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Smoked Beef Jerky

Smoked Beef Jerky

Delicious Smoked Beef Jerky you can try at home.
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Prep Time 12 hours
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 15 hours

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 3 pounds round steak
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 3/4 cup beer, IPA
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup worcestershire
  • 2 tsp garlic salt
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp curing salt, optional

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the marinade by combining soy sauce, IPA beer, honey, Worcestershire, garlic salt, onion powder, red pepper flakes, and brown sugar
  • Slice the beef against the grain into 1/4 - 1/8 inch thick slices and place in a ziplock bag with the marinade for 12-24 hours
  • Preheat your pellet smoker to 180°F using either apple or cherry wood pellets
  • Remove sliced beef from the marinade and pat dry with paper towels then place jerky in a smoker grates, evenly spaced, for 2-3 hours or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the jerky doesn't break when you bend it in half
  • Remove from smoker and place in a ziplock bag while it's still warm, un-sealed to let some steam escape while adding moisture to the meat
  • Enjoy your smoked beef jerky! It should last 3-4 days on the counter or 2 weeks in the fridge.