LEM Backwoods Hickory Jerky Seasoning is a convenient blend for turning wild game or domestic meat into homemade jerky with a mild, smoky flavor. This 3.6-ounce packet is portioned to season up to five pounds of meat, making it suitable for processing venison and other harvested game as well as meat purchased for jerky making. Its hickory profile is rich and slightly sweet, offering a traditional smoke-inspired taste without requiring the user to assemble an individual spice blend. A pre-measured cure is included in the package, helping simplify preparation and keeping the cure properly proportioned when the entire packet is used as directed. The seasoning accommodates both sliced and ground-meat techniques. For sliced jerky, the seasoning and cure can be mixed with water to make a marinade, allowing prepared strips to absorb the flavor while refrigerated. Ground meat can be combined with the prepared water mixture until tacky and then shaped into strips by hand or with compatible jerky-forming equipment. This flexibility makes the blend practical for different cuts, available processing tools and preferred jerky textures. When using the marinade method, LEM directs users to refrigerate the meat in the mixture for at least eight hours. Prepared jerky may be cooked in an oven at 200 degrees Fahrenheit for one hour and 15 minutes per side or processed in a dehydrator according to the dehydrator manufacturer's directions. Finished jerky should be refrigerated or frozen as directed. The package includes preparation instructions for straightforward batch mixing. This seasoning contains MSG and soy, so customers with dietary sensitivities should review the complete package label before preparation. Follow the enclosed seasoning, curing, cooking and storage directions for the selected meat and processing method.Specifications and Features: Seasons up to 5 lb of meat 3.6 oz (103 g) packet Rich, slightly sweet hickory smoke flavor Mild spice level For wild game and domestic meat Works with sliced-meat marinade and ground-meat methods Pre-measured cure included Contains MSG and soy Made in the USA Brand: LEM Series: Backwoods Product Type: Jerky Seasoning Manufacturer Part Number: 9154 UPC: 734494091540