2 lb. hamburger (med. lean)
2 tbsp. Tender Quick
1 1/2 tsp. liquid smoke
1/8-1 tsp. garlic powder
2 1/2 tsp. black pepper (coarse ground works best)
1/2 c. water

Mix together well. Divide into 3 bunches. Roll out in lengths on plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 24 hours. Remove wrap and bake in oven on broiler pan for 1 hour at 300 degrees. After removed from oven, use paper towel and pat off excess grease. Slice when cool.