Pepperoni

Leta's Note:

Homemade pepperoni. You have to let it stand in the fridge overnight before baking.

• Total Time: 4 hrs 20 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 4 hrs

Ingredients:

Yield: 4 logs

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 ½ teaspoons Morton Tender Quick salt
• 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
• ¾ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• ½ teaspoon mustard seeds
• ½ teaspoon fennel seed , slightly crushed
• ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• ¼ teaspoon anise seed
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder

Directions:

1. Combine all ingredients, mixing until thoroughly blended.
2. Divide in half into slender rolls about 1 1/3 inch in diameter.
3. Wrap in plastic or foil.
4. Refrigerate overnight.
5. Unwrap and bake on broiler pan at 200 F for 4 hours.
6. Store wrapped in the refrigerator.

Reviews

[BeachGirl]

I made this with ground venison and it was delicious. I didn't have any fennel seeds, so instead decided to add a little hot with crushed red peppers. I can't wait to make a pizza topped with this wonderful homemade meat. We also served it on crackers topped with a little cheese as an appetizer. Very good. Thanks for sharing Leta. This is in my cookbook.