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