5lbs of deerburger with or without fat. 1/4c. salt 1T marjoram, 1T of accent, 1T red pepper, 2T black pepper, 3/4T of garlic powder, 1T tender quick (T is tablespoon)
Mix and put on cookie sheet and freeze. When frozen quarter and cut into 1/4 inch strips. Brush topside with one part water one part liquidsmoke. Preheat oven to 175 Cover lower rack or bottom with foil to catch drippings. Cook three hours or more to desired dryness. After 1 and 1/2 hours flip and brush with water and liquid smoke. Layout on paper towels and cool overnight. (refrigerate) I also have used terriaki, water, and brownsugar instead of liquid smoke and water and it is also great. I know you probably wanted a non-ground meat recipe but this is a great alternative.