Beef Jerky

Ingredients

• ¾ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp pepper
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• ¼ tsp garlic
• 2 tbsp worcestershire sauce
• ¼ tsp liquid smoke
• 1 lb beef

Steps

1. Mix all ingredients except beef to make brine.
2. Slice the beef into ¼-inch thick strips.
3. Small chunks (about ¾-inch) of stewing beef may also be used.
4. If possible, cut along the grain of the meat rather than across it.
5. It may be easier to freeze the meat before attempting to cut it, as this will stop the meat pulling and deforming so easily.
6. Marinate the meat overnight, or at least for an hour or two.
7. Place the meat on racks and dry in a food dehydrator at 145 °F (63 °C) for 6–8 hours.
8. They may also be dried in a 150 °F (65 °C) oven with foil-covered racks.
9. If using the oven, turn the meat over 3–4 hours into drying time and reduce temperature to 130 °F (55 °C).