How to Smoke Ground Venison and Game Sausage
Ground game is very lean on its own. Mixing in pork fat makes burgers, meatloaf and sausage juicier and easier to bind.
Best wood
Hickory, oak
Safe internal temp
160°F
Tips for Smoking Ground Game & Sausage
- Keep meat and fat very cold when grinding.
- Follow cure amounts exactly for sausage.
- Always check the center with a thermometer.
Featured Recipe
Smoked Venison Summer Sausage →More ideas in the Wild Game Library, or get the free 12-page Pitmaster Field Manual.