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Jalapeno Lime Beef Jerky

This Jalapeno Lime Beef Jerky is an easy to make jerky with a little spice from the jalapenos, sweetness from the honey, and a strong citrus flavor from the fresh limes. Who doesn't love jalapenos and limes? 
Course Snack
Cuisine Beef Jerky
Type Beef Jerky
Flavor Spicy, Sweet
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 6 hours
Servings 5
Calories 214kcal
Author Will

Ingredients

Marinade

  • cup orange juice
  • ¼ cup lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 jalapenos Diced

Optional

Instructions

  • Trim all visible fat from the beef and place in freezer for an hour or two to partially freeze.
  • While the meat is in the freezer, combine the orange juice, lime juice, honey, ground cumin, salt, garlic, and diced jalapenos in a blender until jalapenos are cut small and the honey is evenly mixed. Add to a bowl or ziplock bag.
  • Remove the meat from the freezer and slice ¼" strips against the grain for an easy chew or with the grain for a more chewier jerky. Or skip the freezing phase and use a Jerky Slicer.
  • Add sliced beef to the mixture in a ziplock bag or bowl and marinate for 8-24 hours in the refrigerator.
  • After the meat has finished marinating, remove from refrigerator and strain excess marinade and pat dry the beef strips with paper towels
  • Dry with your favorite jerky making method. I used my dehydrator and dried for 4.5 hours at 160 degrees.
  • The jerky is finished when it bends and cracks, but does not break in half.

Nutrition

Calories: 214kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 267mg | Potassium: 302mg | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 125IU | Vitamin C: 26.8mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 2.5mg