Homemade Summer Sausage Aka Salami

Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins

Ingredients

• 2 lbs ground beef
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon coarse black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 2 tablespoons quick curing salt (mortons tender quick salt)

Recipe

• 1 mix together all ingredients in a nonmetal bowl. it is easier to mix the seasoning with the water, then incorporate the meat, using your hands to distribute all spices evenly (like making a meatloaf). a note, based on a review, do not over mix the meat or it will be tough. this is true about any kind of meat, work it just enough to get every thing incorporated.
• 2 i use an ice cream bucket and place a lid on top.
• 3 refrigerate for 24 hours.
• 4 remove from bowl and roll into 4 rolls, about 1 1/2 to 2 inches thick.
• 5 wrap in aluminum foil with shiny side towards meat.
• 6 punch tiny holes along one side and place in a broiler pan with holes down to drain out liquid.
• 7 bake at 325 degrees for 1 1/2 hours.
• 8 remove foil and rewrap in plastic wrap.
• 9 ready to use or freeze.