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

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This amazing glazed summer sausage will be devoured in a snap! Glistening with the finger-lickin’ apricot-mustard glaze, nobody can resist! 4 ingredients, 5 minutes of prep and you are a hero!

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The mouthwatering glaze for this baked summer sausage is made with three ingredients – apricot jam, Dijon mustard and brown sugar. Mix them together, taste it and you’ll know immediately how good this summer sausage is going to turn out :) You won’t be able to stop licking your fingers!

Here’s the lineup of the 4 simple ingredients that make up this amazingly easy and delicious recipe – summer sausage, apricot jam, Dijon mustard and brown sugar:

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For this recipe, I’m usingKlements Garlic Summer Sausage made by Klement’s Sausage Company – this is a high quality sausage that tastesamazing! Klement’s Summer Sausage has an authentic European handcrafted taste that is delicious year round!

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The Klement’s Sausage story began 60 years ago when three brothers – John, George and Ron Klement purchased a small sausage company in South Milwaukee. The word aboutthe genuine, old country flavor spread quickly and before long, Klement’s was a favorite. They’ve grown a lot since that small 6-person operation, but haven’t lost sight of what made their family business a success. Hard work, dedication, and perfectly seasoned sausage – that’s a truerecipe for a winning business!

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Every recipe is as good as the ingredients that go into it :) Take this amazing summer sausage, combine it with a finger-lickin’ glaze and bake to perfection! On the picture below, the Klements Garlic Summer Sausage is getting ready for the glaze!

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In addition to Summer Sausage, Klement’s also makes Cooked and Smoked Sausage, as well as Sausage Snack Sticks. Klement’s Cooked and Smoked Sausages are created from old world European recipes that have been passed down for generations using only the finest ingredients, and they come in a variety of delicious flavors! Klement’s Snack Sticks are for busy people who care about the food they eat and share. They are the convenient high protein choice that fits on the go lifestyles. They are handcrafted using authentic recipes and premium ingredients, so they’re not just easy to eat, they’re easy to love! They are simply awesome!

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Making this glazed summer sausage is extremely easy. First, mix the apricot, mustard and brown sugar to make a glaze, next slice the summer sausage 3/4th of the way through (accordion style), then brush with the glaze and bake! This baked summer sausage looks, smells and tastes amazing!

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You can serve this glazed summer sausage either as an appetizer or a main dish. The accordion slices and a shiny glaze make this summer sausage look so impressive, it’s a great addition to a holiday table! Serve alongside crackers, cheese slices and grapes as part of the appetizer or buffet spread, or just enjoy these delicious slices with mashed potatoes as a main course!

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How To Make Glazed Baked Summer Sausage Step-By-Step

Step 1: Mix Glaze Ingredients

In a bowl, combine the apricot jam, mustard and brown sugar to make a glaze.

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Here is the glaze after the ingredients have been mixed:

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Step 2: Slice The Summer Sausage Accordion-Style

Slice the summer sausage three-quarters of the way through (make sure the slices are connected at the bottom).

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Step 3: Brush Summer Sausage With A Glaze

Brush sausage with half of the glaze, using the pastry brush to get the glaze in spaces in between slices.

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Step 4: Bake Summer Sausage

Bake it in a pre-heated 325F oven for 25 minutes. The spaces between the slices will open and look like the picture below. Brush with the remaining glaze (especially the spaces between the slices) and bake for another 20 minutes.

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Baked Summer Sausage With Apricot Mustard Glaze

This glazed summer sausage tastes out of this world and looks so impressive with the accordion-style slices! Sticky apricot-mustard glaze is so finger-lickin' good! Just 4 ingredients and super-easy to make!

Prep Time5 minutes mins

Cook Time45 minutes mins

Total Time50 minutes mins

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Servings: 8 servings

Author: MelanieCooks.com

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 325F.

  • Line the baking sheet with parchment paper.

  • In a bowl, mix the apricot jam, Dijon mustard and brown sugar.

  • Slice the summer sausage three quarters of the way through (accordion style) into 1/8-inch slices, so the slices are connected at the bottom.

  • Put the summer sausage on a baking sheet and brush with half of the glaze. Get some of the glaze in between the slices by using a pastry brush or a spoon. Reserve the remaining glaze.

  • Put the summer sausage in the oven and bake for 25 minutes.

  • Remove the summer sausage from the oven and brush with the remaining glaze. At this point, the spaces between the slices should have opened and it will be easy to get the glaze in between the slices.

  • Put the summer sausage back in the oven and bake for 20 more minutes.

  • Serve this glazed summer sausage warm (it can be reheated in a microwave if needed).

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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!

What temperature do you cook summer sausage to? ›

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.

How long does it take to cure summer sausage? ›

Summer Sausage Tips

Cut your meat and fat — it has to be either pork fat or fat trimmed off beef roasts or steaks — into chunks that fit into your grinder, add the salt, and the curing salt, toss well, and let this sit, covered, in your fridge for up to 2 days. One day is ideal, and even 6 hours will do.

What makes a good summer sausage? ›

The ratios of beef to pork vary from 75% beef and 25% pork to 25% beef and 75% pork. It really depends on personal preference. I like more beefy flavor and prefer a 2/3 beef to 1/3 pork ratio. The taste of summer sausage is very much dependent on freshness and quality of meat.

What is the best fat for summer sausage? ›

Spencer Neuharth works with a rule of tens: 10% fat for burger, 20% fat for sausage, and 30% fat for everything else (snack sticks, summer sausage). What Type of Fat? I firmly believe the best type of fat to use is pork fatback (pure white fat from the back of a pig).

What kind of salt do you use for summer sausage? ›

1 teaspoon of pink curing salt (sodium nitrite). This stuff is pink to keep you from mistaking it for regular table salt — don't! You gulp down an undiluted teaspoon of sodium nitrite and you'll be very sick.

Can you overcook summer sausage? ›

Overcooking your sausage or cooking at too high of a temperature will produce a grainy sausage.

How do you know when summer sausage is done? ›

Use food thermometers to ensure cooked sausage products have reached proper internal temperature of 160 F.

Is summer sausage healthy? ›

Contains a high level of saturated fat

For this reason it has long been known as a "bad" fat that raises the "bad" cholesterol, LDL.

Do you poke holes in summer sausage before cooking? ›

When you leave the casings on your links, you might be quick to poke holes or score them before cooking to prevent an explosion — but all you're doing is damaging the sausage's structure, causing it to turn out dry.

How do you keep summer sausage moist? ›

Rewrap sausage tightly to keep air out. If sausage is moist, wipe dry before repackaging. Some people like to let Summer Sausage age unwrapped in the refrigerator. As it ages, moisture is lost, sausage gets harder, and flavor intensifies.

What company makes the best summer sausage? ›

Old Wisconsin Premium Summer Sausage

If you want a classic summer sausage that's a mix of beef and pork, this is the best summer sausage out there. It's very savory with lots of spices in the mix. The texture is somewhere between salami and bologna. It's a real crowd-pleaser.

What are the little balls in summer sausage? ›

Encapsulated citric acid is a product in which citric acid has been encapsulated with partially hydrogenated vegetable oil. It looks like little tiny white balls about the size of the head of a small pin. It is added during the mixing of the product in manufacture.

What kind of cheese is good in summer sausage? ›

Smooth, semi-soft cheeses like Havarti, butterkäse, or Muenster are perfect, with a neutral background that lets the sausage's seasonings shine. A sharp Cheddar (any Cheddar, really) or Swiss is also a fantastic match, with nutty notes that perfectly complement the smoke and acidity of the sausage.

What is a good condiment for summer sausage? ›

Best Condiments and Toppings on Sausage
  • Best Condiments and Toppings on Sausage. ...
  • Caramelized Onions. ...
  • Sauteed Peppers. ...
  • Mustard. ...
  • Ketchup. ...
  • Sauerkraut. ...
  • Russian Dressing. ...
  • Pickle Relish.

What does summer sausage pair well with? ›

Science aside, the best cheese to pair with summer sausage is subjective and depends on personal preferences. However, other popular choices include Monterey Jack, pepper jack, provolone, and Gouda. It's a good idea to experiment and find the combination that you enjoy the most.

What is the best mustard for hot dogs? ›

Stadium Mustard

This one little extra makes all the difference—and it makes for a great addition to hot dogs and other ballpark favorites.

What do they wrap summer sausage in? ›

Summer sausage is in every grocery store in the midwest.

The sausage is a deep rosy pink with small white flecks of fat. It almost always comes wrapped in a waxy, maroon casing. It's a fibrous, papery material that you can't eat, so you peel it away as you cut off slices.

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