Oven Dried Jerky

Directions

1. 1
   Trim semi-frozen meat and slice 1/8 to 1/4-inch thick strips. In bowl, combine all ingredients except meat.
2. 2
   Stir until dissolved.
3. 3
   Add meat; coat thoroughly.
4. 4
   Let stand 1 hour or refrigerate overnight.
5. 5
   Meat will absorb liquid.
6. 6
   Remove excess liquid.
7. 7
   Arrange strips close together on oven or cake racks in shallow pans.
8. 8
   Dry meat on lowest temperature (150° to 200°) until it turns brown and feels hard (4 to 7 hours).
9. 9
   Pat off beads of oil.
10. 10
    Cool and store in airtight bags or jars.
11. 11
    Keeps indefinitely.
12. 12
    Makes 1/2 pound.
13. 13
    Can also be dried on top of wood stove on racks and pans.
14. 14
    Turn strips often though.
15. 15
    Very economical.