Garlic Summer Sausage Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 pounds ground beef (85% lean for ideal fat content)
• 1 pound ground pork (adds moisture and richness)
• 4 cloves garlic, minced (fresh to maximize aroma and depth)
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt (enhances all flavors)
• 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground (for subtle heat and earthiness)
• 1 teaspoon Prague Powder #1 (curing salt)
• 1 tablespoon ground mustard seed
• 1 teaspoon coriander, ground
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• ½ cup cold water (keeps the mixture moist during grinding)
• 1 tablespoon sugar (balances acidity and supports fermentation)
• Natural hog casings (soaked and rinsed for stuffing the sausage)