Homemade Beef Jerky in a Dehydrator
Crafting mouthwatering homemade beef jerky is much simpler than you think. With minimal effort, you can enjoy better than store-bought beef jerky at a fraction of the price.
Servings: 8
Calories: 250kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 pounds beef round roast (thinly sliced)
Jerky Marinade
- ⅔ cup Worcestershire sauce
- ⅔ cup soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- (Optional) Place beef in freezer for two hours. This will make it easier to slice thinly.
- Slice beef thinly against the grain. (approximately ⅛")
- Add all marinade ingredients into a bowl and mix to combine.
- Place sliced beef in ziplock plastic bag (gallon sized) and pour in marinade. Ensure it is evenly coating the meat and place in the refrigerator overnight.
- Remove beef slices from the bag and pat dry with paper towels (drying with a paper towel will speed cooking time). The excess marinade can be discarded.
- Lay the jerky strips a single layer on dehydrator trays and set your food dehydrator at 160 degrees. (this can be done on wire racks in the oven as well)
- Rotating racks each hour during the dehydration process, for 4 hours, or until the beef jerky is dry and cracks when you bend it.
Notes
Drying time will vary depending on the thickness of your jerky strips.
Nutrition
Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 88mg | Sodium: 1348mg | Potassium: 505mg | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 555IU | Vitamin C: 3.1mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 4.6mg