Our smoky Barbecued Jerky recipe is made for adventurers on-the-go and can be prepared right in your NESCO Dehydrator. A combination of cayenne pepper and Dijon adds just the right amount of kick for the perfect chewy snack. Don’t get caught hungry mid-hike. From the trailhead to the mountain range, this recipe will satisfy you every step of the way.
Your Key Ingredient:
Grocery Ingredients:
2 Tbsp brown sugar
2 Tbsp white sugar
1 Tbsp oil
1/4 cup minced onion
1 cup beer
2/3 cup ketchup
2 Tbsp cider vinegar
2 Tbsp Worcestershire® sauce
2 Tbsp ground ginger
1 tsp salt
1 tsp minced garlic
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp liquid smoke
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Dash of cayenne pepper
1 lb meat strips
Instructions:
- Combine sugars, oil, and onion in a pan. Heat and stir.
- Reduce heat, cook until onions caramelize. Add beer. Simmer. Cool.
- Mix remaining ingredients together with the exception of strips. Allow at least 15 minutes for flavors to blend, then puree in blender.
- Add strips. Marinate at least one hour. For longer marinating time, place in refrigerator in a covered container or in an air-tight plastic bag.
- Remove from marinade and place in your NESCO® Dehydrator on dehydrator trays at 145° F. Dry approximately 6 to 12 hours until chewy.