Beef Jerky
Makes ½ lb beef jerky
Ingredients
- 10 cups water
- ¾ cup whiskey
- 12 oz beer
- 12 oz ginger ale
- 1 cup maple syrup
- 1 cup kosher salt
- ¾ cup hot sauce
- ¼ cup liquid smoke
- 4 tbsp red pepper flakes
- 5 tbsp black pepper
- 1 lb light brown sugar
- 3½ lbs top round lean beef, thinly sliced
How-to
- Mix all ingredients (except for beef) in a large bowl or tub until sugar is dissolved
- Add thinly-sliced beef and mix to coat each piece. Cover, transfer to refrigerator and allow to brine 36-48 hours
- Remove strips of beef from brine. If using a conventional oven, preheat to 150º - 155º. Remove oven all oven racks except for the top rack. Line the bottom of the oven with a piece of foil or a heat-proof container to catch moisture dripping to the bottom. Skewer each piece of beef with a toothpick, and hang from the top rack. Allow to dehydrate 8-9 hours. If using a commercial dehydrator, preheat according to manufacturer's instructions. Lay tightly on racks and process 8-9 hours
- Transfer to air-tight containers or bags, or enjoy immediately