Venison Jerky

Directions

1. 1
   Slice the meat when it is lightly frozen.
2. 2
   The cuts should be long, thin and with the grain.
3. 3
   Cut across the grain if you want more tender, but more brittle jerky.
4. 4
   Trim off all of the fat.
5. 5
   Marinate strips in a glass container overnight.
6. 6
   You may substitute 2 cups of red wine for the corn whiskey and water.
7. 7
   Pat dry and arrange pieces side by side on an oven roasting rack, with- out overlap.
8. 8
   Cook at minimum heat (150F) for 6 hours.
9. 9
   Leave oven door ajar to allow moisture to escape.
10. 10
    Meat should be dark, dry and store jerky in a cool, airtight container.