Extra Tender Beef Jerky (Two Flavor Options)
Ingredients
Marinade Option 1: Traditional (Kid-Friendly)
- ½ cup soy sauce or coconut aminos
- ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
- 2 Tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
Marinade Option 2: Easy Teriyaki
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup brown sugar or honey
- 2 Tbsp mirin or apple juice
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp ground ginger optional
Instructions
- Instructions
- Slice beef: Trim all visible fat. Slice against the grain into ⅛-inch strips.
- Make marinade: Choose one option and whisk ingredients together.
- Marinate: Add beef, toss well, cover, and refrigerate 12–24 hours.
- Load dehydrator: Remove beef, pat dry, and arrange in a single layer.
- Dehydrate: Dry at 160°F for 4–6 hours, rotating trays if needed.
- Check doneness: Jerky should bend and crack slightly, not snap.
Storage
- Cool completely before storing
- Refrigerator (airtight): up to 2 weeks
- Freezer: up to 6 months
Notes
- Trim fat well for best texture and shelf life
- Other good cuts: top round, bottom round, eye of round, sirloin tip
- Curing salt is optional if refrigerated or frozen