needed prepared mustard to enhance the flavor. Maybe we'll experiment with it and hope to kick it up.

From: jjhon

On Mar 28, 2005

My husband and I just loved this! I wrapped the sausages in foil while they were being refrigerated, and before baking, i poked holes all over so that the oil could drip out. I then placed them on a 12-muffin pan so that they wouldn't sit in the oil. The taste was absolutely fabulous!! I will never spend a fortune to buy summer sausages again!! Note: I wanted to give some of these to my sister, who is pregnant and doesn't want to consume store bought sausages, which contain nitrates and nitrites, both of which are present in quick salt. So I just used kosher salt, and it turned out great! Thanks so much for posting!!

From: Mercy

On Jul 13, 2004

Wonderful! My first attempt at a summer sausage and I am so pleased that I chose this recipe! I used fresh minced garlic and cracked peppercorns and the rolls were refrigerated for about 2 1/2 days before I had a chance to bake them. The flavors and spices are spectacular (not too spicy at all) and the natural brilliant red color is an added bonus. My husband took one bite and his jaw nearly hit the floor. He had this incredulous look on his face as though I had just spun gold from straw. I just smiled. He loves it because it tastes better/fresher than store-bought and it doesn't have the artificial chemical-laden aftertaste that plagues the store-bought variety. Two rolls for us and two for the freezer! Thank you so much for this keeper!