HOT & SWEET BEEF JERKY

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This is something I came up with one winter day. First you taste the sweet and then comes the slow burn! I use jalepenos that we grew, dried, and keep in our freezer. This also makes a great dry rub for the grill or smoker!

Provided by IAKnight

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 4h30m

Yield 2 Lbs., 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 lbs lean yet cheap cut beef (flank steak or brisket works great)
1 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon tone's brand fajita seasoning mix (dry)
1 tablespoon Tony Chachere's Seasoning
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon tone's brand mesquite powder (dry)
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 -2 dried jalapeno peppers or 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Slice meat across the grain 1/4" slices.
  • If using whole dried jalepeno's put them into food processor and pulse until well chopped.
  • Add remaining ingredients into food procesor and mix well.
  • Transfer dry ingredients to a gallon ziplock bag
  • Add about 1/3 of the meat slices to bag, close and shake making sure meat is well coated.
  • Place coated meat onto food dehydrator trays and repeat step 5 until all meat is coated.
  • Set food dehyrator as directed by manufacture (at least 150 degrees) for 4 - 6 hours depending on how tender you like your jerky (less time more tender).
  • Finished jerky should be kept in air tight container or bag in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1002, Fat 96.6, SaturatedFat 40.1, Cholesterol 134.8, Sodium 274.2, Carbohydrate 21.7, Sugar 21.4, Protein 11.2

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