Post-4th Cookout Tips and Summer Sausage Pairings
The 4th is over but summer's just hitting its stride. On this episode of Meat & Greet, Myke Stittsworth shares what to do with all that post-holiday energy — plus a deep dive into summer sausage and what to pair it with.
Summer sausage is one of those products that's perfect for snacking, entertaining, or packing for a lake day. Myke walks through the best cheese pairings, crackers, and mustards that make summer sausage the center of any spread.
Summer Sausage 101
- Best cheese pairings for summer sausage
- Crackers and mustards that elevate the experience
- How summer sausage is made at Stittsworth Meats
- Grilling ideas for the rest of July
About Meat & Greet
Myke Stittsworth joins KBUN Sports Radio's High Noon every week from Stittsworth Meats in Bemidji, MN.
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🍖 Recipe: Stittsworth Summer Sausage and Cheese Board
A charcuterie-style board featuring Stittsworth summer sausage sliced thin and paired with bold cheeses and fresh accompaniments.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs Stittsworth Summer Sausage, sliced
- 8 oz sharp cheddar, cubed
- 8 oz Gruyère, sliced
- 6 oz Brie
- 1 cup marcona almonds
- 1 cup dried apricots
- 1/2 cup honey roasted pecans
- 1 jar Dijon mustard
- Artisanal crackers
- Fresh berries
Instructions
- Arrange the sliced Stittsworth Summer Sausage in overlapping rows on a large wooden board.
- Create sections for each cheese type nearby.
- Scatter almonds, dried apricots, and pecans around the board in clusters.
- Place small bowls of Dijon mustard and honey in strategic spots.
- Add crackers and fresh berries to fill gaps.
- Serve at room temperature for peak flavor.
Pro Tip: Stittsworth summer sausage's robust, slightly smoky flavor pairs beautifully with sharp aged cheeses and stone fruit. Slice it thin right before serving to showcase its marbled interior.