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Classic BBQ beef jerky recipe

Classic BBQ Beef Jerky Recipe

A few things make our Classic BBQ Beef Jerky recipe unique. First, we use smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, ground thyme, and garlic to give the beef a deep red color and mildly spicy flavor. We use a special process to tenderize the beef, which makes it extra juicy and flavorful.
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Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 5 hours
Marinade Time: 8 hours
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Beef Jerky
Servings: 5
Calories: 231kcal
Author: Charles
Cost: $9.27

Equipment

A dehydrator
Dehydrator
A scale for food
Food Scale
Measuring cups
Measuring Cup

Ingredients

  • 1 lb bottom-round or your favorite cut (any could work)
  • 2 tablespoons of brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon of ground thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon of onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon of salt
  • 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
  • 4 tablespoons mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon of ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika
  • 1/2 cup of water (if needed)

Instructions

  • Trim all visible fat from the meat
  • Try to slice the meat against the grain, getting an even thickness
  • Mix beef and your marinade together. Put the mixture in a refrigerator for a minimum of 6 hours and up to 24 hours
  • Before cooking, place the meat on paper towels for a few minutes to get rid of any extra liquid
  • Dry beef jerky at 165 Fahrenheit for 5 - 8 hours

Nutrition

Serving: 38g | Calories: 231kcal | Carbohydrates: 8.1g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 8.4g | Saturated Fat: 2.3g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 1458mg | Potassium: 460mg | Fiber: 1.8g | Sugar: 4.5g | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 18mg
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