How to make zesty spicy beef jerky
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The base of this jerky recipe is a homemade Worcestershire sauce I had made from our own plums several years ago and since we currently have a ton of lemons growing I decided to add a good hit of lemon juice to the mix for extra zing.

Lemon Worcestershire Beef Jerky

How to make zesty spicy beef jerky
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 hours
Course Appetizer, Snack
Calories 487 kcal

Equipment

  • bowl
  • dehydrator
  • container

Ingredients
  

  • 1.3 kilograms beef topside heart smart- fat trimmed off
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice
  • 1 cup worcestershire sauce I used a thick homemade type
  • 1/2 cup barbecue sauce If you used a thin based Worcestershire sauce you might want to up the BBQ quantity to 1 full cup to create a thicker marinade
  • 2 tbsp chipotle tabasco sauce You can use regular Tabasco if you don't have Chipotle
  • 2 tsp cracked pepper

Instructions
 

  • Cut the topside meat into thin strips about 1/4 inch (4 millimetres) thick and approximately an inch wide. *Tip: It's easier to cut the meat if it is partially frozen.
  • Mix the marinade ingredients together in a bowl or container and then add the meat.
  • Massage the meat with the marinade and ensure it's mixed well. Then, leave in the fridge overnight and let the marinade do its work.
  • Place the meat strips (covered with a little marinade) on dehydrator trays and into the dehydrator. Use the jerky setting (about 68C or 155F) on the dehydrator unit for around 12-15 hours or until the jerky is dry to touch and all the way through but still bendy and not over crisp.
  • Let jerky cool and store in an airtight container in the pantry. I like to layer the jerky with kitchen paper towel to help prevent it from sticking or attracting moisture – similarily commercial anti-moisture food bags can be used. You can also store jerky in the fridge if your climate is hot and humid.
  • The left over marinade can be used for cooking, for example, a stir-fry or cooked sauce for various meats

Notes

This lemon Worcestershire beef jerky turned out to be a very tasty snack! One of the most common mistakes people make when making jerky is to under-flavour the meat by not adding enough “hero” ingredients such as a chilli sauce or good BBQ sauce and also not marinating the meat long enough to ensure the flavour gets through.
Under-seasoning and failing to balance sour with sweet can also leave the jerky with a bland finish so it is important to understand the mix of flavours and spices.
This particular combination of ingredients makes for a top and tasty jerky – enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 487kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 4165mgPotassium: 2657mgFiber: 2gSugar: 78gVitamin A: 545IUVitamin C: 84mgCalcium: 349mgIron: 16mg
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