summer sausage

3  lb.		extra lean ground beef
2  tablespoons		Liquid Smoke
1/4  teaspoon		garlic powder
1-1/2  teaspoons		mustard seeds
1  cup		water
1/8  teaspoon		black pepper
1/2  teaspoon		onion powder

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Combine all ingredients and add 3 TBSP Morton Tender Quick and divide into 3 rolls about 2 inches in diameter, seal inside aluminum foil (shiny side out). Refrigerate 24 hours, then preheat oven to 325 degrees, punch holes in foil on one side with a fork, place hole side down in a baking pan and bake for one hour and 15 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool. Replace with new foil and refrigerate or freeze. When ready to serve, cut into 1/4 inch slices and serve with mustard of your choice.