Pepperoni Venison Snack Sticks

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 pounds of ground beef, venison, or any meat
• 1/3 pound bacon or pork sausage
• 1/4 c water
• 1/8 teaspoon of garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon of paprika
• 1 1/2 tablespoons of Morton’s Tender quick salt
• 1 tablespoon of fennel seed
• 1 tablespoon of crushed red pepper

Directions:

Mix water and spices in a separate bowl and pour over meat. Mix thoroughly.

Form sticks with a jerky gun, meat grinder, or similar gadget that has a 1/4" to 1/2" round nozzle attachment. I have a meat grinder with attachments, therefore mine have casings on them.  This is not necessary.

Bake on wire rack for 4-6 hours at 150 degrees. Or cook on a dehydrator. Enjoy!

• If you plan on storing them.  Make sure you seal them in an air tight container.