Made some summer sausage

[Greenenvey]

 It turned out really yummy,

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[JustChillin]

Wow! That's some great looking sausage.

[NDKoze]

Looks Awesome! What type of seasoning recipe or mix did you use?

[BedouinBob]

Looks good Laura, what was your process?

[Greenenvey]

Thanks guys, I used Walton's summer sausage mix this time with high temp chedder cheese.

[NDKoze]

Did you use all beef? What kind of protein?

Did you use a meat binder?

[RSBackyardQ]

Looks great. I've been wanting to try making sausage.

[Greenenvey]

Looks great. I've been wanting to try making sausage.

I used all beef, no meat binder.. what do you mean by protein? Lol. I've never used meat binders should I? I know nothing about them actually lol. But this stuff tastes awsome.

[NDKoze]

By protein, I just meant what type of meat did you use.

I just started using meat binders a couple of years ago and I am a proponent of them.

They essentially help the sausage retain moisture and add a little collagen to hold the meat together so it doesn't crumble or come off with the casing when you remove the casings.

I have found that for my preference I like to use amount 3/4 of what they say to use though. I have had a few batches that turned out a little rubbery (too much collagen) when using the recommended amount.

Austin Walton made a really good video that discusses the various meat additives (including meat binders) that can be used when making sausage and is worth the time to watch if you are a sausage maker:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-3vZygdVvM&list

[Greenenvey]

Gregg thanks for that info.  I've been lucky this is my 5th batch and it's been perfect every time , the meat doesn't crumble at all and doesn't stick to the casing. It's been the perfect texture. But I diffently will check out the binders!