Summer Sausage (Mettwurst) From the kitchen of Kevin Taylor, the BBQ Guru 1 (2 1/2 pound) pork butt 1 1/2 pounds beef chuck 1 tablespoon kosher (coarse) salt 1 1/2 tablespoons black pepper 4 teaspoons Tender Quick 3 teaspoons garlic powder 1 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon MSG 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 5 ounces cold water This is made with a mixture of beef and pork. Combine all the spices and the water. Mix this thoroughly into the meats. Cool for 4-5 hours. Shape this into 3 logs. Follow directions for cooking without casings.