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Beef Jerky

Yields1 Serving

 2 ½pounds brisket, tri tip, sirloin or flank steak
 1 cup low-sodium soy sauce
 1 cup teriyaki sauce
 ½ cup Worcestershire
 ½ cup liquid smoke
 2 tablespoons molasses
 2 tablespoons honey (If desired)
 2 tablespoons brown sugar
 2 tablespoons garlic powder
 2 tablespoons onion powder
 ½ teaspoon cayenne, crushed red pepper or chili powder (optional)
1

Wash hands with soap and warm water.

2

Preheat oven to 160°F.

3

Trim all fat from meat and discard. Place trimmed meat in the freezer for one hour. Slice very thin (¼ inch slices) with the grain. Alternatively, ask the butcher at your local grocery store to do this for you.

4

Stir together remainder of ingredients in a large sealable container until well blended. Put meat into marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 12-24 hours.

5

Drain meat well and pat dry with paper towels. Line the bottom of your oven with foil. Spray oven racks lightly with cooking spray.

6

7

Stretch meat over racks. Place in a 160°F oven, near the top of the oven. Use an oven thermometer to ensure even heating. Vent oven about 2-3 inches with a spoon or other tool to allow moisture to escape, then cook for 3 hours.

8

Turn jerky and place back in oven for another 1-3 hours, until dry yet still slightly flexible. Remove from oven and let cool at room temperature for a couple of hours. Place jerky in airtight containers.

9

Leave at room temperature and enjoy within 3 months; refrigerate and enjoy within 9 months; or freeze and enjoy within a year.

Nutrition Facts

1 servings

Serving size

16


Amount per serving
Calories171
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g7%

Saturated Fat 2g10%
Cholesterol 44mg15%
Sodium 1408mg62%
Total Carbohydrate 13g5%

Total Sugars 9g
Protein 18g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.