Peppered Beef Jerky
A peppery sweet heat beef jerky bursting with flavor as a satisfying meaty snack to satisfy hunger cravings.
This recipe for Peppered Beef Jerky is a flavor explosion with a perfect blend of salty, savory, and spicy tastes. The beef is thinly sliced and marinated in a rich combination of soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and various peppers and spices, including smoked black pepper, Szechuan pepper, garlic pepper, white pepper, garlic powder, and hot sauce. The resulting jerky is tender, juicy, and bursting with flavor. Whether as a snack or part of a meal, this peppered beef jerky is sure to satisfy your cravings.
Servings
12-16
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
6 hours
Total Time
- Marinating time: 12 hours (overnight)
- Dehydration time: 6 hours
- Total time: Approximately 18 hours and 30 minutes
Ingredients
2 pounds beef eye of round roast
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons hot sauce
2 teaspoons ground smoked black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground Szechuan pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground garlic pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
Instructions
Whisk soy sauce, Worcestershire, smoked black pepper, Szechuan pepper, garlic pepper, white pepper, garlic powder, brown sugar, and hot sauce.
Slice beef eye of round into ¼” strips against the grain.
Marinate beef in sealed bag/container 12+ hrs, turning occasionally.
Preheat dehydrator to 165°F. Lay strips in single layer, no overlap.
Dehydrate ~6 hrs, until dry but pliable.
Cool to room temp; store airtight in a cool, dry place.
Mix together the beef cuts in the marinade.
Chill in the refrigerator for 12 hours in a sealed container or bag.
Place beef cuts evenly on the drying racks.
Store in an airtight container for up to a month if you don’t eat it all first.
