- In a small bowl, prepare the marinade by whisking together all ingredients except the beef. Then place the marinade and beef in a large resealable plastic bag. Massage the outside of the bag to work the marinade over all parts of the beef, then place the bag in the refrigerator for 8 hours to marinate.
- To install the grill grate, position it flat on top of the heating element and gently press down until it sits into place.
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Remove the beef from the marinade and discard excess liquid. Place the beef in a flat single layer in the Crisper Basket. Then place the basket on the grill grate and close the hood.
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While holding the smoke box lid open, use the pellet scoop to pour pellets into the smoke box until filled to the top. Then close the smoke box lid.
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Turn dial to DEHYDRATE. Press WOODFIRE FLAVOUR. Set the temperature to 75°C and set time to 6 hours. Select START/STOP to begin cooking (preheating is not needed).
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Begin to check the beef jerky after 4 hours. If a crispier output is desired, continue to cook.
- When cooking is complete, open hood and remove basket with beef jerky. Beef jerky can be stored in an air-tight container for up to 2 weeks.
