Jerky

Directions

1. 1
   Slice the meat with the grain as thin as humanly possible.
2. 2
   Mix the brine ingredients in a large, sturdy, resealable freezer bag.
3. 3
   Placing the bag inside a large piece of Tupperware will make this easier.
4. 4
   Add meat strips to the brine.
5. 5
   Seal the bag, working out as much air as possible.
6. 6
   Lay bag flat in a roasting pan or sheet pan and refrigerate for 3 to 6 hours.
7. 7
   Remove the meat from the brine and drain.
8. 8
   Discard the brine.
9. 9
   When the meat is dry, place inside Blo-hard 3000 and set fan to medium.
10. 10
    Alternatively, heat oven to lowest setting and place the strips directly on oven racks.
11. 11
    Use a blob of foil as a wedge to hold the oven door ajar.
12. 12
    Oven-dry the jerky overnight or until the meat reaches the desirable texture.
13. 13
    Store the jerky in a resealable plastic bag on in a cool dark place for 30 or 40 years, or until fuzzy stuff starts to grow on it.