Teriyaki Beef Jerky

AmericanBeefIntermediate3 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
8
  • 2 0.5 lb eye of round roast, sliced thin against the grain
  • 1 cup soy sauce
  • 0.5 cup dark brown sugar
  • 0.3 cup rice vinegar
  • 1 inch knob fresh ginger, sliced
  • 4 clove garlic, sliced
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 1 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Transfer sliced beef to a zip-top bag. Add all marinade ingredients and massage into the meat. Refrigerate 8-12 hours or up to 24 hours.

  2. 2

    Preheat smoker or oven to 170°F, or prepare dehydrator per its instructions.

  3. 3

    Remove meat from marinade and pat each strip dry with paper towels.

  4. 4

    Transfer strips to grill grate, jerky rack, or cooling rack. Smoke or cook 2-3 hours, checking after the first hour, until jerky bends without snapping and is fully dried. Thicker pieces may take 4-5 hours.

  5. 5

    Cool and store in an airtight container.