Jeni’s Original Beef Jerky

This jerky recipe is my good old standby, tried and true, a little sweet, a little salty and deliciously perfect in every way!

Jeni’s Original Beef Jerky

Recipe by Jeni Gough
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Prep time

30

minutes
Cooking time

4

hours 

Ingredients

  • 5 lbs Beef, London broil roast

  • 1 cup Soy sauce

  • 1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce

  • 1 cup Dark brown sugar

  • 2 tsp Smoked paprika

  • 2 tsp Lawry’s seasoned salt

  • 1 tsp Fresh cracked black pepper

  • 1 tsp Cayenne pepper

  • 2 tsp Onion powder

  • 2 tsp Garlic powder

  • 1/2 tsp Mustard powder

  • *Optional* A few dashes liquid smoke

Directions

  • The Night Before
  • Slice roast against the grain in 1/4- 1/2 inch thick strips. Using 2 Ziplock freezer bags, put halt the meat in each and set aside to make marinade.
  • Make marinade by whisking the rest of the ingredients together in a bowl.
  • Pour half the marinade over the meat in each bag. Close bag, removing air. Refrigerate overnight.
  • The Next Day
  • Drain meat and pat dry with paper towel.
  • Line on your dehydrator trays, not over crowding.
  • Set your dehydrator to 165° and dry 4 – 5 hours for 1/4 inch thick meat and 8 -10 hours for 1/2 inch thick meat.

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