Preparing homemade jerky is easy with the Bearded Butcher Hot Jerky Seasoning & Natural Cure Kit. It's designed to seamlessly season and cure 10 pounds (4.5 kg) of your chosen meat - whether beef, venison, or others - this kit provides the precise balance of flavors and Natural Celery Powder & Cherry Powder for professional-quality jerky right in your kitchen.This Hot Jerky Seasoning comes pre-blended with Natural Cure Cultured Celery Powder and Cherry Powder for non-synthetic curing. To naturally cure meat without synthetic additives like Sodium Nitrite and Sodium Erythrobate, our preferred option is using Cultured Celery Juice Powder and Cherry Powder together.Instructions for 10 Ibs. of meat:Ground Meat: Distribute the entire packet evenly over meat trimmings prior to grinding. Mix thoroughly, grind, and extrude into jerky strips for cooking or drying.Whole Muscle Strips: Cut whole muscle into 1/4" thick strips. Distribute the entire packet evenly over strips & mix thoroughly. Allow seasoned meat to marinate overnight. Cook step: Arrange meat strips evenly on wire or mesh racks (whole muscle strips can be hung). Smoke or cook strips to an internal temperature of 165degF - 170degF, or until preferred dryness is reached.