Jerky

Directions

1. 1
   Place the meat in the freezer for 1 hour, so that it will be easier to cut.
2. 2
   Slice the meat with the grain as thin as humanly possible.
3. 3
   Mix brine ingredients right in a resealable plastic bag (placing the bag inside a large plastic container will make this easier.)
4. 4
   Place meat strips in brine.
5. 5
   Move the meat around so the marinade is evenly distributed around it.
6. 6
   Seal bag, working out as much air as humanly possible.
7. 7
   Lay bag flat in the plastic container and refrigerate for 3 to 6 hours.
8. 8
   Remove meat from the brine and drain on cooling racks.
9. 9
   Discard the brine.
10. 10
    When the meat is dry place it inside Blo-hard 3000 and set fan to medium.
11. 11
    Leave overnight or for at least 12 hours.
12. 12
    If you don't find yourself in possession of a Blo-hard 3000, place strips directly on oven racks.
13. 13
    Heat oven to lowest setting and use a blob of foil as a wedge to hold door ajar.
14. 14
    Oven-dry overnight or until meat reaches a consistency of your liking.
15. 15
    Store in zip-top bag or jar in a cool dark place for 30 or 40 years or until fuzzy stuff starts to grow on it.