Jalapeño and Pepper Jack Summer Sausage 🌶️🧀
I still remember summer picnics with my dad, where he’d bring his homemade sausage, and everyone would gather around to taste it. This Jalapeño and Pepper Jack Summer Sausage brings back those delicious memories, adding a spicy twist to any gathering!
• Ingredients:
2 lbs ground pork
1 lb ground beef
1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
2 jalapeños (seeded and diced)
¼ cup cold water
2 tbsp curing salt
2 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp onion powder
1 tsp ground black pepper
½ tsp cayenne pepper
½ tsp liquid smoke
• Directions:
Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine pork, beef, cheese, jalapeños, water, curing salt, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and liquid smoke. Mix thoroughly.
Refrigerate: Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 24 hours to let the flavors meld.
Preheat Oven: Heat oven to 325°F (165°C).
Shape Logs: Form the mixture into logs (1.5 to 2 inches in diameter) and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Bake: Cook for 1.5 to 2 hours until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C). Let cool, then slice into rounds and serve!
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 1.5 to 2 hours
• Calories: ~250 kcal per serving
