JERKY, WHETHER BEEF OR VENISON

Ingredients:

2  cans   frozen apple juice concentrate

2  cups   brown sugar

1  cup   pickling salt

1  tsp   soy sauce

1  Tsp     worcestershire sauce

Preparation:

Put all ingredients into a large sauce pan and bring to a boil. Allow to cool to room temperature before using.  This brine will easily work with 2 to 4 lbs of sliced meats. Cut approximately a 1/4 inch thick.  Pour mix over the meat and refrigerate over night.

Jerky can then be made in the dehydrator or smoker/ You can also use and oven set for about 150 degrees/

NOTE:  This recipe can also be used as a brine for smoking fish of grilling chicken. Try it a variety of ways and find the one you like the best.