Smoked Teriyaki Beef Jerky at Home!

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: coconut aminos

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

mirin

🥗Healthier: rice vinegar + sugar

💰Cheaper: white wine + sugar

Rice vinegar with sugar mimics mirin's sweetness.

beef

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: pork

Turkey is leaner, while pork can be more affordable.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index.

Cut top round steak into thin slices against the grain after freezing for 30 to 45 minutes.

Trim off excess fat from the steak before slicing.

Marinate the jerky slices in a mixture of worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, lemon, regular honey, and spicy honey for 24 hours in the fridge.

Preheat the smoker to 180°F (82°C).

Lay the marinated jerky slices in a single layer on a cooling rack and dry with paper towels.

Smoke the jerky for 2 to 3 hours, checking for doneness every hour initially, then every 30 to 15 minutes as needed.

Remove the jerky from the smoker and let it cool before storing in Ziploc bags.

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