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Bill's Preferred Peppered Jerky
by Bill Johnson of Hollister
1 cup Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon liquid smoke
2/3 cup light soy sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon onion powder, or 2 teaspoons finely minced fresh onion
3 tablespoons catsup or salsa
1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
2 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
fresh ground pepper
Combine all in a microwave safe dish. Mix well. Microwave on high 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, until hot but not boiling. Stir well and set aside to cool down. When just warm to the touch, you are ready to marinate the meat. Start by pouring just a little of the marinade in the bottom of your dish, followed by a single layer of meat, more marinade, more meat, etc. until all the meat is covered. Pour any remaining marinade over the top. Let the meat marinate 1-2 hours depending on the thickness. The longer the better. As you layer each tray of your food dehydrator with meat, sprinkle with fresh ground pepper. Press lightly to "set" the pepper into the meat. How much? Depends on your taste.
Recipe created 1998-03-19.
