Beef Jerky #1

Total Time: 2 hrs 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 30
• 1 1/2 lbs flank steaks
• soy sauce or teriyaki sauce
• onion powder (optional)
• garlic powder (optional)
• worcestershire sauce (optional)

Recipe

• 1 select a 1/2 inch thick flank or top round steak. trim away all fat then partially freeze until firm.
• 2 slice across the grain into 1/4 to 1/2 inch wide strips.
• 3 place meat strips in a shallow dish or heavy plastic bag.
• 4 add soy or teriyaki sauce to cover meat.
• 5 if desired, onion or garlic powder or worcestershire sauce may be added.
• 6 toss to coat each piece.
• 7 cover and refrigerate several hours or over night.
• 8 lift meat from marinade, drain will then air dry for a couple of hours.
• 9 arrange meat strips in single layer on fine wire screen or cake cooling rack.
• 10 place in low temperature oven (175 to 200 degrees) or slowly smoke-cook in smoker until meat is completely dried.
• 11 store in air-tight container.
• 12 serve as a snack or appetizer.