Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Homemade Beef Jerky

Do you like to have a quick protein snack on hand but don't like to buy jerky from the store because of all the incredience in it? Make your own. It is easy to make and it tastes delicious!

You will need:
1 flank steak (I used London Broil)
0.5 cup low sodium soy sauce
1 clove garlic, crushed
dash pepper
1.5 tbsp brown sugar

Directions:
  • Slice the steak lenghtwise, with the grain, into 1/4" strips (freeze it, then partially thaw to cut it). 
  • Combine all remaining ingredients & stir to dissolve sugar.
  • Let meat stand in mixture for 20 to 25 minutes (or overnight in refrigirator). 
  • Drain & arrange in a single layer on a rack set in a shallow baking pan. 
  • Bake in a very slow oven - 150 degrees for about 6 hours, or until meat is dry & chewy, but not brittle. 
  • Store in a tightly covered container. 
Enjoy! Next time I am going to try turkey jerky and let you know how it went.

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