How To Make Teriyaki Beef Jerky In A Dehydrator
Making beef jerky in a dehydrator is simple! Every bite is tender, full of flavor, and irresistible! The perfect high protein, low carb snack that is made in your own kitchen!
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 207kcal
Equipment
- Food Dehydrator
Ingredients
- 2 lbs top round, sliced ¼ or ⅛-inch thick slices
- 1 Tablespoon sesame oil
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup light brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon ginger, finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- ¼ cup pineapple juice
- 1 Tablespoon sesame seeds, optional
Instructions
- Cut the beef across the grain into ¼ to ⅛-inch thick slices. Or, have the butcher slice the meat.
- Mix the sesame oil, soy sauce, light brown sugar, fresh garlic, pineapple juice, ginger, and sesame seeds in a bowl.
- Place the beef and marinade in a gallon size plastic bag and move the content around until the meat is covered.
- Marinate in the refrigerator for 12-24 hours.
- Drain and discard the marinade.
- Place the marinated beef on the wire trays in the dehydrator. Expert Tip: You don't want to dry the marinade off the meat but you can lightly pat any dripping liquid from the beef jerky sticks if they are dripping too much.
- Close the door and dehydrate at 165°F for 4-6 hours.
- To test for doneness, remove a piece of jerky from the food dehydrator and allow it to cool for at least 5 minutes. When bent, it should slightly crack, but not break.
- When done, serve and enjoy. Store leftovers in an airtight container.
Notes
- Too much fat makes homemade jerky spoil faster. If there is a layer of fat on the outside of the meat, cut it off before slicing the beef. There is no need to remove any intramuscular fat running through the meat unless it's large.
- While the marinade does a great job at tenderize the beef, using a meat mallet can also help with ensuring the meat is extra tender. Using a mallet helps break down the muscle fibers which helps result in more of a tender texture. Pound to an even thickness ensuring you don't overpound the meat.
- When placing the raw beef slices in the dehydrator, ensure the edges are not touching or overlapping. This will ensure that an even and balanced dehydration process occurs.
- This teriyaki beef jerky makes a wonderful gift during the holiday season! Take some to work and share it with your co-workers. It also makes a great teacher gift!
- If you have a juicer, you can take a pineapple and produce fresh pineapple juice. Fresh pineapple juice in this recipe is phenomenal!
Nutrition
Calories: 207kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 885mg | Potassium: 477mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 3mg