Chili powder and spices give this jerky a western flavor. This recipe uses a dehydrator. However, you can dry the jerky on racks in your oven set at the lowest possible setting.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours,
Ingredients:
- 4 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 3 dashes liquid smoke
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 pounds round steak, flank steak or other cut meat
Preparation:
Mix salt, pepper, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, liquid smoke, and water together in a bowl. Dip meat slices into marinade. Place dipped meat in layers in a bowl or dish. Pour remaining marinade sauce over meat. Cover tightly and let marinate in refrigerator for 6 to 12 hours. Rotate layers of meat occasionally.Place in dehydrator until dry. While meat is drying, blot excess oil with paper towel.
Yield: 1/2 pound jerky
Source: Dehydrated & Delicious by Ron Popeil and John May
Reprinted with permission.
