summer sausage recipe

Ingredients: 2 pounds ground beef or pork (or a combination of both) 1 cup water 2 tablespoons Morton Tender Quick curing salt 1/2 teaspoon mustard seed 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat) 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke (optional, for a smoky flavor)