Mesquite Smoked Jerky

This jerky tastes just like the store bought kind. If you like those kinds, you'll enjoy this very much. Use Hickory smoked flavoring instead, if you'd like.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 8 hr
• Total Time: 8 hr 30 mins
• Calories: 448 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup packed brown sugar
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon ground paprika
• 1 pound beef eye of round sliced into 1/4 inch strips
• 2 tablespoons mesquite flavored liquid smoke concentrate

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a shallow glass baking dish, stir together the soy sauce, brown sugar, liquid smoke, paprika, garlic, and salt. Lay the meat strips in the liquid in a single layer. Cover the dish, and refrigerate for at least 6 hours.

Step 2

Arrange strips of beef in a dehydrator, and let dry for 6 hours, or to desired dryness.