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Close-up of sliced smoked beef jerky piled on a wooden cutting board, showing a dark, glossy exterior with a reddish interior and visible chili flakes.
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Smoked Beef Jerky

Low and slow smoked beef jerky with rich smoky flavor and tender, chewy texture.
Course Snack
Cuisine South American
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Marinate 12 hours
Total Time 20 hours 30 minutes
Servings 10
Calories 220kcal
Author Mat Cotton

Ingredients

  • 2.5 lbs beef round
  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • ½ cup Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ tbsp paprika
  • 1 tsp ginger powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  • Slice the meat against the grain into 1/3" strips.
  • Mix the marinade ingredients together in a large bowl.
  • Add your meat to he marinade, cover and place in the fridge overnight.
  • Next day set your smoker to 160°F.
  • Place the meat on to wire racks and smoke for 2 hours, then remove and place into the dehydrator at 160°F for a further 5-6 hours. If you are not using a dehydrator smoke for 7-8 hours in the smoker.
  • Cool, then place in a sealed container in the fridge and enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 220kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 1082mg | Potassium: 542mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 27IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 3mg
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