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Original Summer Sausage

Original Summer Sausage

$12.00 USD
$12.00 USD
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Summer Sausage.

Heritage defined. Patient craft. Timeless profile.

Classic, perfected.

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Essentials

Characteristics:

  • Robust savory flavor
  • Firm meaty texture
  • Thick rustic casing
  • Small-batch prepared
  • Slowly smoked
  • Clean slice
  • Select ingredients
  • Classic cure
  • High protein

Ideal Pairings:

Ideal Pairings

  • Smoked gouda or aged Swiss cheese
  • Sweet German mustard
  • Rye bread or pumpernickel
  • Fresh grapes or pear slices
  • Rustic sourdough crackers
  • German-style lager or dark beer
  • Hot mulled cider (especially in cold weather)
  • Cornichons or dill pickles
  • Fresh herb garnish (dill, parsley)
  • Centerpiece for a European-style meat and cheese board

Our Process:

The Summer Sausage

  • Made from premium beef and pork blend
  • Traditional large diameter for hearty slicing
  • Slow-smoked with select hardwoods
  • European-style fermentation
  • Firm yet smooth texture

What Makes It Special

  • Heritage spice recipe
  • Extended aging process
  • Complex, well-developed flavor profile
  • Perfect balance of salt and seasoning
  • Artisanal fermentation cultures

Ranch Brand Standards

  • Crafted in controlled batches
  • Precise temperature monitoring
  • Only choice-grade meat selections
  • Aged to peak flavor
  • Each sausage quality verified

Classic Charcuterie Excellence. Time-tested fermentation. Perfect slice resistance. Traditional curing methods. Sophistication meets tradition.

FAQ's

How does Summer Sausage last?

Unopened summer sausage:

  • Room temperature: 3-6 months
  • Refrigerated: Up to 6 months
  • Frozen: Up to 10 months

Once opened:

  • Refrigerated: 2-3 weeks
  • Frozen: 1-2 months

For best quality and safety:

  • Store unopened sausage in a cool, dry place
  • Once opened, wrap tightly in plastic wrap or foil before refrigerating
  • Look for signs of spoilage like off-odors, mold, or slimy texture before eating

What is Summer Sausage made of?

Summer sausage is a type of cured and fermented semi-dry sausage typically made from:

Main ingredients:

  • Ground beef, pork, or a combination of both
  • Pork fat
  • Seasonings commonly used:
  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • Garlic
  • Mustard seeds
  • Sugar
  • Curing salt (sodium nitrite)

The name "summer sausage" comes from the fact that it was historically made in winter and could be kept without refrigeration through the summer months, thanks to:

The curing process:

  • Fermentation with lactic acid-producing bacteria
  • Lower moisture content than fresh sausage
  • The preservative effects of salt and nitrites

German immigrants to the United States popularized this style of sausage, which is why you'll often find it has a German-inspired flavor profile.

Each summer sausage has their own unique spice blends:

  • Dried cranberries
  • Jalapeños
  • Wine
  • Different types of pepper
  • Coriander