Homemade Beef Jerky
Homemade Beef Jerky
Makes 30 servings
Ingredients:
4 lbs beef flank steak (1 to 1-1/2 inches thick) or 4 lbs round steaks (1 to 1-1/2 inches thick)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon liquid smoke (optional)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup soy sauce
Directions:
1. Trim all visible fat from meat. Partially freeze. Slice with the grain 1/8 to 1/4 inches wide and 4 to 12 inches long.
2. Combine all remaining ingredients. Mix with beef strips. Place in a glass dish; cover and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.
3. Lay beef strips in single layers on oven racks with cookie sheets below.
4. Bake at 140° to 150° for 10-15 hours or until they are leathery. Or use a commercial dehydrator, following manufacturer’s directions.
5. With a paper towel, blot any drops of oil from the jerky.
6. Place in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator or freezer.
Nutrition Info
per serving:
Calories: 124
Fat: 5.6g
Carbs: 0.2g
Protein: 16.9g
