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.