Do I use A binder when makes my summer sausage ?

[shoprat53]

Am making summer sausage for the first time do I add sure gel binder like I do with my snack sticks or no binder at all.

[glen]

Yes, add the binder

[TexLaw]

Yes, definitely add it. You want to use a binder with any smoked sausage.

[shoprat53]

Thanks for the info I added sur gel to my summer sausage they are in the smoked now.

[TexLaw]

How did they turn out, shoprat53 ?

[shoprat53]

They turned out very well. I have to make small batches because of equipment restrictions. Am making another 5 or 6 pounds this weekend whether printing.