Smoked Beef Jerky

This recipe for Smoked Beef Jerky is an easy way to make delicious jerky at home using a smoker! The marinated beef slices are cooked low and slow for 8 hours until they reach your desired texture before being cooled and stored in an airtight container for up to two weeks in the refrigerator.

Cooking Equipment:

Smoker, baking tray, parchment paper, large bowl

Preparation Time:

Cooking Time:

Total Time:

8 hours 10 minutes

Cuisine:

American

Keywords:

Smoked, Beef, Jerky, BBQ

Meal:

Snack/Appetizer/Main Course (depending on portion size)

Cooking Method:

Smoking/BBQing/Grilling/Roasting (depending on type of smoker used)

Dietary Restrictions:

Gluten-free

Servings:

Ingredients:

500g lean beef steak, thinly sliced

2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

1 tablespoon brown sugar

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

½ teaspoon ground black pepper

½ teaspoon sea salt

Cooking Instructions:

Preheat your smoker to 120°C.

Place the thinly sliced beef steak in a large bowl and add the Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, black pepper and sea salt. Mix until all the ingredients are evenly distributed.

Place the marinated beef slices on a baking tray lined with parchment paper and place in the preheated smoker for 8 hours or until desired texture is achieved. Make sure to turn the slices every hour or so to ensure even cooking.

Once cooked through and desired texture is achieved, remove from smoker and let cool before serving or storing in an airtight container for up to two weeks in the refrigerator.

Nutrition:

Calories – 200; Fat – 2g; Carbohydrates – 4g; Protein – 28g

Rating:

Did You Know?

The state of Vermont is known for its maple syrup.