How do you make a hard strictly kosher salami?

To make a hard strictly kosher salami, you will need the following ingredients:

* 5 pounds of beef brisket, cut into 1-inch cubes

* 2 pounds of beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes

* 1 pound of beef fat, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

* 1 tablespoon of kosher salt

* 1 teaspoon of black pepper

* 1 teaspoon of garlic powder

* 1 teaspoon of onion powder

* 1/2 teaspoon of paprika

* 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper

* 1/4 teaspoon of ground cloves

* 1/4 teaspoon of ground allspice

* 1/4 teaspoon of ground ginger

* 1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg

* 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon

* 1/8 teaspoon of ground cardamom

* 1/8 teaspoon of ground mace

* 1/4 cup of red wine

* 1/4 cup of brandy

* 1/2 cup of water

* 1 tablespoon of sugar

* 1 package of starter culture (available online or at specialty food stores)

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, combine the beef brisket, beef chuck, and beef fat.

2. Add the kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, ground cloves, ground allspice, ground ginger, ground nutmeg, cinnamon, ground cardamom, and ground mace.

3. Mix well to combine.

4. Add the red wine, brandy, water, and sugar.

5. Mix well to combine.

6. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 12 hours, or up to 24 hours.

7. After 12-24 hours, add the starter culture to the bowl.

8. Mix well to combine.

9. Stuff the salami mixture into casings.

10. Hang the salami casings in a cool, dry place for 2-3 weeks, or until the salami is firm to the touch.

11. Enjoy!

Tips:

* If you do not have a meat grinder, you can ask your butcher to grind the beef for you.

* If you do not want to use casings, you can form the salami mixture into logs and wrap them in plastic wrap.

* You can also add other ingredients to your salami, such as cheese, olives, or nuts.

* For a more flavorful salami, you can use a combination of different types of meat, such as beef, pork, and lamb.

* Be sure to follow the instructions for your starter culture carefully.