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Carolina Reaper Beef Jerky Recipe

Carolina Reaper Beef Jerky Recipe

This chili pepper is so hot, so if you are looking for a beef jerky recipe that will give you a serious kick, this is the one for you. This Carolina Reaper Beef Jerky Recipe uses a unique blend of spices that really brings out the flavor of the beef.
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Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Marinade Time: 7 hours
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Beef Jerky
Servings: 5
Calories: 199kcal
Author: Charles
Cost: $7.84

Equipment

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

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. 1 lb. of beef; I choose eye of round beef, but any could work
  • 1/4 cup of soy sauce or your favorite cut (any could work)
  • 1/2 tablespoon of Worcestershire
  • 1 teaspoon of soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon cane sugar
  • 1 teaspoon of Carolina reaper powder

Instructions

  • Trim all visible fat from beef, then pop the meat in the freezer for 50 - 60 minutes or until firm
  • Slice the beef along the grain (the long, fibrous streaks) into 1/8-in.-thick strips
  • Add the marinade to the container with the beef and store it in the refrigerator, covered, for 6 - 12 hours
  • Remove the liquid from the beef: let it drain on a paper towelLet the meat dry in the dehydrator for 5 - 6 hours or until the beef becomes dry and leathery.

Nutrition

Serving: 36.8g | Calories: 199kcal | Carbohydrates: 6.7g | Protein: 28.7g | Fat: 5.7g | Saturated Fat: 2.1g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 823mg | Potassium: 404mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 5.2g | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 17mg
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