[drcoastline]

I make my own every few weeks. Simple recipe and tastes great. 1 cup Soy Sauce and 2 or 3 tblsp liquid smoke that's it. The majority of the flavor comes from the smoke you can ad or subtract based on taste. I prefer hickory but have used mesquite. I have tried various spices in the past including A1, Whatsthisheresauce, various jerky and meat rubs, etc. But I prefer a good steak with just a little salt and pepper and the flavor of a good char from the grill so I keep it simple. I slice about 1/4" thick pieces, place in a zip lock bag pour in soy/smoke and marinate overnight sometimes longer. I dehydrate in my oven on convection lowest heat setting to desired dryness. Usually three-ish hours. My wife likes a little heat so after dried I sometimes will sprinkle powdered black or red pepper on.

Edit: I have also found all soy's are not equal. Stay away from Kikkoman, La Choy, etc. I have found a good low sodium naturally brewed Japanese soy for sushi to work best. They are mild in flavor. Tamari brand is pretty good and available in most super markets.