Beef Jerky

7 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 3 lb. flank or round steak, cut 1/2-inch thick
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp. salt
  • 1/2 c. warm water
  • 1/2 c. soy sauce
  • 1/2 c. Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 Tbsp. coarse ground pepper
  • garlic powder to taste

Directions

  1. 1
    Cut meat in 3/4-inch wide strips with grain.
  2. 2
    Dissolve salt in warm water and add remaining ingredients.
  3. 3
    Soak meat in mixture for about 2 hours, turning frequently so each piece is drenched. Place strips on paper towels for a few minutes.
  4. 4
    Place on oven rack.
  5. 5
    Cook at 120° to 130° for 8 to 9 hours with oven door slightly cracked open.
  6. 6
    After cooking, turn off heat, open oven door and let air dry for 8 hours more.
  7. 7
    Package in bags or jars.

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