Jerky Lover's Jerky - Sweet, Hot and Spicy!

We're confident this will be your favorite sweet and spicy beef jerky recipe for those that love that balance of hot and sweet. This is the ultimate treat for family outings, sporting events, camping, or hiking trips. Pineapple juice is the key that ties the flavors together. Go easy on the black and red pepper as the flavor goes a long way!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 hr
• Total Time: 5 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 527 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• ¼ cup teriyaki sauce
• ⅓ cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
• ½ cup pineapple juice
• ⅔ cup soy sauce
• 1 pound lean beef sirloin tip, sliced into 1/8 inch strips
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste (Optional)
• 2 teaspoons cracked black pepper, or to taste
• 5 tablespoons liquid smoke flavoring

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Mix together onion powder, garlic powder, and black pepper in a small bowl or cup. Season beef lightly, using only part of the spice blend and reserving the rest. Place beef into an airtight plastic container or bowl, and refrigerate.

Step 2

Stir together brown sugar, soy sauce, pineapple juice, balsamic vinegar, teriyaki sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and liquid smoke flavoring. Heat until brown sugar has completely dissolved. Refrigerate marinade until cool.

Step 3

Pour cooled marinade over the seasoned meat, and mix by hand to coat. Seal the bowl, and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.

Step 4

Arrange beef strips on the rack of a dehydrator, and sprinkle with a little bit more of the spice mixture and red pepper flakes. Dry for 5 hours, or to your desired dryness.