@outlaw179 That’s a tough question, the official recommendation would be to toss it out. However, the only proven instance in which Nitrites become carcenogens is when you char that meat, this is why bacon has tightly regulated ingoing parts per million (ppm) of nitrites, because many people char it when cooking. Now, that doesn’t mean that there aren’t any other possible ill effects of too much nitrite but the main concern isn’t an issue it summer sausage as long as you dont pan fry it for some reason.

@AdamCA thanks that was it ! I had a Brain fart !

@outlaw179 I haven’t done Jalapeno Summer Sausage to make Fresh Brats but there is no reason at all that it wouldn’t work, and work well! @Joe-Hell (Yes) - There are a few seasonings that do this to me every time we open a bag. One of the worst is Habanero Lime Jerky or Snack Stick Seasoning, it is great tasting but man, if you get that stirred up in the air you are in some trouble until it settles!