Tim Oakes' Deer Jerky
DEER JERKY
3-qt. mixing bowl |
¼ c. salt |
4 T. soy sauce |
12 to 20 T. liquid smoke |
3 T. black pepper |
4 c. water |
2 T. garlic powder |
Box of toothpicks |
Mix ingredients all together. Cut meat into 1-inch strips and soak in mixture overnight in refrigerator, covered. Put toothpicks through each end of strips and hang on oven racks. Bake at 150° for 4-7 hours with oven door ajar.
Bake according to how chewy or crisp you want.