Jerky

Directions

1. 1
   Cut all fat off meat.
2. 2
   Cut into 1/8 to 1/4-inch strips. Combine above ingredients in bowl and stir until dissolved.
3. 3
   Add meat strips and mix to coat all pieces.
4. 4
   Let stand or cover and refrigerate overnight.
5. 5
   Place meat strips (not overlapping) on cake racks in shallow rimmed baking pans.
6. 6
   Dry meat at lowest temperature (160° to 200°) until it has turned brown and feels dry and hard to the touch.
7. 7
   Let cool.
8. 8
   Store in airtight bags or in jar with a tight fitted lid.
9. 9
   Chicken and turkey, 4 to 5 hours. Beef and deer, 4 to 7 hours.