Are you looking for the ultimate beef jerky recipe? The following will result in a great all round original jerky recipe that is sure to please everyone

Ingredients:

  • 5 pounds of beef (or any meat type)
  • 5 ounces of liquid smoke
  • 15 ounces of Worcestershire sauce
  • 15 – 20 ounces of teriyaki sauce
  • 15 – 20 ounces of soy sauce
  • 2 – 4 Tb. of garlic powder
  • 2 – 4 Tb. of dark brown sugar
  • 2 – 4 Tb. of onion powder
  • 2 – 4 ounces of molasses OR dark corn syrup
  • 2 – 4 tsp. of cayenne pepper

Directions (oven method)

  1. Cut meat into small strips (about 6mm thick) and mix ingredients for marinade.
  2. Cover meat with marinade and put meat in the refrigerate and let marinate for 24 hours – best if it is stacked and placed in a airtight zip lock bag.
  3. Cover the oven rack with aluminium foil and place the meat across racks ensuring some space between each piece.
  4. Set oven 160 – 180 degrees. After the meat has stopped dripping, turn each piece over.
  5. Cook for about 4-6 hours depend on what you like and remember to leave the oven door slightly open for ventilation. Enjoy!