Easy Beef Jerky Made In The 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.

Prepare the marinade in a large bowl by mixing together 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar, 1/3 cup Worcestershire sauce, 1/3 cup soy sauce, 1 tablespoon cracked black pepper, 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon granulated garlic, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1 teaspoon liquid smoke.

Slice the top round beef into strips, aiming for thickness between 1/8 inch to 1/4 inch.

Trim excess fat off the beef as desired, noting that some fat can be left if the jerky will be consumed quickly.

Place the sliced beef into the marinade and mix well to ensure all pieces are coated.

Cover and refrigerate the marinated beef for 1 hour, noting that longer marination will enhance flavor.

Remove the beef from the marinade and pat dry to remove excess moisture, but not completely dry.

Transfer the beef strips to baking racks set over trays to catch drippings, ensuring they are not overlapping.

Preheat the oven to 160°F (70°C) and place the trays in the oven for 3 to 4 hours, checking after 1 hour for progress.

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