How to Make Jerky Lover's Jerky - Sweet, Hot and Spicy - A Step-by-Step Guide

Calling all jerky lovers! If you think you've tried every jerky recipe out there, think again. This Sweet, Hot and Spicy jerky is the ultimate treat for those who like their snacks with a kick of flavor. It's a perfect blend of sweet, savory, and spicy, making it an addictive snack that's hard to resist.

What sets this jerky apart from the rest is its unique combination of ingredients and bold flavors. It starts off with the sweetness of brown sugar and honey, which is then balanced o...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons cracked black pepper, or to taste
  • 1 pound lean beef sirloin tip, sliced into 1/8 inch strips
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ⅔ cup soy sauce
  • ½ cup pineapple juice
  • ⅓ cup balsamic vinegar
  • ¼ cup teriyaki sauce
  • ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 5 tablespoons liquid smoke flavoring
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 hrs
  • Additional Time: 3 hrs 15 mins
  • Total Time: 8 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Mix together onion powder, garlic powder, and black pepper in a small bowl or cup. Season beef lightly, using only part of the spice blend and reserving the rest. Place beef into an airtight plastic container or bowl, and refrigerate.
  • Stir together brown sugar, soy sauce, pineapple juice, balsamic vinegar, teriyaki sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and liquid smoke flavoring. Heat until brown sugar has completely dissolved. Refrigerate marinade until cool.
  • Pour cooled marinade over the seasoned meat, and mix by hand to coat. Seal the bowl, and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
  • Arrange beef strips on the rack of a dehydrator, and sprinkle with a little bit more of the spice mixture and red pepper flakes. Dry for 5 hours, or to your desired dryness.
  • Nutrition

    527 cal.

    • Total Fat: 28g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 60mg
    • Sodium: 3319mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 47g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 39g
    • Protein: 23g
    • Vitamin C: 7mg
    • Calcium: 85mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 674mg