Beef Jerky

beef jerky

PREP: 5 MINUTES | MARINATE: 8 HOURS | TOTAL COOK TIME: 4-6 HOURS | MAKES: 6 SERVINGS

 

Ingredients

½ cup soy sauce 

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 

3 tablespoons brown sugar 

½ tablespoon onion powder 

½ tablespoon garlic powder 

1 teaspoon paprika 

1/8 –¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper 

¼ teaspoon ground black pepper 

½ teaspoon ground cinnamon 

½ teaspoon kosher salt 

453–680g uncooked beef eye of round, cut in 1/2 cm slices 

 

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. To install the grill grate, position it flat on top of the heating element and gently press down until it sits into place.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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).
  6. Begin to check the beef jerky after 4 hours. If a crispier output is desired, continue to cook.
  7. 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.

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