1Partially freeze the beef for about 1-2 hours to make it easier to slice into thin strips.
2Partially freeze the beef for about 1-2 hours to make it easier to slice into thin strips.
3Partially freeze the beef for about 1-2 hours to make it easier to slice into thin strips.
4In a large bowl, combine the soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, honey, brown sugar, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, paprika, and liquid smoke.
5In a large bowl, combine the soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, honey, brown sugar, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, paprika, and liquid smoke.
6In a large bowl, combine the soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, honey, brown sugar, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, paprika, and liquid smoke.
7Mix well to create the marinade.
8Mix well to create the marinade.
9Mix well to create the marinade.
10Remove the partially frozen beef from the freezer and slice it into thin strips, around 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick.
11Remove the partially frozen beef from the freezer and slice it into thin strips, around 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick.
12Remove the partially frozen beef from the freezer and slice it into thin strips, around 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick.
13Place the beef strips into the marinade, ensuring all pieces are well coated.
14Place the beef strips into the marinade, ensuring all pieces are well coated.
15Place the beef strips into the marinade, ensuring all pieces are well coated.
16Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for maximum flavor.
17Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for maximum flavor.
18Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for maximum flavor.
19Once the beef has finished marinating, preheat your dehydrator according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
20Once the beef has finished marinating, preheat your dehydrator according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
21Once the beef has finished marinating, preheat your dehydrator according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
22Remove the beef strips from the marinade and pat them dry with paper towels to remove any excess moisture.
23Remove the beef strips from the marinade and pat them dry with paper towels to remove any excess moisture.
24Remove the beef strips from the marinade and pat them dry with paper towels to remove any excess moisture.
25Arrange the beef strips on the dehydrator trays, leaving space between each piece for proper airflow.
26Arrange the beef strips on the dehydrator trays, leaving space between each piece for proper airflow.
27Arrange the beef strips on the dehydrator trays, leaving space between each piece for proper airflow.
28Place the trays in the dehydrator and set the temperature to 160°F (70°C).
29Place the trays in the dehydrator and set the temperature to 160°F (70°C).
30Place the trays in the dehydrator and set the temperature to 160°F (70°C).
31Dehydrate the beef for approximately 4-6 hours, or until it reaches your desired level of dryness and chewiness.
32Dehydrate the beef for approximately 4-6 hours, or until it reaches your desired level of dryness and chewiness.
33Dehydrate the beef for approximately 4-6 hours, or until it reaches your desired level of dryness and chewiness.
34Once the beef jerky is fully dehydrated, remove it from the dehydrator and allow it to cool completely before storing in an airtight container.
35Once the beef jerky is fully dehydrated, remove it from the dehydrator and allow it to cool completely before storing in an airtight container.
36Once 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)
2 pounds beef (preferably lean cuts like eye of round or sirloin)
2 pounds beef (preferably lean cuts like eye of round or sirloin)
1 cup soy sauce
1 cup soy sauce
1 cup soy sauce
0.5 cup Worcestershire sauce
0.5 cup Worcestershire sauce
0.5 cup Worcestershire sauce
0.25 cup honey
0.25 cup honey
0.25 cup honey
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons onion powder
2 tablespoons onion powder
2 tablespoons onion powder
2 tablespoons garlic powder
2 tablespoons garlic powder
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon liquid smoke
1 tablespoon liquid smoke
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.