This homemade beef jerky recipe has a perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and smoky flavors that will satisfy any craving for a high protein snack. Made with lean beef, soy sauce, honey, and a blend of spices, this jerky is dried to a chewy and tender texture that's perfect for on-the-go snacking or adding to your favorite dishes.
In a small bowl, combine all marinade ingredients and mix well.
In a large bowl or ziplock bag, combine meat with marinade, distributing the marinade well to ensure all the meat is coated.
Cover and refrigerate the marinated meat for 3 to 6 hours
Remove the meat from the marinade
Dehydrate the meat in your dehydrator following the device instructions
Mine took about 6 hours on a medium to low setting.
Notes
To help with slicing the meat thin, consider slightly freezing your meat. Check the meat after 2 hours, 4 hours, and then every 1/2 hour thereafter the first time you make this jerky.