Spicy Salmon Jerky

Ingredients

• 3 pounds salmon fillet , skin removed
• 1 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons molasses
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons liquid smoke flavoring
• 1.5 tablespoons ground black pepper
• 12 dashes hot sauce , such as Tabasco

Instructions

1. 1

   Slice salmon into 4 equal sections, width-wise. Rotate each section 90 degrees and slice lengthwise, about 1/4-inch thick. Remove pin bones with needle-nose pliers. Don't slice bony sections near center of fillet.

2. 2

   Whisk soy sauce, molasses, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, liquid smoke, black pepper, and hot sauce together in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add salmon and toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 4 hours.

3. 3

   Remove salmon from marinade and shake off excess. Pat salmon dry using paper towels. Discard remaining marinade.

4. 4

   Place salmon strips in a dehydrator; run according to manufacturer's instructions until desired doneness reached, about 6 hours. Check every few hours for doneness.