This is the summer of the backyard barbecue, and it deserves a bit of an elevated look this year. A sausage of some kind should always have a place on the grill, and this year, we should have a bit of extra fun with it. A classic frankfurter holds a place of nostalgia, in this case also acting as a transportation method to eat loads of melty, buttery, Mt Tam. The bacon jam stands up to the earthiness of Tam’s rind, while freshly pickled local cherries give your mouth a burst of bright fruit to cut through the richness creating balance. A traditional mustard pairing was not forgotten, all nestled in a crispy, split-top brioche bun. The bacon jam and pickled cherry recipes will be more than you need for 8 franks but will last in your refrigerator for weeks, and who doesn’t love some extra summer condiments on hand for a casual dinner party?