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Tropical Island Beef Jerky

Wish you could be laying on a beach in a tropical paradise? Me too... Well, this Tropical Island Beef Jerky is the next best thing!
Course Snack
Cuisine Beef Jerky
Type Beef Jerky
Flavor Savory
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 6 hours
Servings 5
Calories 194kcal
Author Will

Ingredients

Marinade

  • ¾ cup coconut water
  • ¼ teaspoon Prague Powder #1 curing salt
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon ginger
  • 2 tablespoon brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne

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 prague powder, garlic, ginger, brown sugar, cayenne, and coconut water in a bowl 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 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.
  • Pat dry the strips with paper towels.
  • Dry with your favorite jerky making method. I used my dehydrator and dried for 5 hours at 160 degrees.
  • The jerky is finished when it bends and cracks, but does not break in half.

Nutrition

Calories: 194kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 72mg | Potassium: 291mg | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 75IU | Vitamin C: 0.8mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 2.3mg