Deer Or Beef Jerky

Directions

1. 1
   Cut meat in strips 1/4 inch thick, 3 inches long and 1/2 inch wide.
2. 2
   Put meat in 2-inch deep pan.
3. 3
   Mix other ingredients with 1 glass of water, then add enough water to cover meat.
4. 4
   Soak meat for 24 to 36 hours.
5. 5
   Stir every 10 hours to coat well.
6. 6
   After soaking, place meat on paper towels to drain water.
7. 7
   Sprinkle one side with red pepper.
8. 8
   Move oven rack to top of oven.
9. 9
   Place toothpick through end of meat and hang on rack.
10. 10
    Put oven on lowest setting.
11. 11
    Use spoon to crack door open.
12. 12
    Cook 8 to 12 hours; if crunchy at 8 hours, take out.
13. 13
    After cooling, store in jar in refrigerator.