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Beef or Moose Jerky

Beef or Moose Jerky

4.5

Prep
30 min
Cook
720 min
Total
780 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Slice roast into slabs approximately ¼-inch thick. Trim off fat from the edges. Cut the slabs into pencil-like strips, about ¼-inch wide and about 4 inches long.
  2. 2 Whisk soy sauce, brown sugar, and hickory-flavored liquid smoke together in a large bowl. Add meat and toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  3. 3 Remove meat from marinade and shake off excess. Discard remaining marinade. Place meat strips in a food dehydrator for about 12 to 20 hours, depending on how dry you like your jerky. Rotate the trays after 6 hours.

By Richard Sasseville

Air Fryer Steak Jerky

Air Fryer Steak Jerky

3.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
135 min
Total
1105 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine steak strips, soy sauce, steak seasoning, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and liquid smoke in a resealable plastic bag. Marinate for at least 8 hours, or overnight.
  2. 2 Measure skewers to fit across the air fryer basket, slightly overlapping the edge. Trim off excess length.
  3. 3 Preheat the air fryer to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C) for 10 minutes.
  4. 4 Thread beef strips onto skewers, leaving room in between each strip, while the air fryer is preheating.
  5. 5 Air fry for 2 hours. Adjust cooking time as most air fryers have a maximum setting of 30 minutes. Rearrange the skewers during the reset time.
  6. 6 Reduce temperature to 180 degrees F (80 degrees C). Air fry for an additional 15 minutes.
  7. 7 Remove strips to a paper towel-lined storage container. Seal. Allow to rest overnight before serving.

By thedailygourmet

Deer Jerky

Deer Jerky

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
360 min
Total
860 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Combine soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke, ketchup, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion salt in a large releasable plastic bag; set aside.
  3. 3 Slice venison into long strips, 1-inch wide and 1/8-inch thick. Add strips to marinade and seal the bag. Refrigerate 8 hours to overnight, kneading occasionally to evenly distribute marinade.
  4. 4 Preheat the oven to 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Place a pan or aluminum foil on the oven floor to catch drippings. Remove venison from the marinade and shake off excess.
  5. 5 Arrange venison on a wire rack in a single layer and dehydrate in the preheated oven until desired texture is achieved, 6 to 8 hours.

By MIKE SHELTON

Spicy Salmon Jerky

Spicy Salmon Jerky

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
610 min

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.

By Allrecipes Member

Sara's Beef Jerky

Sara's Beef Jerky

4.4

Prep
20 min
Cook
480 min
Total
500 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C).
  2. 2 In a medium, nonporous bowl, combine the salt, liquid smoke, garlic powder, monosodium glutamate, onion powder, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce and ground black pepper to taste.
  3. 3 Place meat slices in this mixture and coat well. Then place the meat slices onto two 10x15 inch baking dishes in a single layer.
  4. 4 Bake at 200 degrees F (95 degrees C) for 8 hours.

By Sara

Matt's Jerky Recipe

Matt's Jerky Recipe

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
480 min
Total
1595 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Freeze beef about 20 minutes to make it easier to slice. Slice beef, against the grain, into strips about ¼-inch thick.
  2. 2 Whisk soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, liquid smoke, onion powder, chili powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and black pepper together in a large bowl. Add beef strips; toss to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap; marinate in the refrigerator, stirring at least twice, for 18 to 24 hours.
  3. 3 Preheat a dehydrator to 160 degrees F (70 degrees C) according to manufacturer's instructions.
  4. 4 Remove beef strips from marinade and shake off excess; arrange on dehydrator trays. Discard remaining marinade. Dehydrate beef strips until dried, about 8 hours.

By Mattey

Doc's Best Beef Jerky

Doc's Best Beef Jerky

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
240 min
Total
740 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Prepare the marinade: Combine soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke, brown sugar, salt, pepper, meat tenderizer, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika in a glass bowl.
  3. 3 Place beef strips in a 9x13-inch glass baking dish. Pour marinade over top; toss until evenly coated. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 8 hours or overnight.
  4. 4 Remove beef strips from the bowl and place between two pieces of plastic wrap; pound to 1/8-inch thickness.
  5. 5 Arrange pounded beef strips in a single layer on the trays of a dehydrator. Dry at the dehydrator's highest setting until jerky is done to your liking, at least 4 hours.
  6. 6 Enjoy!

By Doc the WV Gourmet

Venison Jerky

Venison Jerky

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
300 min
Total
325 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine ground venison, salt, MSG, curing mixture, water, liquid smoke, garlic powder, barbecue seasoning, hot pepper sauce, and black pepper in a large bowl; mix thoroughly. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours.
  2. 2 Line food dehydrator trays with plastic wrap. Pat venison mixture into a very thin layer on the trays. Place in dehydrator; set according to manufacturers directions. Once venison firmed, after about 2 hours, remove from the plastic, cut into strips, and replace onto the racks. Continue dehydrating until venison dried, 5 to 10 hours total depending on machine.
  3. 3 Blot any grease from jerky with a paper towel. Store in the refrigerator in a jar with a tight-fitting lid.

By LANDRO23

Sweet and Spicy Venison Jerky

Sweet and Spicy Venison Jerky

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
240 min
Total
1695 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk teriyaki sauce, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, soy sauce, liquid smoke, pepper, onion powder, garlic salt, lemon juice, paprika, and hot pepper sauce together in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add venison strips and toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 24 hours, stirring it a few times as it marinates to ensure even absorption of marinade.
  2. 2 Remove venison strips from marinade and squeeze off excess. Discard remaining marinade. Arrange venison on the racks of a food dehydrator in a single layer.
  3. 3 Dry venison on High until dry but still pliable, about 4 hours. Jerky should bend without breaking. Store jerky in an airtight container or in a resealable plastic bag.

By Kristi Whittington

Midg's Mouth Watering Beef Jerky

Midg's Mouth Watering Beef Jerky

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
300 min
Total
1065 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cut beef into 1/4-inch thick slices. Combine soy sauce, water, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, and liquid smoke. Pour marinade into heavy-duty resealable bag. Add beef and mix well; seal bag and refrigerate 12 hours.
  2. 2 Remove beef from marinade, pat dry with paper towels, and allow to stand for 30 minutes. Discard used marinade. Meanwhile, soak wood chips.
  3. 3 Preheat smoker for 10 minutes.
  4. 4 Arrange beef on drying racks. Smoke for 5 to 7 hours, depending on how you like it, replenishing wood chips as necessary.

By Midg

Amazing Turkey Jerky

Amazing Turkey Jerky

3.5

Prep
25 min
Cook
Total
445 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine ground turkey, soy sauce, honey, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, liquid smoke, garlic powder, pepper, ginger, olive oil, and beef bouillon in a large bowl. Mix well and cover. Marinate in the refrigerator for 2 to 12 hours.
  2. 2 Tape 2 paint stir sticks 2 inches apart on a flat work surface. Cover with a large piece of plastic wrap. Place a golfball-sized piece of turkey mixture between the sticks. Cover with another piece of plastic wrap. Roll turkey mixture into a thin strip using a rolling pin. Transfer strip to a dehydrator tray. Repeat with remaining turkey mixture.
  3. 3 Dehydrate at 160 degrees F (70 degrees C) until thoroughly dried, 5 to 8 hours.

By PJB

Jerky Lover's Jerky - Sweet, Hot and Spicy!

Jerky Lover's Jerky - Sweet, Hot and Spicy!

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
300 min
Total
510 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Mix together onion powder, garlic powder, and black pepper in a small bowl or cup. Season beef lightly, using only part of the spice blend and reserving the rest. Place beef into an airtight plastic container or bowl, and refrigerate.
  3. 3 Stir together brown sugar, soy sauce, pineapple juice, balsamic vinegar, teriyaki sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and liquid smoke flavoring. Heat until brown sugar has completely dissolved. Refrigerate marinade until cool.
  4. 4 Pour cooled marinade over the seasoned meat, and mix by hand to coat. Seal the bowl, and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
  5. 5 Arrange beef strips on the rack of a dehydrator, and sprinkle with a little bit more of the spice mixture and red pepper flakes. Dry for 5 hours, or to your desired dryness.

By DIXYCHIK

Mike's Peppered Beef Jerky

Mike's Peppered Beef Jerky

4.6

Prep
25 min
Cook
600 min
Total
2065 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place beef strips on a solid, level surface. Firmly pound beef with the tenderizing side of a meat mallet until the meat fibers are slightly broken but the strips still hold their shape.
  2. 2 Mix Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, liquid smoke, cayenne pepper, and coriander seeds in a large bowl until brown sugar has dissolved.
  3. 3 Place beef strips into the bowl; add enough water to allow marinade to cover the meat. Stir to incorporate water and submerge the beef in marinade, cover the bowl, and refrigerate for 24 hours.
  4. 4 Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  5. 5 Remove beef strips from marinade, shake off excess, and lay the strips onto oven-proof racks. Do not overlap the strips.
  6. 6 Bake the beef strips in the preheated oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest strip reads at least 150 degrees F (65 degrees C).
  7. 7 Remove strips from oven and place onto racks of a food dehydrator so the strips don't overlap.
  8. 8 If desired, sprinkle strips with more coriander seeds and black pepper.
  9. 9 Turn on the dehydrator, set machine's temperature for 155 degrees F (70 degrees C), and dry the jerky until leathery, about 9 hours. Rotate the racks from top to bottom every 1 1/2 hours for even drying. A piece of jerky should crack but not break in half when folded.

By Michael D

Best Beef Jerky

Best Beef Jerky

Prep
10 min
Cook
300 min
Total
1810 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place beef brisket in the freezer for 1 hour to make slicing easier.
  2. 2 Place brisket on a flat work surface. Slice on the grain into the thinnest possible strips, about 1/4-inch-thick.
  3. 3 Place beef strips in the bottom of a large bowl or container. Pour in teriyaki sauce, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, corn syrup, liquid smoke, brown sugar, sesame seeds, garlic powder, honey, onion powder, and cayenne pepper. Mix well until beef is evenly coated and submerged. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 24 hours.
  4. 4 Remove beef and pat dry using paper towels. Place beef in a single layer on the trays of a dehydrator machine. Cook at 155 degrees F (68 degrees C), or according to manufacturer's instructions, until dry and firm, yet slightly pliable, about 5 hours.
  5. 5 Leave beef out in the air to cool until dry; the longer you leave it out, the drier it will get.

By Culinary Envy

Oven Kalua Pork

Oven Kalua Pork

4.6

Prep
30 min
Cook
300 min
Total
330 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Rub liquid smoke and 1 1/2 tablespoons of the salt into the skin of the pork. Wrap well in foil, and seal completely. Place in a roasting pan.
  2. 2 Bake in the preheated oven until an internal temperature of 145 degrees F (63 degrees C) is reached, about 5 hours. Remove from oven and let cool before shredding. Sprinkle the shredded meat with the remaining 1 tablespoon of salt.

By Ruby

Kalua Pig in a Slow Cooker

Kalua Pig in a Slow Cooker

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
1200 min
Total
1210 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Pierce pork all over with a carving fork; rub in salt then liquid smoke. Transfer pork into a slow cooker.
  3. 3 Cover, and cook on Low for 16 to 20 hours, turning once during cooking time.
  4. 4 Remove pork from slow cooker; shred with two forks, adding drippings as needed to moisten.

By KIKUKAT

Instant Pot® Kalua Pig (Quick Hawaiian Pulled Pork)

Instant Pot® Kalua Pig (Quick Hawaiian Pulled Pork)

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
130 min
Total
165 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Set roast in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Rub liberally with Hawaiian sea salt and pierce the meat all over with a large fork or narrow knife. Drizzle with liquid smoke. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 120 minutes. Allow 15 to 30 minutes for pressure to build.
  2. 2 Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 15 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Transfer roast to a plate.
  3. 3 Separate the fat off the meat (if you like) and shred the meat lightly into a serving bowl with 2 forks.
  4. 4 Remove the fat from the cooking liquid with a fat separator and drizzle the strained liquid over the meat.

By Joseph M De Vries

Texas Teriyaki Marinade

Texas Teriyaki Marinade

3.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a medium bowl, mix together the brown sugar, teriyaki sauce, Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke and meat tenderizer. Pour over meat, and refrigerate in a sealed container. Shake container occasionally to cover meat. Take out of the refrigerator before cooking, and let come to room temperature while the smoker heats up. Never use barbeque sauce with this marinade.

By Keith Reeder

Mesquite Smoked Jerky

Mesquite Smoked Jerky

4.8

Prep
30 min
Cook
360 min
Total
750 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix together soy sauce, brown sugar, liquid smoke, garlic, paprika, and salt in a shallow glass baking dish. Lay beef strips in soy sauce mixture in a single layer. Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 6 hours.
  2. 2 Arrange beef strips in a dehydrator and let dry to desired doneness, about 6 hours.

By Kaprer

Instant Pot Ribs

Instant Pot Ribs

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine juice, vinegar, and liquid smoke in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot). Add bay leaves.
  2. 2 Add a trivet to the pot and place ribs on top, trimming as needed to fit. Close and lock the lid; set valve to sealing. Choose high pressure and set timer for 15 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  3. 3 Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 15 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.

By ktskas

Southern Pulled Pork

Southern Pulled Pork

4.6

Prep
30 min
Cook
360 min
Total
390 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cut the pork roast into large chunks. Season generously with the Cajun seasoning. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork, and brown on all sides. Remove from the skillet, and transfer to a slow cooker.
  2. 2 Add the onion and garlic to the skillet, and cook for a few minutes until tender. Stir in the water scraping the bottom to include all of the browned pork bits from the bottom of the pan, then pour the whole mixture into the slow cooker with the pork. Stir in liquid smoke flavoring.
  3. 3 Cover, and cook on High for 6 hours, or until meat is falling apart when pierced with a fork. Remove pieces of pork from the slow cooker, and shred. Return to the slow cooker to keep warm while serving.

By Brenda Laughlin Sumner

Slow Cooker Root Beer Pulled Pork

Slow Cooker Root Beer Pulled Pork

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
480 min
Total
495 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place pork roast in a slow cooker, rub with salt, and pour root beer, liquid smoke, and garlic over the top.
  2. 2 Cook on Low for 8 to 10 hours. Remove pork to a bowl. Strain liquid through a fine-mesh strainer; discard liquid or save for another use (see Editor's Notes). Add garlic cloves back to pork. Shred pork using two forks. Serve with your favorite BBQ sauce.

By Emilycimino

Smoky Fried Salmon

Smoky Fried Salmon

2.5

Prep
30 min
Cook
15 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Thaw the salmon slightly in cold water, and remove the skin. Use a very sharp knife to slice the fillet into thin slices. Place the slices in a bowl, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss with enough liquid smoke to coat the fish, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry the salmon slices for a few minutes turning once. Fish should flake easily with a fork when done.

By CHAMMI

Sandy's Summer Sausage

Sandy's Summer Sausage

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
90 min
Total
2295 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  2. 2 Mix ground beef, mustard seed, liquid smoke, curing mixture, garlic powder, and pepper together with your hands in a large bowl. Form beef mixture into two equal logs: wrap in aluminum foil with the shiny side facing the meat. Refrigerate for 24 hours.
  3. 3 Poke small holes in the bottom of each log using a toothpick. Place logs onto a broiler rack. Fill the broiler pan with ½ inch water.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven for 90 minutes. Cool for 30 minutes. Chill in the refrigerator for about 12 hours before serving.

By SANDY WITEK

Drunk Chicken

Drunk Chicken

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
120 min
Total
150 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Rinse and dry chicken. Remove excess fat and leave skin on. Lift skin from breast and thigh areas; slide bay leaves under skin. Coat chicken with poultry seasoning.
  2. 2 Drink 1/2 of the can of beer; pour liquid smoke into remaining beer. Raise tab on beer can until it is in the straight-up position.
  3. 3 Insert beer can into chicken from the bottom until even with bottom of chicken. Insert skewer through wing, ribs, beer can tab, and out the opposite side. (This keeps the can from falling out of chicken.)
  4. 4 Preheat the grill by lighting the coals. Spread the coals to form a ring around the outside edge of the grill.
  5. 5 Place chicken in the center, standing up on the can to cook. Close grill; cook for 2 hours. A meat thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  6. 6 Remove chicken carefully from the grill so as not to spill the contents of the can. Remove skewer and beer can; let chicken sit for 15 minutes before cutting.

By Max

Delicious Grilled Hamburgers

Delicious Grilled Hamburgers

4.5

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  3. 3 Combine ground beef, Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke, and garlic powder in a medium bowl; lightly mix until just combined.
  4. 4 With minimal handling, form mixture into three patties.
  5. 5 Brush oil onto both sides of each patty, then season with salt.
  6. 6 Cook patties on the preheated grill until no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

By BIGGUY728

Gramps' Venison Summer Sausage

Gramps' Venison Summer Sausage

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
360 min
Total
4700 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place venison in a large bowl; sprinkle with curing mixture, garlic salt, black pepper, mustard seeds, and liquid smoke. Mix well with your hands until evenly combined and begins to stick together, about 2 minutes.
  2. 2 Cover the bowl with plastic wrap; refrigerate for 3 days, mixing well each day.
  3. 3 Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C).
  4. 4 Divide and shape mixture into 5 one-pound logs; place onto a broiler pan and cover with aluminum foil.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until sausages are no longer pink in centers, flipping once or twice. An instant-read thermometer inserted into centers should read 160 degrees F (70 degrees C), 6 to 8 hours. Cool before thinly slicing and serving.

By dcg3269