Summer Sausage

Ingredients

• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons sugar-based curing mixture (such as Morton Tender Quick)
• 1 tablespoon liquid smoke flavoring
• 1 tablespoon mustard seed
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2-3 teaspoons coarse ground pepper

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef and water until well blended.
2. Season with garlic powder, curing mixture, liquid smoke, and mustard seed, and mix well.
3. Divide this mixture in half and roll it into two logs.
4. Wrap the logs in plastic and refrigerate for at least 24 hours.
5. After 24 hours, unwrap the logs and place them on a baking sheet.
6. Bake them at 275 degrees for two hours.
7. Let the sausage cool completely and refrigerate until ready to serve.