Lean Jerky
Servings: 1 pound
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean meat such as beef, bison, or venison
- ½ cup Dr. Pepper
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cut meat into thin pieces while still partially frozen. Whisk all ingredients in a bowl until evenly combined. Put meat and marinade in a gallon-size Ziploc bag, mix to ensure meat has been fully covered, and put in refrigerator for at least 12 to 24 hours. Every so often, jostle the meat around in the bag to ensure it is absorbing the marinade.
- When ready to cook, remove the meat from the fridge and dry each piece. Place marinated, dried pieces on a wire rack, spaced apart so they do not touch and air can flow around them. Sprinkle with black pepper. Dehydrate or smoke at 165 degrees F for 5 to 6 hours, flipping halfway through.
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