Beef Jerky

By RoketJSquerl

Ingredients

• 3-4 lbs of lean beef. Eye of round, bottom round, or sirloin work well.
• 1 cup of Worcestershire
• 1 cup of Soy Sauce
• 1/2 cup of water
• 2 TBS of brown sugar
• 1 TBS of onion powder
• 1 TBS of garlic powder
• 1 TBS of black pepper
• 1 tsp of Tabasco
• 1/4 tsp of cayenne
• 1/4 tsp of chipotle (optional)
• 1 tsp of crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 TBS of liquid smoke (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

Trim all exterior fat and connective tissue from meat
Cut meat across the grain in 3/16th of an inch slices (a deli slicer makes quick work of this)
Combine all ingredients in a non reactive container and mix together until ingredients have dissolved.
Marinate meat a minimum of 12 hours 24 is preferred.
Place meat in dehydrator or smoker at 155-165 for 5-8 hours or until dried to your liking (some people may want a soft and chewy jerky, while others want it crispy)