Jerky

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I was recently inspired by a friend who makes some delicious jerky. I though I would try my hand at it and I must say it turned out pretty yummy. I am sharing the recipe I used with you. After searching for a good recipe I was not satisfied, so I made my own. I guess I just had beginners luck. Enjoy!

3 lbs rump meat

½ cup of barbecue sauce

¼ cup of brown sugar

1 tsp spicy brown mustard

1 tbsp lemon pepper

1 tbsp liquid smoke

½ tsp pepper

1. Cut the meat into ¼ inch slices. Blend all ingredients together. Add meat and stir well. Cover and refrigerate over night.
2. Lay the meat on foiled racks ( a cookie sheet will work as well). Set oven to 160 degrees and prop the oven door open about two inches with a foil ball. Cook-dry meat 8-10 hours or until dry.

Note... I have children and was only able to allow the oven door to be open part of the drying time. The jerky still turned out delicious.