Summer Sausage

Summer Sausage from Purple Ribbon Beef is a smoked, cured beef summer sausage made from family-owned, Iowa-raised premium beef. It arrives as an approximately 1 pound log, ready to slice for snacking and gatherings. A classic shelf-friendly charcuterie staple.

At a glance

• Meat type: Beef
• Process: Smoked and cured sausage
• Format: Log, about 1 pound
• Origin: Iowa-raised, family-owned premium beef
• Serving: Slice and remove casing before eating
• Maker: Purple Ribbon Beef

Best for

• Cheese and cracker snack plates
• Charcuterie and grazing boards
• Livening up gatherings and parties
• A topping for homemade pizza
• A welcome gift for a meat lover or hostess
• Holiday snack baskets

How to use

Remove the casing when slicing. Serve on cheese and crackers, add to a charcuterie board, or get creative and add slices to pizza. Keep refrigerated or frozen to preserve freshness.

Flavor profile

Savory and smoky with the tangy depth of a cured sausage. Light enough to keep snacking, with a hearty, satisfying beef character.

About Purple Ribbon Beef

Purple Ribbon Beef is a family-owned operation raising premium beef in Iowa, producing classic value-added products like this beef summer sausage.

Made by Purple Ribbon Beef, based in Britt, Iowa.

Learn more: Types of Sausage