A1 Steak Sauce Beef Jerky Recipe (For Beginners)

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.

Start with 2 pounds of pre-sliced eye of round.

Use half a cup of A1 steak sauce.

Add half a cup of soy sauce.

Add a quarter cup of Worcestershire sauce.

Add 2 teaspoons of liquid smoke.

Add 1 teaspoon of salt.

Add 1 teaspoon of pepper.

Make sure to peel apart the slices of meat to ensure even coating.

Mix the ingredients thoroughly to cover every piece of meat evenly.

Seal the mixture tightly and refrigerate for 24 to 48 hours.

After 37 to 38 hours, remove the meat from the fridge and rack it up in the dehydrator.

Ensure there's plenty of space around each piece for air flow.

Set the dehydrator to 140 degrees Fahrenheit.

Start checking the jerky after about 4 and a half hours.

After about 5 hours, check the jerky for texture and doneness.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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