5 lbs. lean ground beef
5 rounded tsp. curing salt (tender quick)
2 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
2 1/2 tsp. garlic salt
2 1/2 tsp. mustard seed
2 1/2 tsp. black pepper
1 tsp. liquid smoke

Mix all ingredients together with hands until well blended. Store in the refrigerator and each day for 3 days remove and mix with hands. On the 4th day roll into logs and bake on a rack in a 175 degree oven for 8 hours. (Keep oven door cracked open slightly.) You may want to use less pepper for less spicy meat stick.