Farmhouse Summer Sausage - Beef And Pork

Farmhouse Summer Sausage - Beef And Pork is a type of cured, often fermented and/or smoked, sausage made from a blend of beef and pork. It is typically shelf-stable before opening, meaning it does not require refrigeration until the package is opened.

Manufacturers add summer sausage to prepared foods like wraps and burritos as a savory protein component. It is also commonly consumed on its own as a snack, in sandwiches, or as part of a charcuterie board.

As a processed meat product, summer sausage is not typically evaluated by bodies like JECFA or EFSA as a food additive. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classifies processed meat as carcinogenic to humans (Group 1). Summer sausage can be a source of protein, but it is also typically high in saturated fat and sodium. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2025-2030 recommend limiting saturated fat to less than 10% of daily calories, and the FDA Daily Value for sodium is 2,300 mg.