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Homemade Summer Sausage

5 lb ground hamburger (no lean burger)
5 Tbsp liquid smoke (found near barbecue sauce)
5 Tbsp Morton Salt Tender Quick (found in dark blue bag in spice aisle)
2 Tbsp coarse ground pepper
2 Tbsp minced garlic
2 Tbsp mustard seeds

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, mix all ingredients with your hands like making meatloaf.Cover and refrigerate for 24 hours.Take out and knead one more time, then shape into 4 logs (each approximately 14×2 inches).Place the logs on a baking sheet with 1-2 inch sides.Bake at 300°F for 3 hours.Remove from the oven and wrap each log in wax paper with aluminum foil around it.Refrigerate until well chilled.Serve by slicing and eating alone or with crackers and cheese.Note:When rolling the logs into shape, ensure you knead the meat and form a tight log to prevent cracks from forming while baking.If using venison, which is very lean, use 3 lbs of venison and 2 lbs of hamburger