5 lbs. regular ground beef
1 env. Good Seasons Italian seasoning
1 c. water
1 tbsp. Hickory Smoke Salt
1 tbsp. coarse ground black pepper
1 tbsp. Morton Tender Quick curing salt
1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. anise seed
1 tsp. cumin
1 tsp. onion powder
1 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. anise extract

Do not use lean. Must have the fat because of the length of cooking time.

Mix all of the above. Refrigerate in an air tight container for 3 full days. Knead each day. On the third day separate into 8 to 12 logs (approximately 1" diameter) place on a broiling pan. Cook 8 to 8 1/2 hours at 150 degrees. Turn a quarter turn every 2 hours.