Deer Jerky - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 qt. deer meat
4 Tbsp. soy sauce
3 Tbsp. pepper
2 Tbsp. garlic powder
1/4 c. salt
12 to 20 Tbsp. liquid smoke
4 c. water

Preparation

Mix ingredients all together.
Cut meat into thin strips; soak in mixture overnight in refrigerator, covered.
Put toothpicks through the end of each slice and hang on oven rack.
Cook at 150\u00b0 for 4 to 7 hours with oven door slightly ajar.
Bake according to how chewy or crispy you want.