Cajun Jerky

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• Ready In: 6 hrs 10 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1  cup tomato juice
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons dried basil
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons onion powder
• 1  teaspoon white pepper
• 2  teaspoons cayenne pepper (or more to taste)
• 1  lb  lean meat, sliced into 1/8 to 1/4-inch thin strips

Directions

1. In a small bowl, combine all ingredients except meat. Stir to mix well.
2. Place meat in a single layer keep in a glass container, spooning mixture over each layer. Cover tightly. Marinate 6 to 12 hours in the refrigerator.
3. Dry in an electric dehydrator at 145 degrees F. until pliable. Package in home canning jars, food grade plastic bags or seal by heat food storage bags. For long term storage keep in freezer.