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Grind up ingredients using a meat grinder.
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(the meat market may do this for you if you don't have one).
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Add the tuna to the grinder, or grind up in a food processor.
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Mix thoroughly and fill a piping bag (no tip).
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Don't worry -- it will look more appealing to the furry friends than it will to you!
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You can also fill a ziploc bag 1/2 full, and cut the corner.
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Pipe the mixture onto a lined dehydrator tray in a spiral.
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If you don't have a special tray liner, then do what I do.
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Place a clean trash bag over the tray.
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After the food is applied, cut away the extra (don't forget the center circle).
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Find a nice safe place away from critters, but preferrably out of the house (we use the garage, or right outside the kitchen window on a high table to keep an eye on it).
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On the highest heat setting, dry until the top is dry to the touch.
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Peel off the plastic, and turn over (the plastic is no longer needed).
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Dry until it feels like jerky.
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You're safer to go a little too long than under dry.
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Allow to cool before making your final decision if it is dry.
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Cut into jerky pieces using kitchen scissors.
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Keep out a small baggie full, and store in the fridge.
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Spread the remaining out on cookie sheets.
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Freeze.
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Then, place in freezer bags for long term storage.
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**More ideas**.
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Add any of the following meats in fun combination:.
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Cow or pork kidneys.
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Pork liver.
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Gizzards.
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Ground chicken bones (available online).
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Fresh fish such as salmon (COOK FIRST).
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Fresh plain yogurt for cats (dehydrates beautifully).
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The canned tuna adds just a little bit of salt.
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If you use more canned fish, watch the salt content, and don't add too much.
