10 lbs. lean red meat
1 c chili powder
.5 c salt
1 tbl sp. black pepper
1 tbl sp. ground cumin seeds
1 tbl sp. garlic powder
.5 tbl sp. cayenne pepper

Cut the meat into strips about 3/8 in thick x 1 in wide. I usually cut with the grain for chewier jerky, but you can cut across the grain for a more "pemican" style jerky.

Mix all the other ingredients in a big bowl and then put the meat in the bowl. Rub the spice mix into the meat and then put in a tupperware or glass container in the fridge for the night.

Put the meat into a dehydrator for 6 - 8 hours depending on how dry you want your jerky.

I should note that while this is spicy, it isn't as hot as you would think from the ingredient list. If you like spicy food at all give it a try.

My wife loves spicy food and I am lukewarm (pun intended) on spicy food at best. But we tried this and I thought it was real good, while my wife thinks we need to put in more chili powder next time.

Jimbo

So how long will it last if you dry to taste instead of smoking it?