{"product_id":"no-nitrate-nitrite-vermont-cheddar-summer-sausage-5oz","title":"Cheddar Summer Sausage - Farmers Market Foods","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCheddar Summer Sausage (5 oz)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nSharp Vermont cheddar folded into smoky, seasoned sausage. You get pockets of real melted cheese in every slice, not some processed cheese flavor stirred into the mix. The hickory smoke hits first, then the cheddar comes through with a tangy bite that makes you reach for another round.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nFarmers Market Foods slow-smokes this sausage over hickory wood for 16+ hours, building layers of real smoke flavor that go deep into the meat. The base is a blend of pork and beef, cured naturally with cultured celery powder and lactic acid starter cultures instead of synthetic nitrates or nitrites. The Vermont cheddar is blended directly into the sausage, so every cross-section has visible cheese throughout.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nSlice it into thick coins and stack on crackers for a quick snack that actually fills you up. Pair with grainy mustard and pickles on a board. Take it camping, throw it in a cooler for a road trip, or keep one in the pantry for when you need something real between meals. Shelf-stable before opening, so it stores without fuss.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Maker\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nFarmers Market Foods is a third-generation operation that cures and smokes using traditional methods and all-natural ingredients. They slow-smoke over real hardwoods like hickory and applewood for 16+ hours, and use celery powder and whole spices instead of synthetic preservatives.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPork, Beef, Vermont Cheddar Cheese (Cultured Pasteurized Milk, Water, Salt, Natural Flavoring, Sodium Phosphate, Sorbic Acid (Preservative), Added Color, Enzymes), Salt, Contains Less Than 2% Of Spices, Sea Salt, Water, Natural Flavors, Cultured Celery Powder, Yeast Extract, Dextrose, Lactic Acid Starter Culture.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much cheese is actually in this sausage?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYou can see it. Real pieces of sharp Vermont cheddar are blended throughout the sausage, so every slice has visible cheese. This isn't a cheese \"flavor.\" It's actual cheddar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this summer sausage ready to eat?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. It's fully cured and smoked. Slice and eat straight from the package. No cooking needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this sausage gluten-free and keto-friendly?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. It's gluten-free, naturally low in sugar, and high in protein. No seed oils, no MSG, no fillers. Works well for keto, paleo, and low-carb diets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should I store this sausage?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nShelf-stable before opening. No refrigeration required until you break the seal. Once opened, wrap tightly and refrigerate. Best consumed within 7-10 days after opening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this contain nitrates or nitrites?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo synthetic nitrates or nitrites. 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