Jerky Ambrosia

1. 1

   Slice the meat into 1/4 inch thick strips.

2. 2

   Mix together soy sauce, water, liquid smoke, salt, brown sugar,Cajun seasoning and optional ingredients in a non-reactive bowl (non-metal).

3. 3

   Place the meat into the marinade and refrigerate for 24-36 hours.

4. 4

   Remove meat and pat dry.

5. 5

   Discard the marinade.

6. 6

   Heat oven to 145 degrees F (with the oven door left open about one inch; this is to allow for air circulation) and place meat on oven rack or a baking rack placed in the oven.

7. 7

   Spread foil on lower rack to catch drippings.

8. 8

   (Our oven will only heat as low as 170 degrees F and jerky was done in 5-5 1/2 hours.)

9. 9

   At 145 degrees F, jerky will be done in 6-8 hours.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.