State dinners often consist of, but are not limited to, black tie or white tie dress, military honor guards, a four or five course meal, musical entertainment, dancing, and speeches made on behalf of the head of state hosting the state dinner as well as the foreign head of state.
Jerky is lean meat that has been trimmed of fat, cut into strips, and then dried to prevent spoilage. Normally, this drying includes the addition of salt, to prevent bacteria from developing on the meat before sufficient moisture has been removed.
To make jerky from ground meat, choose 85% to 90% lean meat. Beef, venison, buffalo and turkey are the most popular choices. Ground meat jerky is easier to make, dries faster, and is less expensive and easier to chew than jerky slices. Add one package of jerky seasoning mix and cure per pound of ground meat.