EASY CURE MEAT JERKY

Instructions

1. 1

   Trim all fat from meat.

2. 2

   Slice meat with the grain as thin as possible.

3. 3

   The meat slices nicely when semi-frozen, or your butcher will do the slicing for you.

4. 4

   Place the meat in cool brine and refrigerate overnight.

5. 5

   After no less than 12 hours, take the meat from the brine, rinse lightly and allow to dry on paper towels for 1 hour.

6. 6

   Place meat strips on the smoker racks and dry for 12 hours, using your favorite fuel.

7. 7

   When strips are the dryness you like, allow to cool and transfer into a ziplock bag for taking on trips, hiking, camping, etc.