1. Combine marinade package, cold water, liquid smoke, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and Tabasco sauce.
2. Cover meat with marinade, piercing meat with a fork to allow penetration.
3. Marinate overnight.
4. Dry at 150°–175°F in oven for 3–3 1/2 hours.
## Editor's Notes
- **Venison quantity not specified** — the card lists no amount of venison. A standard packet of instant meat marinade typically treats 1–2 lbs. of meat.
- **"instant meat marinade"** — a packaged dry or liquid marinade mix common in mid-20th century cooking; brands such as Adolph's Meat Marinade were widely available in this era.