For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the marinade. Ensure even slicing for uniform drying. Use a meat mallet to tenderize the meat before marinating. Store the finished jerky in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks. For best results, use a convection oven if available, as it promotes more even drying.
Sara's Beef Jerky
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PREP TIME20 mins
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COOK TIME8 hrs
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TOTAL TIME8 hrs 20 mins
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SERVING4 People
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VIEWS54
Embark on a culinary adventure and transform simple cuts of beef into savory, chewy strips of pure delight. This recipe delivers the robust flavors of traditional jerky, all achieved effortlessly in your home oven. Say goodbye to expensive store-bought jerky and hello to a homemade masterpiece!
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate5 g
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Cholesterol114 mg
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Fiber0 g
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Protein34 g
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Saturated Fat10 g
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Sodium1782 mg
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Sugar2 g
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Fat27 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
5 mins
Preheat oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C). (5 minutes)
02
Step
5 mins
In a medium, nonporous bowl, whisk together the sea salt, liquid smoke, garlic powder, monosodium glutamate, onion powder, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and black pepper. (5 minutes)
03
Step
15 mins
Add the sliced meat to the marinade, ensuring each piece is thoroughly coated. Arrange the marinated meat slices in a single layer on two 10x15 inch baking sheets, making sure the slices do not overlap. (15 minutes)
04
Step
8 hrs
Bake in the preheated oven for 4 hours. Flip the jerky and continue baking for another 4 hours, or until the jerky reaches your desired level of dryness. (8 hours)
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Lemuel Kunde
May 18, 2025I found that 7 hours was perfect for my oven, so keep an eye on it towards the end.
Abraham Mayer
Apr 15, 2025This is the best jerky recipe I've ever tried!
Jennyfer Bartoletti
Dec 27, 2024The liquid smoke really makes a difference. It tastes like it came straight from a smoker.
Brian Gulgowski
Dec 20, 2024I've made this recipe 3 times now, and it's perfect every time.
Wilfred Lockman
Dec 17, 2024I added a bit of brown sugar to the marinade and it gave the jerky a fantastic sweet and savory flavor.
Oda Bashirian
Dec 15, 2024I used flank steak and it turned out wonderfully tender.
Ethan Kuhlmangerhold
Dec 9, 2024This recipe is so easy and the jerky is amazing! I'll never buy store-bought again.
Charlene Gutkowski
Nov 10, 2024My family devoured this jerky in one sitting! It's definitely a new favorite.
Rickie Spinkafarrell
Nov 9, 2024Great recipe! The instructions were clear and easy to follow.