Doc's Best Beef Jerky Recipe
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Doc's Best Beef Jerky

By: Doc the WV Gourmet 
"I have been making jerky for years. This is my recipe concocted by trial and error. Everyone who has tried it says it is the 'best jerky' they have ever had! My dehydrator is designed for jerky. It takes me about 4 hours to dry the meat. This could also be done in the oven or using other dehydrators. Please check your manual for correct times as each machine is different. I hope you enjoy this jerky as much as me and my family do."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (57)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
4 Hrs
Ready In:
12 Hrs 20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 10 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds beef round steak, cut into thin strips
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons liquid smoke
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon meat tenderizer
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika

Directions

  1. Place beef strips in the bottom of a large bowl. Pour soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke, brown sugar, salt, pepper, meat tenderizer, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika over beef. Mix to assure all the meat is evenly coated. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 8 hours or overnight.
  2. Remove meat from bowl and place between two pieces of plastic wrap; pound to 1/8-inch thickness.
  3. Arrange the meat strips on the tray of a dehydrator and dry at your dehydrator's highest setting until done to your liking, at least 4 hours. Store in an airtight container or resealable bags.

Footnotes

  • Editor's note
  • Place meat in the freezer for 30 minutes before cutting. Slightly frozen meat will be easier to cut into thin, consistent slices.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 138 | Total Fat: 7.9g | Cholesterol: 31mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2008 by Bresue   view full review
Loved this recipe, very tasty and tender. I cooked it in the oven on a rack at 180 two and a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 22, 2010 by Jerkyqueen   view full review
Very Good recipe, But Curing salt is a must to rid the meat of bacteria and helps it preserve...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 10, 2007 by Sabrina W   view full review
The jerky came out very flavorful. Although when left overnight, it was a bit too salty. I'd...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 1, 2008 by gunderthunder   view full review
this by far is the best beef jerky also beef up the mixture a little and it also goes good as...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on May 15, 2009 by Rock Morton   view full review
Thanks Doc! - This 5th batch will marinate til Sun. morn. (4 days in fridge) - See what...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 1, 2007 by JINKIESSCOOBY   view full review
This was very good beef jerky had a nice flavor. I might use a little less soy sauce next time...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2008 by CCOZZEN   view full review
I had a beef jerky cook off in my kitchen today using this recipe and two from Recipezaar.com...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 21, 2008 by Christina   view full review
My husband is known for his jerky but wanted something different. He LOVED this recipe.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 14, 2007 by katsdarb   view full review
First attempt to jerkey--- must say my picky husband loved these and also my brother in law...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 20, 2007 by chefsazy   view full review
This is a nice alternative to the ground beef recipe the dehydrator came with. I'll...

 

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