Jalapeño Pepper Jack Summer Sausage
Get ready for a flavorful kick that will bring everyone around the table, just like those cherished summer picnics. This bold blend of jalapeños and creamy pepper jack cheese in a savory sausage promises to heat up your party!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1.5 to 2 hours
- Total Time: 24 hours and 2 hours (including chilling)
- Yield: Approximately 10 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
Instructions
Mix It Up
In a big ol’ bowl, mix ground pork, beef, pepper jack cheese, jalapeños, and all those spices. Stir until everything’s best buds.
Chill Out
Wrap it up with plastic wrap, pop it in the fridge, and let the flavors hang out for 24 hours.
Preheat & Prep
Set your oven to 325°F (165°C). Shape your mix into logs, about 1.5 to 2 inches thick, on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Bake Time
Slide those logs into the oven and let them bake for 1.5 to 2 hours until the internal temperature says 160°F (71°C). Cool and slice!
Notes
Nutritional Info
Approx. 250 kcal per serving.