Homemade Honey BBQ Beef Jerky Recipe: Easy Dehydrator Method

Directions

  1. 1Partially freeze the beef for about 1-2 hours to make it easier to slice into thin strips.
  2. 2In a large bowl, combine the soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, honey, brown sugar, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, paprika, and liquid smoke.
  3. 3Mix well to create the marinade.
  4. 4Remove the partially frozen beef from the freezer and slice it into thin strips, around 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick.
  5. 5Place the beef strips into the marinade, ensuring all pieces are well coated.
  6. 6Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for maximum flavor.
  7. 7Once the beef has finished marinating, preheat your dehydrator according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
  8. 8Remove the beef strips from the marinade and pat them dry with paper towels to remove any excess moisture.
  9. 9Arrange the beef strips on the dehydrator trays, leaving space between each piece for proper airflow.
  10. 10Place the trays in the dehydrator and set the temperature to 160°F (70°C).
  11. 11Dehydrate the beef for approximately 4-6 hours, or until it reaches your desired level of dryness and chewiness.
  12. 12Once the beef jerky is fully dehydrated, remove it from the dehydrator and allow it to cool completely before storing in an airtight container.

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds beef (preferably lean cuts like eye of round or sirloin)
  • 1 cup soy sauce
  • 0.5 cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 0.25 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons onion powder
  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon liquid smoke

Equipment

large bowlplastic wrapdehydratorpaper towelsairtight container

Tips

  • For maximum flavor, marinate the beef overnight.
  • Ensure space between beef strips on trays for proper airflow during dehydration.
  • Allow beef jerky to cool completely before storing.