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Spicy Honey BBQ Beef Jerky

A deliciously addictive snack that balances the sweetness of honey with a spicy kick, creating a flavor explosion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs beef (top round, eye of round, or flank steak)
  • 0.5 cup soy sauce
  • 0.25 cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 3 tbsp BBQ sauce your favorite brand or homemade
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper adjust to taste
  • 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes optional, for extra heat
  • 1 tsp liquid smoke for that classic smoky flavor

Method
 

  1. Start by selecting your beef. Trim any excess fat and slice the beef against the grain into thin strips, roughly 1/4 inch thick.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, honey, BBQ sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes (if using), and liquid smoke. Whisk until well combined.
  3. Add the sliced beef to the marinade, ensuring each piece is well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
  4. Preheat your dehydrator or oven to its lowest setting (around 170°F or 77°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper if using an oven.
  5. Remove the beef from the marinade and arrange the strips in a single layer on your dehydrator trays or baking sheets, ensuring space between each piece.
  6. Dry the beef in the dehydrator for about 4-6 hours or until desired doneness. If using an oven, check periodically to ensure they don't over-dry.
  7. Once dried, remove the jerky and let it cool completely before storing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 22gFat: 5g

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