[GWN7]

Originally Posted by stomachmonkey

I make my own.

Really simple.

You want a lean cut of meat, it's the fat that goes rancid.

Trim it up then toss in the freezer.

After it's frozen take it out and let it start to thaw. You don't want it to thaw completely but just start to get soft. Makes it easier to slice.

Cut it into thin strips, 1/8 th in. You can cut with or against the grain, I find with tends to be more chewy / stringy so I go against the grain.

Marinade your slices overnight. I have a few different ones but a traditional Teriyaki with some fresh ground pepper always works.

Remove strips from marinade, pat off excess marinade, you don't want it "wet".

If you have a warming drawer in your oven you can use that.

If you can set your oven as low as 150 you can use that, leave the door cracked and if it convects then use the fan for airflow.

You can also make a dehydrator with a box fan, google that one.

While it's all drying design a nice Little Traveller label and package it up.

I make my own and that's how I do it. The freezing helps tenderize the meat. I have a store bought dryer.