5 to 6 lb. ground beef
4 to 6 teaspoon Morton Tender Quick salt
4 teaspoon Hickory Smoke salt
4 teaspoon garlic powder (more or less to taste)
4 teaspoon mustard seed
4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
1 teaspoon crushed black pepper (optional)
Mix all spices together.
Day 1: Mix spices and meat well; cover and refrigerate 24 hours.
Day 2: Mix well, cover and refrigerate 24 hours.
Day 3: Mix well; shape into loaves, cover and refrigerate 24 hours.
Day 4: Place on wire racks on a cookie sheet. Bake in oven at 180 degrees for 4 to 6 hours, or until done.
NOTE:
Do not substitute table salt for the Tender Quick.