Pepperoni

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

• Ready In: 4 hrs 20 mins
• Yields: 4 logs

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. 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.