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Tequila Beef Jerky

Tequila Beef Jerky, a jerky that will get you feeling good! So it would be pretty sweet if you could get a little buzz off this jerky too, but the tequila is more for the flavor than the side effects.
Course Snack
Cuisine Beef Jerky
Type Beef Jerky
Flavor Savory
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 7 hours
Total Time 8 hours
Servings 5
Calories 185kcal
Author Will

Ingredients

Marinade

  • 2 tablespoon Tequila
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice freshly squeezed
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
  • ¼ cup cold water

Optional

Instructions

  • Trim all visible fat from the beef, wrap in plastic wrap, and place in the freezer for an hour or two to partially freeze.
  • While the meat is in the freezer, combine the tequila, lime juice, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and cold water in a bowl or ziplock bag and mix well.
  • Remove the meat from the freezer and slice ¼" strips against the grain. Slice with the grain for a chewier jerky. Or skip the freezing phase and use a Jerky Slicer for even sliced strips.
  • Add sliced beef to the mixture and marinate for 8-24 hours in the refrigerator.
  • After the meat has finished marinating, remove from refrigerator and strain excess marinade.
  • Pat dry the beef strips with paper towels.
  • Dry with your favorite jerky making method. I used my smoker to make this batch of jerky.
  • The jerky is finished when it bends and cracks, but does not break in half.

Nutrition

Calories: 185kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 266mg | Potassium: 201mg | Vitamin A: 75IU | Vitamin C: 0.9mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 2.2mg