Homemade Beef Jerky

Cindy in PA.'s Note:

This is excellent beef jerky and worth the wait! Less expensive than store bought and tastes better. Double the recipe next time and experiment with different spices you like!

• Total Time: 15 hrs
• Prep Time: 9 hrs
• Cook Time: 6 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 15

• 4 lbs london broil beef or 4 lbs flank steaks
• 2 teaspoons black pepper
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper , more if you like it hot
• 2 teaspoons onion powder
• 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
• ¼ cup soy sauce or ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce
• ½ cup Worcestershire sauce
• ½ cup Frank's red hot sauce

Directions:

1. Trim all fat off meat.
2. Cut steak in to 4 inch strips.
3. The steak should be about 1/2 inch thick.
4. It's easier to cut meat partially frozen.
5. Pound meat lightly, you don't want it too thin.
6. Add all ingredients in a large bowl.
7. Mix well.
8. Cover and refrigerate overnight (8 hrs).
9. Line cookie sheets with tin foil.
10. Place steak strips on sheets, don't overlap meat.
11. Set oven at lowest temperature. (150-175°F).
12. Bake six hours, turning after three hours.
13. Jerky is done when meat is dried out, depending on your oven.
14. Worth the wait!

Reviews

[SlipC]

I agree with asking the butcher to cut it into thin strips for you, I had the store cut it into 1/4" thick strips and it was much easier than doing it myself. This was my first attempt at making jerky, and was extremely pleased with the outcome. This is a very flavorful jerky, although we did omit the hot sauce and found it spicy enough for our taste. But if you are into spicy foods, I would definitely put it in. My family is just a little bit wimpish when it comes to really spicy. But this marinade is great, I am glad that I decided to try it for my first batch of jerky!!

[Devon S]

Great recipe. You can use any cut of beef you like and get the butcher to slice it thin for you (saves your fingers if you're clumsy like me). Awesome for high protien snacks. Add a bit of BBQ sauce for a little different zip.

[Maeven6]

This is an excellent basic recipe. It didn't suggest to use a meat mallet to flatten the jerky just prior to dehydrating. This makes it easier to chew for those with difficulty and lowers the drying time significantly. I also used a dehydrator. The spices were a good eve blend and well balanced and I like the idea of not adding the unnecessary sugar so many jerky recipes call for. I used Braggs Amino Acids in place of the soy sauce.

Overall this is one of the best jerky recipes out there.