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Tropic Thunder Beef Jerky

Looking for a great peppered flavored jerky? Look no further, this tropic thunder beef jerky is bursting with flavor and is sure to impress.
Course Beef Jerky
Cuisine American
Type Beef Jerky
Flavor Savory, Spicy
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 5 hours
Servings 5
Calories 161kcal
Author Will

Ingredients

  • 1 lb beef top round
  • ¼ cup pineapple juice
  • ½ teaspoon ginger
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • 2 tablespoon brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon curing salt 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 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. (I did not freeze the jerky since I bought already thinly sliced meat. I sliced the thin meat into 1" wide strips)
  • Add sliced beef to the mixture in the 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 in a colander and pat dry with paper towels.
  • Dry with your favorite jerky making method. I used my Excalibur Dehydrator and dried for 4.5 hours at 165F.
  • The jerky is finished when it bends and cracks, but does not break in half.

Nutrition

Calories: 161kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 700mg | Potassium: 349mg | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 115IU | Vitamin C: 1.2mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 2.3mg