Jerky

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.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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