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Bayou Cajun Beef Jerky

This Bayou Cajun Beef Jerky has a little spice and the zest of New Orleans. If you're looking for a great flavor that will please all, this is your jerky! I lived in New Orleans for a while several years back and loved all the flavors found in the cooking.
Course Snack
Cuisine Beef Jerky
Type Beef Jerky
Flavor Spicy
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours
Servings 5
Calories 172kcal
Author Will

Ingredients

Marinade

  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground red pepper
  • 3 tablespoon Zatarain's hot sauce
  • ¼ cup cold water

Optional

Instructions

  • Combine marinade ingredients in a bowl or ziplock bag and mix well.
  • Slice ¼" strips of beef against the grain for an easy chew. Cut with the grain for a more chewy jerky. (I bought already sliced jerky for this recipe, so this step can be skipped)
  • Add sliced beef to the mixture in a ziplock bag or bowl and marinate for 8-24 hours in the refrigerator. (If using a vacuum marinator, marinate for 30 minutes)
  • After the meat has finished marinating, remove from refrigerator and strain excess marinade in a colander and pat dry with paper towels.
  • Dry with your favorite jerky making method. I used my Nesco Dehydrator and dried for 3.5 hours at 160F.
  • The jerky is finished when it bends and cracks, but does not break in half.

Nutrition

Calories: 172kcal | Protein: 24g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 472mg | Potassium: 219mg | Vitamin A: 275IU | Vitamin C: 6.1mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 2.3mg