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Arrange meat flat on a plate or baking sheet, cover with plastic wrap, and freeze until firm, about 1 1/2 hours.
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When meat is ready, place on a cutting board, trim any visible fat, and slice along the grain into 1/4-inch-thick strips.
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(You want the strips to be as uniform as possible to ensure even drying.)
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Place all remaining ingredients in a large baking dish or resealable plastic bag, and mix until evenly combined.
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Place beef strips in the marinade and toss thoroughly to coat.
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Cover and place in the refrigerator for 12 hours, turning once.
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Remove meat from the refrigerator, place in a colander to drain off excess marinade, and let come to room temperature, about 30 minutes.
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Meanwhile, remove the racks from the oven, completely line the bottom of the oven with foil, and heat to 160 degrees F.
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Spray the oven racks with nonstick cooking spray, blot any excess marinade from the meat with paper towels, and arrange beef strips horizontally across the racks, leaving at least 1/2 inch of space between strips.
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Place the racks back in the oven and dehydrate jerky until dry, shriveled, and, when bent, it gives way before breaking but doesnt snap, about 3 hours.
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Blot any oil or moisture from the jerky with paper towels and cool completely on the racks before storing.
