Wild Bills Beef Jerky Recipe
Discover the best Wild Bills Beef Jerky recipe, perfect for snacking. Make your own delicious jerky at home.
Equipment
- Dehydrator or OvenSharp
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Mixing Bowl
- Ziplock Bags or Food Containers
Instructions
- you grab a medium-size mixing bowl and combine soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, smoke flavor, sugar and spices in it. Then you give everything a good mix until the sugar dissolves nicely and the spices blend together evenly.
- Place a large bowl next to the marinade bowl. you take one beef strip at a time and gently dip it into the marinade. After that, you flip it over a few times to ensure it is fully coated with the sauce. Transfer the coated strip to the large bowl. Repeat this with all the steak strips.
- To marinate the beef, pour any remaining marinade into the large bowl and use your hands to mix it with the steak. Once combined, press a tightly covered, air-free piece of plastic wrap onto the meat's surface. Cover the bowl with additional plastic or foil and place it in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours or up to 24 hours.
- Once the beef has finished marinating, preheat the oven to 175°F (79°C). Place a wire baking rack on a large baking sheet. Lay the beef strips gently on the wire rack. They can be close together but should not overlap. If all the strips don't fit on one tray, it's okay to use two trays in the oven. However, if you don't have two wire racks, keep the remaining steak in the marinade and dry them out in two batches.
- As you prepare the beef in the oven, make sure to take a break every 30 minutes or so and open the oven door. Gently fan it to let any excess moisture and steam escape. This simple step will help keep your oven dry and ensure that your beef stays as moist as possible.
- Start checking for doneness after 3 hours. The beef is finished when it is completely dried and has a texture similar to old, worn-down leather.
- Once your beef is cooked to perfection, allow it to cool down for 5-10 minutes until it's comfortable enough to handle. With the help of kitchen shears, cut the beef stick into 2-3 inch strips with precision and ease.