The BEST Sweet & Spicy Beefiness Jerky

Jerky lovers, look no further! This is THE BEST beefiness jerky recipe on the internet, I would bet my life on it! I worked really difficult on this recipe until I got it but correct, and DAMN information technology is goooooood.

I'm not kidding when I say this is the best jerky recipe. I've sold and shipped hundreds of numberless of this hasty to friends and family over the last couple of years, and I came then close to starting my own hasty business. Unfortunately, there are TONS of regulations on selling beef, and then I gave up on the thought. But I really feel like people demand to attempt this jerky, then I am giving abroad my recipe in its entirety! No secret ingredients withheld. As long every bit you have a dehydrator and some patience, y'all're almost to anoint your home with the world'due south virtually addictive jerky.

On a scale from ane-x, I would rate this at an 8 for the average person in regards to spice level.The rut is from the habanero peppers and crushed cerise pepper. To make it less spicy, just reduce the amount. I have some friends that actually request it to exist even spicier, then I'll add together some cayenne pepper into the crushed ruby chili that goes on the jerky right before dehydrating.

What is the best cut of meat for beef jerky?

As with most things, this reply depends on preference. I take tried making hasty with at least v unlike cuts of beef, and my favorite has been eye of round.

Bacteria meat is ever ameliorate for making hasty. This is because as well much marbling (fat) volition cause the jerky to spoil faster. But if you're planning to finish your hasty within a few days, a piddling more than marbling is ok with this recipe!

Fatty tends to stay tough during the dehydration process, and that's another reason why we avoid it. Even so, citric juices can help to break down the fatty enzymes and make them more than tender and palatable. My marinade has orange and grapefruit juice, and I take tried it on a cut that had more fat in it than usual. Information technology still turned out then expert! Only recollect that it nonetheless doesn't rectify the effect of freshness. You must terminate the hasty within a few days or it will spoil.

Best cuts to try:

  • Middle of round– virtually tender and my favorite cutting. It is inexpensive, has very little to no fat, and is easy to cut/eat with or against the grain.

  • Bottom circular– the to the lowest degree tender of the rounds. Tends to have more marbling in information technology than the other rounds, just it is still a expert cut of meat for jerky.

  • Top round– very similar to bottom round but has less marbling.

  • Sirloin tip– extremely lean only non every bit tender as center of round, and it tin be pricey.

  • Flank steak– very lean and flavorful, but information technology tin be tough if sliced with the grain. Besides a bit pricey.

Equipment needed:

Dehydrator– I apply my Elechomes dehydrator when I am making 10 lbs or more than at a time. Information technology is on the pricier side of dehydrators, but it tin fit A LOT of production and is completely adaptable. With this one, it normally takes about 8 hours to brand this jerky.

If I am making less than x lbs, I like to use my Presto dehydrator. It works a lot faster (only 4 i/2 hours) but it cannot hold a lot of production and it is not temperature adaptable. Information technology is also less than 1/3 the price of the Elechomes dehydrator.

  • If yous don't accept a dehydrator-You can employ your oven if the temperature settings go as low at 160 degrees Fahrenheit. Hang the beef strips on the wire racks in your oven and use a wooden spoon to keep the oven door slightly ajar for air circulation. I personally have non tried doing this, only a few of my followers have commented that this method worked for them.

Meat slicer- You don't demand a meat slicer to make jerky, just this is one of my favorite kitchen tools! It looks pretty impressive to have one of these, and if y'all're a family that loves to brand shabu or Korean bbq at dwelling house, it can salve y'all money on sliced meats. The 1 I use is the OSTBA meat slicer. Information technology is compact, easy to use/accept apart/clean, and very affordable.

  • If you don't take a meat slicer- you tin can ask your butcher to slice the meat for you (I recommend 1/4 inch thick), or you can partially freeze the meat for an 60 minutes then that it is easier to slice past hand.

Picket how to make it

The Best Sugariness & Spicy Beef Jerky

Ingredients

  • 10 lbs eye of round beefiness fatty cap removed
  • 2 tbsp crushed red pepper

Seasoning

  • ii tbsp onion powder
  • 2 tbsp garlic powder
  • 4 tsp blackness pepper

Marinade

  • 5 habanero peppers or jalapenos for milder version
  • 2 cups low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 cups chocolate-brown sugar
  • i/two cup Worcestershire sauce
  • two/3 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1/2 cup fresh grapefruit juice
  • 1 tbsp liquid smoke
  • 2 tbsp crushed red pepper

Instructions

  • Partially freeze the beef for about 1 hour. Piece it against the grain almost one/4 inch thick, or you can ask your butcher to slice it for you.

  •  Season both sides of the beef slices and air-condition for 3 hours.

  • Mix all the marinade ingredients except the habaneros.

  • Blend the habaneros with 1/4 cup of the marinade until polish, and then add it dorsum and mix again.

  • Pour over the seasoned beef and thoroughly massage the marinade into it.

  • Marinate in the fridge for 24 hours.

  • Line up your beef on the dehydrator and sprinkle the balance of the crushed red pepper on top.

  • Set up the temp to 160 degrees Fahrenheit. The fourth dimension will depend on your dehydrator. I have several, and they all take a dissimilar amount of time despite being set to the aforementioned temperature. It will typically have anywhere between 4-8 hours. Yous will have to proceed an eye on it during this time.

  • The jerky is done once you can concur information technology horizontally and it stays perfectly straight. Another way to tell it is done is by ripping it with the grain- you will see some white stringy stuff in the center.

  • Allow it cool down completely before storing in an airtight container for i day before eating. You do not accept to wait if yous don't want to, but after a twenty-four hour period the jerky will develop a nice coat and incredible flavour.Cut into modest strips confronting the grain for easy & mess free snacking.

This Post Has 4 Comments

  1. Jenny

    How practice I shop leftovers? And for long do they last?

    1. You tin can store in an air tight container for up to two weeks at room temperature or 1 month in the refrigerator. It could probably go even longer than that, just I'm non sure considering the jerky never lasts too long in my dwelling house. It is usually all gone within the start week!

  2. Joy

    5 stars
    Oh my GOD Stella!! I made this for my family and they ate all of it in i sitting! I also bought the dehydrator you used 😊 this recipe is HOT FIRE!! I volition be making this jerky for the remainder of my life. Thank you!

    1. Hi Joy, thank yous and then much for making information technology! I'grand glad your family liked it 🙂

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