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Nothing goes with a cold beer on a hot day quite like summer sausage and a hunk of cheese. Some people (including quite a few here at LEM) even add cheese to their summer sausage. But whether you like cheese on the side or cheese in your sausage, stuffing sausage is a great way to use venison. For the curious among you, we’ll touch on the history of summer sausage before stepping through a how-to on sausage making and finally, we’ll include a few of our favorite recipes.Why is it called Summer S …

There’s a right way to do things, and there’s every other way. That’s what our Dad taught us and his Dad taught him. That’s why at LEM, we know the hunt doesn’t end when the buck hits the ground; it ends when we all sit down at the table.That may sound like it’s easier said than done, but we’re going to walk you through everything you need to start processing your own game at home. We’ll start with field dressing blades and take you all the way to seasoning and stuffing your own sausage. Who nee …

The Taste of ChildhoodEvery year driving up to the dove fields, I would peek in my dad’s ice chest looking for one thing, Summer Sausage. This was one of those quick snacks we'd eat after a long hot day in the field, piled high with cheddar cheese on some cracks, paired with an ice-cold coca cola. This recipe was inspired by my childhood, one I’m passing down to my kids and now, you too.What you will need Meat GrinderSausage StufferSausage CasingsGlovesSmokerIngredients 8 pounds venison 2 pound …

Grilling outside in the summertime is such an immersive experience that brings people together. It creates connections, sometimes without them even knowing it. While you season and prepare the ingredients for the grill, your family gathers in the backyard. Children swim in the pool, squealing with delight. Friends play a round of cornhole in the corner shade. Cold cans clink together in congratulatory cheers, even if the only thing being celebrated is just being together.As you place that first …