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A person wearing black gloves slices raw beef on a cutting board. Bold text at the top reads, MY RECIPE FOR AMAZING BEEF JERKY!.

Homemade Beef Jerky: Sweet and Spicy Marinade

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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 5 hours
Total Time: 5 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 2

Ingredients

  • london broil
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tbsp granulated garlic

Instructions

  • Slice the meat between ⅛ and ¼ inch thick with the grain or against.
  • In a large bowl, combine the all ingredents and whisk until evenly combined and dissolved.
  • Add the meat to the marinade and toss until all of the pieces are evenly coated. Cover with plastic wrap or transfer to a large ziplock bag or bowl and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 12 hours or overnight.
  • Very important to dry the meat before smoking. I use a few sheets of paper towel as seen in my video(see below)
  • Arrange the marinated meat on the wire racks in a single layer. smoke 160f, until the meat is dried out, 3 to 5 hours. To determine if the jerky is thoroughly dried out, take a piece out of the smoker and bend. It should bend but not rip.
  • Remove and let cool.