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Homemade Beef Salami

A delicious homemade salami that's so simple to make and your family will love it!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Curing 3 days
Total Time 3 days 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings 5 lbs

Ingredients
  

  • Option 1
  • 5 pounds of hamburger
  • 5 rounded teaspoons of Morton's Tender Quick salt
  • 2 tablespoons of black pepper adjust to your taste
  • 2 tablespoons of brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons of mustard seed
  • 2 tablespoons of ground sage
  • 3 teaspoons of smoked hickory salt
  • Option 2
  • 5 pounds of hamburger
  • 5 rounded teaspoons of Morton's Tender Quick salt
  • 2 tablespoons of black pepper adjust to your taste
  • 2 tablespoons of brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons of mustard seed
  • 1 tablespoon of ground sage
  • 3 teaspoons of smoked hickory salt
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin

Instructions
 

  • Mix seasonings together in a medium bowl. Add ground beef to a large bowl. Add the seasonings to the ground beef and mix very well. Cover the bowl and place in the fridge.
  • Every day for the next three days, mix the beef well and return to the fridge.
  • On the third day roll into 1lb logs and place on a metal cooling rack positioned on a cooking sheet.
  • Turn your oven to 170F and cook for approximately 6-8 hours until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.
  • Allow to cool completely before slicing.
  • Store in the fridge for 5-7 days or in the freezer for 6 months.