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Glo's Hot Pepper Beef Jerky

An amazingly spicy savory sweet treat that will shock taste buds with a burst of flavor!
Course Snack
Cuisine American, Beef Jerky
Type Beef Jerky
Flavor Spicy
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 6 hours
Servings 5
Calories 31kcal
Author Will

Ingredients

Marinade

  • 2 habanero stem removed
  • 1 cup apple juice
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon allspice
  • ¼ teaspoon cloves
  • ¼ teaspoon curry powder
  • ¼ teaspoon rosemary

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 marinade ingredients in a blender and blend until the ingredients are fully mixed. Transfer to a bowl or ziplock bag. 
  • Remove the meat from the freezer and slice ¼" strips against the grain for an easy chew. Cut with the grain for a more chewy jerky. Visit my page on slicing jerky for more information. You can also use a Weston Jerky Slicer when making this recipe.
  • Add sliced beef to the mixture in a ziplock bag or bowl and marinate for 6-24 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 a Dehydrator, Smoker, or in an Oven. I used my Nesco Dehydrator and dried for 5 hours at 165F.
  • The jerky is finished when it bends and cracks, but does not break in half.

Notes

Old Pro Tips:

  • 2 habaneros was a nice spice, add 3 for a REALLY spicy jerky
  • Use liquid smoke that does not include filler ingredients, such as Wright’s Liquid Smoke
  • Scotch bonnet or goat peppers can be substituted for the habaneros
  • Store in ziplock bags or vacuum seal for longer storage. Check out my page on Storing Jerky for more information.

Nutrition

Calories: 31kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 820mg | Potassium: 79mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 38IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 1mg