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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

Homemade Beef Jerky

Homemade Beef Jerky

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
180 min
Total
375 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk together Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, smoked paprika, honey, black pepper, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, and onion powder in a large bowl. Add beef; mix until completely coated with marinade. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator, 3 hours to overnight.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 175 degrees F (80 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a wire rack on top.
  3. 3 Transfer beef to paper towels to dry. Discard marinade.
  4. 4 Arrange beef slices in a single layer on the prepared wire rack on the baking sheet.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until dry and leathery, 3 to 4 hours.
  6. 6 Cut jerky with scissors into bite-sized pieces.
  7. 7 Enjoy!

By John Mitzewich