Basic Beef Jerky

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Ingredients

  • 2 lbs beef steaks or 2 lbs beef roast
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon hickory liquid smoke
  • 2 pinches curing salt (optional)

Instructions

  1. Trim most of the fat from the meat and cut into 1/8"-1/4" thick slices.
  2. Combine all the ingredients except the meat in a large bowl.
  3. Stir until the seasonings dissolve.
  4. Add the meat and mix until thoroughly coated.
  5. Let stand for at least 1 hour or cover and refrigerate for several hours.
  6. Shake off excess liquid and put the slices in the dehydrator.
  7. Dehydrate for 12 hours or until desired doneness at the highest temperature setting.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

341 kcal 17% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 9.7g 19% DV
Total Fat 17.5g 22% DV
Carbs 38.4g 14% DV
Fiber 5.4g 19% DV
Sugar 5.9g 12% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 2196.5mg 96% DV
Potassium 647.8mg 14% DV
Cholesterol 16.5mg 6% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 17.8mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 29.8mg 33% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 138.8mg 11% DV
Iron 3.5mg 19% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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