I've been making Deer summer sausage for awhile. I used to cook them in the smoker until done,now they are only in smoker for 2hrs then I finish in a water bath in a turkey cooker. The guy at Frisco spices said to try it. The sausage comes out alot more moist and it doesn't take long for them to cook in the boiling water. Frisco spices have a bunch of spices and instructions on the bag. They are on the web and are a sponsor on this site.They can also be called and help you out with any questions. They are located in Omaha,Ne so they only half hour from me