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Beef-Forward Jerky Marinade Recipe | Easy Recipe Journey

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AmericanSideDairy-Free

Beef-Forward Jerky Marinade

Name: Beef-Forward Jerky Marinade
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 24 h
Yield: 2 lb beef
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 lb lean beef such as eye of round, top round or bottom round; 1/3 cup soy sauce; 1/4 cup water or unsalted beef broth; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon coarse black pepper; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon brown sugar, optional; Optional: 1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes

A restrained, savory marinade that seasons beef jerky without masking its flavor, using diluted soy, Worcestershire, and warm spices. Includes slicing and dehydrating guidance for clean-tasting homemade jerky.

Prep

20 minutes

Total

About 24 hours

Serves

2 lb beef

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Instructions

1
Trim away all visible exterior fat and silverskin. Partially freeze the beef for 45 to 75 minutes so it slices cleanly.
2
Slice 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick. Slice against the grain for easier chewing or with the grain for a firmer, traditional texture.
3
Whisk together the soy sauce, water or broth, Worcestershire, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, sugar and red-pepper flakes.
4
Add the beef and toss thoroughly. Refrigerate in a covered nonreactive container or zip bag for 8 to 18 hours, turning once or twice.
5
Drain and pat the strips dry. Arrange in a single layer with space around each piece.
6
Dehydrate at 160°F for about 4 to 6 hours, rotating trays as needed. Begin checking thin pieces at 3 1/2 hours.
7
Cool completely before storing. Refrigerate for longer keeping quality.