Homemade Beef Jerky

h2>Homemade Beef Jerky

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs lean beef
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp curing salt

Instructions:

1. Trim the beef of any fat and slice it into thin strips against the grain.
2. In a bowl, combine soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, red pepper flakes, smoked paprika, and curing salt.
3. Place beef strips in the marinade and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
4. Preheat oven or dehydrator to 160°F (71°C).
5. Remove beef from marinade and pat dry with paper towels.
6. Place strips on a wire rack or dehydrator trays, leaving space between each piece.
7. Dry for 4–6 hours, or until the jerky is dry but still slightly flexible.
8. Cool completely before storing in an airtight container.