Make your own pepperoni for your next pizza party. It’s as simple as mixing seasonings like liquid smoke, crushed red pepper, and garlic with ground beef and Morton® Tender Quick® mix.
Ingredients
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1-1/2 level teaspoons Morton® Tender Quick® mix or Morton® Sugar Cure® (plain)
• 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
• 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon mustard seed
• 1/2 teaspoon fennel seed, slightly crushed
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon anise seed
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Directions
1 Combine all ingredients, mixing until thoroughly blended.
2 Divide mixture in half.
3 Shape each half into slender roll about 1-1/2 inch in diameter.
4 Wrap in plastic or foil. Refrigerate overnight.
5 Unwrap rolls and place on broiler pan.
6 Bake at 325°F until a meat thermometer inserted in the center of a roll reads 160°F, 50 to 60 minutes.
7 Store wrapped in refrigerator. Use within 3 to 5 days or freeze for later use.
