Beef Jerky Recipe (for Smoker or Oven)

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.

Cut beef into strips about a quarter inch thick.

Mix 3/4 cup Worcestershire sauce and 3/4 cup soy sauce in a bowl.

Add 3 tablespoons of light brown sugar to the mixture.

Stir in 1 tablespoon of kosher salt.

Add 1 teaspoon of onion powder and 1 teaspoon of garlic powder.

Incorporate 2 tablespoons of black pepper into the marinade.

Add liquid smoke to the marinade to taste.

Place the beef strips into a plastic bag and pour the marinade over them.

Seal the bag and massage to ensure all beef is coated in the marinade.

Refrigerate the marinating beef for 4 to 5 hours.

Preheat the smoker to 225°F (107°C).

After marinating, lay the beef strips on the grill surface of the smoker.

Smoke the beef for 2 hours at 225°F (107°C).

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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