well since the name i go by here is what i do i get that high mountain jerky mix and add some brown sugar and extra black pepper and maybe some other seasonings and just follow the dricetions on the box. then i let it cure 24 to 48 hours put in a little chief smoker i use hickory chips let it cook for 5 to 10 hours depending on how cold it is out side i usually put someing over the smoker to keep the heat in. yum yum