how to persevere meat- scientific method

Intro- Today in science we are Learning to persevere meat so we can take it to space . 
 I chose to smoke the meat.

Aim- to learn how to preserve meat by smoking it

Prediction- my prediction is that it will get covered by the smoke and it will be hard form the Bactria to live on.

Equipment

1. Wireless Thermometer 
2. Ham or Brisket Knife
3. Heatproof Cooking Gloves.
4. Drum, Kettle or Charcoal Smoker
5. steak

Instructions

1. Wash your hands
2. To smoke meat start by soaking mesquite hickory, or other wood chips in some water. 
3. Once they are saturated, place them an aluminium foil packet and and preheat your smoker to around 200–220. 
4. Then calculate your cooking time by checking your recipe.
5. wait for 6-8 hours 
6. then eat your smoke meat

Result.
The smoke will act like acidic coat and it dry it out .

Discussion
Is there other ways to preserve meat (Yes)
Can you dry white meat (No)