Homemade Beef Jerky

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5 pounds very lean beef or venison, trimmed of all fat

3 tablespoons kosher salt

2 tablespoons ground black pepper

2 tablepoons Emeril's Original Essence, recipe follows

Essence (Emeril's Creole Seasoning):

2 tablespoons salt

2 tablespoons garlic powder

1 tablespoon black pepper

1 tablespoon onion powder

1 tablespoon cayenne pepper

1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano

1 tablespoon dried thyme

2 1/2 tablespoons paprika