Best Mesquite Smoked Jerky Recipes

DOC'S BEST BEEF JERKY

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I have been making jerky for years. This is my recipe concocted by trial and error. Everyone who has tried it says it is the 'best jerky' they have ever had! My dehydrator is designed for jerky. It takes me about 4 hours to dry the meat. This could also be done in the oven or using other dehydrators. Please check your manual for correct times as each machine is different. I hope you enjoy this jerky as much as me and my family do.

Provided by Doc the WV Gourmet

Categories Appetizers and Snacks Meat and Poultry Jerky Recipes

Time 12h20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 pounds beef round steak, cut into thin strips
¼ cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons liquid smoke
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon meat tenderizer
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

Place beef strips in the bottom of a large bowl. Pour soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke, brown sugar, salt, pepper, meat tenderizer, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika over beef. Mix to assure all the meat is evenly coated. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 8 hours or overnight.
Remove meat from bowl and place between two pieces of plastic wrap; pound to 1/8-inch thickness.
Arrange the meat strips on the tray of a dehydrator and dry at your dehydrator's highest setting until done to your liking, at least 4 hours. Store in an airtight container or resealable bags.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 137.3 calories, Carbohydrate 4.5 g, Cholesterol 31.3 mg, Fat 7.9 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 11.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 934 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

MIDG'S MOUTH WATERING BEEF JERKY

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Better than store-bought! My version is mouthwatering and full of flavor!

Provided by Midg

Categories Jerky

Time 17h45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

5 pounds boneless beef sirloin
2 cups soy sauce
1 cup water
3 dashes Worcestershire sauce
3 tablespoons white sugar
3 tablespoons salt
½ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons liquid smoke flavoring
mesquite or hickory wood chips, as needed for smoker

Steps:

Cut beef into 1/4-inch thick slices. Combine soy sauce, water, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, and liquid smoke. Pour marinade into heavy-duty resealable bag. Add beef and mix well; seal bag and refrigerate 12 hours.
Remove beef from marinade, pat dry with paper towels, and allow to stand for 30 minutes. Discard used marinade. Meanwhile, soak wood chips.
Preheat smoker for 10 minutes.
Arrange beef on drying racks. Smoke for 5 to 7 hours, depending on how you like it, replenishing wood chips as necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279.4 calories, Carbohydrate 6.5 g, Cholesterol 81.8 mg, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 35.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 4219.1 mg, Sugar 3.9 g