2 lbs. cheap ground beef
1 c. water
3 tbsp. Morton Tender Quick Salt
1/2 tsp. mustard seed
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. marjoram
1/4 tsp. sage
1 tbsp. whole peppercorns or Lawry seasoned pepper
1 tsp. sugar

Mix all ingredients in a large bowl by hand so all spices are mixed thoroughly. Makes 3 balls and form into rolls about 2" in diameter and wrap in heavy duty aluminum foil, tie ends with string tightly. Put in refrigerator for 3 days. Put in cold water and bring to boil. Boil for 1 hour. (Re-wrap it in plastic wrap and freeze or store in refrigerator.) Slice thin and serve on Ritz crackers.