Pepperoni

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Morton Tender Quick salt
• 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
• 3/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon fennel seed, slightly crushed
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon anise seed
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Directions

1. 1

   Combine all ingredients, mixing until thoroughly blended.

2. 2

   Divide in half into slender rolls about 1 1/3 inch in diameter.

3. 3

   Wrap in plastic or foil.

4. 4

   Refrigerate overnight.

5. 5

   Unwrap and bake on broiler pan at 200 F for 4 hours.

6. 6

   Store wrapped in the refrigerator.