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OVEN - DRIED JERKY


2 1/2-3 lb. lean, boneless meat,

partially frozen

1/4 c. soy sauce (little less)

1 tbsp. Worcestershire (little more)

1/4 tsp. pepper

1/4 tsp. garlic powder

1/2 tsp. onion powder

1 tsp. hickory smoke flavored salt

Small amount of hot sauce as desired

Discard fat from meat. Cut meat 1/8-1/4 inch thick, about 1/2 inch wide and as long as possible. Combine ingredients in bowl and mix meat thoroughly. Let stand 1 hour or cover and refrigerate overnight. Arrange on racks in oven at lowest oven temperature until it feels hard and dry to touch (about 5 hours for turkey, 4-7 hours for beef). Pat off beads of oil. Let cool, place in airtight container. Keep in cool room. Makes 1/2 pound.