Total Steps
3
Ingredients
4
Tools Needed
3
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Emeril's Original Essence
- 2 tablespoons freshly-ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons kosher salt
- 5 pounds very lean beef or venison trimmed of all fat
Instructions
1
Step 1
overnight
Cut the meat into strips 1-inch wide and 1/2-inch thick. Spread the strips on baking sheets. In a bowl, blend the seasonings. Season one side of the meat strips, then turn and season the second side. Refrigerate, covered.
2
Step 2
Preheat the oven to 200 degrees.
3
Step 3
6 to 8 hours
Cook the meat until it is completely dried, turning as needed to dry uniformly. Remove from the oven and allow to cool. Eat as desired, or keep tightly covered, refrigerated, for up to 1 month.
Tools & Equipment
bowl
baking sheets
oven