South Texas Jalapeno Jerky Recipes

JERKY LOVER'S JERKY - SWEET, HOT AND SPICY!

Steps:

• In a small bowl or cup, mix together the onion powder, garlic powder, and some cracked black pepper. Season the meat lightly, using only part of the mixture. Reserve the remaining spices. Place into an airtight plastic container or bowl, and refrigerate.
• In a saucepan over medium heat, mix together the brown sugar, soy sauce, teriyaki sauce, Worcestershire sauce, balsamic vinegar, liquid smoke flavoring and pineapple juice. Heat until the brown sugar has completely dissolved. Refrigerate marinade until cool.
• Pour cooled marinade over the seasoned meat, and mix by hand to coat. Seal the bowl, and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
• Arrange the beef strips on the rack of a dehydrator, and sprinkle with a little bit more of the spice mixture and red pepper flakes if using. Dry for 5 hours, or to your desired dryness.

JALAPENO BEEF JERKY RECIPE | TRAEGER GRILLS

Steps:

• In a blender or small food processor, combine the jalapeños, lime juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, and curing salt and process until the jalapeño is finely chopped.
• With a sharp knife, trim any fat or connective tissue from the meat. Slice against the grain into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Transfer the meat to a large resealable bag.
• Add the jalapeño mixture to the bag with the meat and pour in the beer. Massage the bag to evenly coat the meat in the marinade. Seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or overnight.
• When ready to cook, set the Traeger temperature to 180°F and preheat with the lid closed for 15 minutes. For optimal flavor, use Super Smoke, if available.
• Remove the beef from the marinade and discard the marinade. Dry the beef strips between paper towels.
• Arrange the meat in a single layer directly on the grill grate. Close the lid and smoke until the jerky is dry, but still chewy and somewhat pliant when bent, 3-5 hours.
• Transfer the jerky to a wire rack and rest for an hour at room temperature.
• To store, transfer the jerky to a resealable bag and squeeze out any air. The jerky will keep in the refrigerator for several weeks. Enjoy!