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What exactly are Fresh and Cured Sausages? How do they differ?Fresh sausage is simply meat with your choice of sausage seasoning. It is mixed together and then used right away or frozen for a later date – it is not shelf stable or preserved. Great examples of Fresh Sausage include Breakfast Sausage (links or patties), Italian Sausage, Chorizo and Polish Sausage. Typically, fresh sausage is fried in a skillet or grilled and can be made with or without casings. On the other hand, Cured Sausage is …

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 …

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 …

I am often asked how I manage to frequently take my three year old daughter on morning hunts, and my answer is always the same - "I’m prepared". Down to every little detail, planning and preparation are key. This doesn’t necessarily have to apply to hunting with children but will help aid you in having a smooth morning in general. There’s nothing worse in my book than trying to hunt with someone who isn’t prepared and who spends the last few minutes scrambling to find their gear and make coffee …