Baked Summer Sausage Recipe With Apricot-Mustard Glaze (2024)

FAQs

What kind of mustard goes with summer sausage? ›

Beef Summer Sausage

A mustard mild enough for the kids and complex enough for the adults was difficult to nail down so we chose THREE! Herb (Dill) Mustard, Garlic Mustard, and Fruit Mustard all had something great to talk about — which is exactly what you want everyone at your backyard BBQ to be doing!

For an oven finish, preheat the oven to 185°F. Place room temperature sausage in the oven and bake until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove and cool. To finish in a smoker, preheat the smoker to 145°F, open the dampers, place room temperature sausage logs into the smoker and dry for the first hour.

Yellow mustard and spicy brown mustard are both classic options, but you can also try other types like dijon, beer mustard or whole grain mustard. Mustard that includes whole seeds in it will add a bit of texture to your sausage in addition to the pop of flavor.

Kielbasa + Herb (Dill)

We found that a veggie herb Mustard (in this case was a dill variety) lightened the load a bit and helped cleanse the pallet so you don't end up with the meat sweats. Deli Brown Mustard also took the stage here… sometimes you just can't beat the classics.

Mustard Seed: A traditional summer sausage ingredient, mustard seed adds that tangy signature mustard flavor, plus the added visual element when slicing.

The mustard actually works to tenderize the meat and you will notice little more than a thin crust of it over the surface of the meat. In fact, mustard can help to produce the crust that is so sought after in traditional barbecue.

SAUSAGE HEATING INSTRUCTIONS

Maintain a cooking temperature of 200-250°F, and turn sausage several times to ensure even smoking. Heat the Fully Smoked sausage 30-45 minutes until 165°F. Smoke the Fresh (Raw) sausage for 1½ -2 hours until 165°F.

Re: Oven cooking time summer sausage

I set the oven for around 165-170*F with an objective meat temp of 155*F. Time in the oven was around 4 hours. I use two thermometers. One to monitor oven temp and one to monitor meat temp.

The cooking time for summer sausage in the oven can vary depending on the size and thickness of the sausage. On average, it takes about 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes. However, it's essential to monitor the internal temperature using a meat thermometer.

Mustard is a common ingredient in barbecue cooking, and it's commonly “slathered” onto pork butt or ribs before the application of rub. Most people report that they cannot taste the mustard after cooking, so why use it in the first place? One reason is that mustard acts like glue to hold the rub on the meat.

What tastes better with mustard? ›

Eating sausages (bratwurst, boiled sausage, ...) with mustard is traditionally common in all regions of Germany. In addition, there are at least as many varieties of mustard as there are types of sausage.

It is served in a variety of ways, such as fried with onions atop varenyky, sliced on rye bread, or eaten with an egg.

As a condiment, spicy-hot German mustards are used as a garnish for cold cuts, grilled sausages like the famous Thuringian bratwurst, and smoked meats.

Garlic: The main signature flavor that distinguishes kielbasa from other sausage varieties is garlic. Marjoram: Another common ingredient you'll find in most kielbasa is marjoram spice, which gives the sausage a little warmth and sweetness. Smoke: Most kielbasa is smoked, which adds to the delicious flavor.

Cheese is always a great pairing. Since sausage is typically spicy, a mild cheese like Cheddar Cheddar Cheese, Colby Jack Cheese, Monterrey Jack, Gouda, Muenster. Fruits such as apples are good as they add a sweet to the spicy. Crunchy raw vegetables like broccoli, celery, and carrot sticks are good.

It is typically served thinly sliced and pairs well with wine and cheese. It is also great on sandwiches. You can also fry it up or toss it in a casserole, but the real beauty of summer sausage is that it's simple, ready-to-eat, and tastes great at room temperature.

You can use yellow mustard, Dijon mustard, spicy brown mustard, or any other type of mustard you prefer. Use a knife or a spoon to spread the mustard evenly along the hot dog. You can spread it over the entire hot dog or leave some parts uncovered, depending on your preference.

Start with a juicy, lean Turkey Sausage, then grab the condiments you know and love: ketchup, ballpark mustard, relish and diced onions.