Being so close to Amish country in Ohio, I can see the Amish influence in your sausages. I remember your posts about Ring or Trail Bologna. In fact Troyer's Trail Bologna isn't far from us at all.
I want to try to making some sometime, so I'll be asking lots of questions when that time comes .
I will definitely need a better grinder first though.
...TH, The longer the Summer Sausage sits for the smoke to marry with the meat the better...