@kb2112 As long as it is not molding and appearance is normal, I would feel comfortable using it. It usually only lasts a few months before molding, or up to 12-18 months in the freezer. If it seems dried out, or any mold growth, then I would discard.

0_1513529979226_20161218_174902.jpg Yes Austin I cook-smoke my summer sausage and snack sticks in the smoker. I do not cook or smoke my ground meat jerky. Seasoning and cure I stuff it in a casing put it in refrigerator for a couple of days put it in the freezer for a hour or two them on the meat slicer cut 1/4" x 2 1/2" medallions put them in the dehydrator for about 20 hours or till it gets the texture I like.