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     Title: CHINESE BEEF JERKY
Categories: Beef
     Yield: 36 pieces

     3 lb Flank steak or London
          -broil

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   1/2 c  Light soya sauce
 4 1/2 tb Honey
 4 1/2 tb Dry sherry
     6 lg Garlic cloves; minced
 1 1/2 tb Ginger, fresh; minced
 1 1/2 tb Red pepper; crushed
 1 1/2 tb Sesame oil
     1 ds Pepper, white

 Cut meat in half, lengthwise and slice diagonally crosswise into
 paper thin strips 1 1/2 to 2 inches wide and 4 inches long. Transfer
 to shallow pan. Combine marinade ingredients and rub thoroughly into
 meat. Arrange meat on racks and let dry at cool room temperature
 overnight (do not refrigerate).

 Preheat oven to 250 F. Line two large baking sheets with foil and set
 wire racks on top of each baking sheet. Arrange meat on racks in
 single layer. Bake 30 minutes.

 Reduce heat to 175 F and continue drying meat another 40 minutes. Meat
 should be lightly brown but not burnt. Let meat continue to dry on
 racks at cool room temperature overnight before packing into jars.

 Dried meat can be brushed lightly with sesame oil for additional
 flavor and shine. Makes about 36 pieces.

                          From the collection of Jim Vorheis

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