Homemade jerky! Recipe

Name: Homemade jerky!
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 lb lean brisket sliced into 1/8 to 1/4 inch slices (freeze for an hour or so for easy slicing); 2 cup soy sauce; 2 cup Worcestershire sauce; 2 cup teriyaki sauce thick kind for stir fry (feel free to change the flavor up); 1 cup liquid smoke; 1/2 cup dark corn syrup; 3 tbsp garlic powder; 3 tbsp onion powder; 3 tbsp sesame seeds; 3 tbsp brown sugar; 1 tbsp cayenne pepper (optional); 1 packages wood skewers

Servings: persons

5 lb lean brisket sliced into 1/8 to 1/4 inch slices (freeze for an hour or so for easy slicing)
2 cup soy sauce
2 cup Worcestershire sauce
2 cup teriyaki sauce thick kind for stir fry (feel free to change the flavor up)
1 cup liquid smoke
1/2 cup dark corn syrup
3 tbsp garlic powder
3 tbsp onion powder
3 tbsp sesame seeds
3 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp cayenne pepper (optional)
1 packages wood skewers

1
Combine all ingredients in a large pitcher or bag (blend first if you want).
2
Add in brisket and marinate in the fridge for no more than 24hrs.
3
I put mine in a food saver bag and sealed.
4
Cover 1 oven rack with foil place all the way on the bottom of oven.
5
Skew all meat and hang through other oven rack and place on the top.
6
Preparing over a clean sink makes it pretty easy.
7
Place oven on lowest temperature.
8
Mine was 170F.
9
Remember you're drying not cooking.
10
Crack the oven door and dry for 4 to 6 hours.
11
Dry to 6hrs if you plan on storing the jerky for a long time.
12
Shorter drying time leaves jerky juicy but won't keep.
13
Enjoy and explore new flavors!

313

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 lb lean brisket sliced into 1/8 to 1/4 inch slices (freeze for an hour or so for easy slicing), 2 cup soy sauce, 2 cup Worcestershire sauce, 2 cup teriyaki sauce thick kind for stir fry (feel free to change the flavor up), and more.

Yes, Homemade jerky! falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Homemade jerky!

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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