2poundsbeef top round roast (London Broil)sliced into jerky strips
1tbspminced oniondried or fresh
1tbspgarlic powder
1tbsphoney
1tspground black pepper
1tspred pepper flakes
1/4cupbrown sugar
1/2cupsoy sauce
1/4cupteriyaki sauce
1/4cupWorcestershire sauce
1/3cupbalsamic vinegar
1tbspliquid smoke
1/2cupapple juice
2-3fresh jalapeno pepperssliced, seeds left in
Instructions
Slice the meat into strips against the grain, making them between 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick. Trim excess fat, large gristle and connective tissue from jerky strips and discard. Set the jerky strips aside.
Create the marinade by placing all of the remaining ingredients into a medium bowl or large measuring cup. Stir until well combined.
Place the jerky strips into a shallow baking dish or large zip top bag. Pour the marinade over the top of the jerky strips and stir, making sure the meat is coated evenly.
Refrigerate for 24 - 72 hours, up to a week, stirring occasionally. When ready to dehydrate, remove from the refrigerator and discard marinade.
Spread the jerky strips out on paper towels to remove excess moisture. Blot tops of strips with paper towels, removing as much marinade as possible.
Lay the jerky strips on dehydrator trays, leaving room between for air flow. Use as many trays as necessary.
Turn the dehydrator on to highest setting (we use 160 degrees F) and allow the strips to dehydrate according to manufacturers directions, rotating trays periodically.
When jerky has been dehydrated sufficiently, remove from trays and allow to cool. Store in a zip top bag for up to a month. Enjoy!
Notes
OVEN DIRECTIONS: This recipe is specific to a food dehydrator. If you want to prepare it in the oven, preheat to 170 – 175 degrees F. Position the racks to the upper-middle position. Line two large baking sheets with foil and then place a wire cooling rack onto each. Lay the marinated beef strips out onto the wire racks. Bake 2-5 hours, checking often , flipping meat and and rotating trays until jerky is dry and firm yet pliable. Cooking times vary upon the thickness of the meat and this process can take anywhere from 2-5 hours. Enjoy!