PEPPERED BEEF JERKY

GreekBeefIntermediate120 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 1 cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp liquid smoke
  • 2/3 cup light soy sauce
  • 0 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp onion powder, or 2 teaspoons finely minced fresh onion
  • 3 tbsp catsup or salsa
  • 0 tsp finely chopped garlic
  • 0 tsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Combine all in a microwave safe dish.

  2. 2

    Microwave on high 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, until hot but not boiling.

  3. 3

    Stir well and set aside to cool down.

  4. 4

    When just warm to the touch, you are ready to marinate the meat.

  5. 5

    Start by pouring just a little of the marinade in the bottom of your dish, followed by a single layer of meat, more marinade, more meat, etc. until all the meat is covered.

  6. 6

    Pour any remaining marinade over the top.

  7. 7

    Let the meat marinate 1-2 hours depending on the thickness.

  8. 8

    The longer the better.

  9. 9

    As you layer each tray of your food dehydrator with meat, sprinkle with fresh ground pepper.

  10. 10

    Press lightly to "set" the pepper into the meat.

  11. 11

    Depends on your taste.

  12. 12

    Dehydrate according to manufacturer's directions.

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