Homemade Beef Jerky
This beef jerky recipe from Chef John is easy and relatively quick to make for flavorful, chewy homemade beef snacks. Perfect for camping or gifting.
Instructions
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{'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Whisk together Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, smoked paprika, honey, black pepper, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, and onion powder in a large bowl. Add beef; mix until completely coated with marinade. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator, 3 hours to overnight.'}
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{'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 175 degrees F (80 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a wire rack on top.'}
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{'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Transfer beef to paper towels to dry. Discard marinade.'}
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{'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Arrange beef slices in a single layer on the prepared wire rack on the baking sheet.'}
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{'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until dry and leathery, 3 to 4 hours.'}
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{'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Cut jerky with scissors into bite-sized pieces.'}
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{'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Enjoy!'}
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (6 servings total)