Homemade Beef Jerky Recipe | BBQGuys

beef

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: pork

Turkey is leaner, while pork is often less expensive.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: coconut aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while coconut aminos is lower in sodium.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

liquid smoke

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: smoked salt

Smoked paprika adds flavor without liquid.

Combine 1 cup Worcestershire sauce, 3/4 cup tamari soy sauce, 2 teaspoons fresh cracked black pepper, a pinch of Old Bay seasoning, 1 teaspoon granulated garlic, 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, zest of 2 oranges, 1 teaspoon liquid smoke, 2 tablespoons fresh espresso, 2 tablespoons ginger powder, 1 teaspoon coarse salt, and 1 teaspoon ancho chili powder in a mixing bowl and whisk together.

Add 2 tablespoons of organic honey to the marinade and mix well.

Prepare 4 pounds of lamb roast by cutting it in half and removing excess fat.

Slice the lamb into strips for jerky.

Place the lamb strips into the marinade, ensuring they are not stuck together.

Seal the marinade with the lamb in a container and refrigerate for 24 hours to marinate.

After marinating, remove the lamb strips and pat them dry with paper towels.

Preheat the oven to 175°F (80°C) for drying the jerky.

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